September 2018 - Brockley SE4

Featured local business - Clubtek

Forest

SE23

Hill

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...

Remembering Private Elkins, torpedoed on the R.M.S Leinster 10th October 1918 in ‘ Ireland’s worst maritime disaster’

Sep

2018

Located on the berm that lies between the two cemeteries on the Ladywell side pathway is found the Elkins family grave. Private Thomas Elkins ( Middlesex Yeomanry) aged 36 years, Husband of Mabel Duncan Elkins, 39, Byne Road, Sydenham, was aboard the Royal Mail Ship ( RMS) Leinster when it was sunk by a German ...

Goldsmiths Centre for Contemporary Art opens as Justice for Cleaners wins victory

Sep

2018

The Goldsmiths Centre for Contemporary Art is a new public gallery on the Goldsmiths campus in New Cross (entrance via St James SE14). It is located in part of the former Laurie Grove Bathhouse, including the water tower for the swimming pool which closed in 1991 (see history here) The opening exhibition features the work of Argentine-born artist Mika ...

HAVE your say…

Sep

2018

CONSULTATION HERE

‘Folk Songs for Peace’ at Lewisham Town Hall (1964) with Ewan McColl & Peggy Seeger

Sep

2018

In February 1964, famous folk singers Ewan McColl and Peggy Seeger performed at Lewisham Town Hall (Concert Hall) in Catford at a 'Folk Songs for Peace' benefit concert. I believe the couple were living in SE London at this time (and for many years later) at 35 Stanley Avenue, Beckenham BR3 2PU.tickest from Janice Edmunds, ...

Open Meeting

Sep

2018

We have four open meetings every year. Our Autumn one will be on Tuesday 18th September at 7.30pm, in the café. Everyone is welcome. If you want to bring a new subject to the meeting, then it is useful to email us in advance so we can put it on the agenda. You may also ...

RESERVE NOW! – Special lunch event at Stephen Lawrence Centre SE8 – OCTOBER 7TH

Sep

2018

Street Trees for Living invites you to a simple and delicious lunch, with wine, from 11am - 2pm on Sunday 7th October in the reopened Stephen Lawrence Centre in Brookmill Park, Deptford, SE8 4HU.This is an iconic building which goes beautifully with its tree-filled surroundings. It was designed by David Adjaye architects, and incorporates patterned glass ...