May 2018 - Page 2 of 3 - Brockley SE4

Featured local business - Clubtek

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I was already a regular visitor to Clubtek’s DJ shop when it was in Penge, but now they're even handier in Stanstead Road, just a few doors down from Shannon’s Garden Centre - another old favourite. It’s by no means just for DJs and bands...

Three Peaks History Walk

May

2018

PASSING through Hilly Fields..but not organised by us. If you are an avid walker, historian, urban explorer, or want to discover another part of London, do please join and help support Crofton Park Railway Garden. They will be leading an history walk from their garden on Saturday 26th May from 11am-1pm. The Railway Garden will ...

History Walk of the Three Peaks Trail, May 26

May

2018

House of Covvens – New Moon opening at Harts Lane SE14

May

2018

It was the opening night tonight of 'House of Covvens' at Harts Lane SE14 (the road next door to Sainsburys).Conceived by artist Jodie Chinn, House of Covvens is 'an imagined political system based on empathy, inspired by ideas and practices found in Wicca, shamanism and the Riot Grrrl Movement...From the new to the full moon (15th-29th ...

Waiting in the wings for the show to begin

May

2018

Labour, as expected, has chosen an all-female, all-BAME shortlist for the Lewisham East by-election. They are: Janet Daby, Brenda Dacres, Sakina Sheikh and Claudia Webbe.Daby and Dacres have years of local service with the Council under their belts. The Labour leadership and Lewisham Momentum prefer Webbe and Sheikh.Islington Councillor, friend of Jez and NEC member Claudia ...

Brockley Max 2018 – June 1-9

May

2018

Not long now until the Brockey Max festival. The full programme is now available to download. Organiser Moira writes:Brockley Max 2018 features an amazing mix of art, music, comedy, film and photography events alongside the hugely popular Opening Night, Brockleywood Nights and Art In The Park.We also have our very own radio station. Brockley Max ...

“Bookies’ favourite” won’t run for Lewisham East seat

May

2018

Phyll Opuku-Gyimah, the candidate widely touted to win the Labour nomination for the Lewisham East by-election, has issued a statement on Twitter saying that she will not stand. She will thus become the only person in London not running in this race.The UK Black Pride organiser had been flirting heavily with the idea on Twitter ...

Patchwork Royal Wedding

May

2018

Windsor’s local homeless charity, SHOC, has partnered with Brockley-based Patchworkit to create an alternative wedding gift list for people who want to mark the Royal Wedding by supporting those in need.You can donate a toaster, towels or a range of other gifts by clicking here.

Lewisham East – the runners and riders in a very short race

May

2018

Who are the many and who are the few? That question is set to be put to the test in the forthcoming Lewisham East byelection, which has been triggered by Heidi Alexander's resignation. The Guardian reports:"Labour party members in... Lewisham East are protesting furiously that the byelection caused by the resignation of the MP Heidi ...

A list of South East London Chartists

May

2018

Chartist Ancestors is an excellent ongoing project aiming to document participants in the Chartist movement, arguably the first modern mass working class political movement in the UK, which fought to extend the vote during the mid-19th century. As part of its work, Chartist Ancestors makes freely available a databank (excel spreadsheet) which currently includes details ...

Climb St Peter’s on June 2nd

May

2018

On Saturday, June 2nd, you will have a rare chance to climb St Peter's Church tower. The Wickham Road temple is hosting an open day as part of the Brockley Max Festival. They write:Have you ever wondered what’s behind the big red doors of St Peter’s? Come join our Open Day to explore this beautiful ...