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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...

Lewishanimals

Jun

2018

Lewisham is London's second-most pet-friendly borough.An analysis of home-rental data on Zoopla by Fasthomes.org found that Lewisham had a higher proportion of pet-friendly ads than any borough except Kensington & Chelsea.As rental rates increase across London, pet-friendliness becomes a more important issue.With thanks to BCer Chris Wheal, who is friendly to pets.

Farmers’ Market every second Saturday of the month.

Jun

2018

Our little market is dwindling, and I suspect that I might be more accurate with my apostrophe if I moved it a little to the left. However, Whitegate’s Farm are still a great help with our regular funds. The rent from their stall has funded this year’s WWI meadow. The cornflowers are just coming into ...

London Radical Bookfair 2018

Jun

2018

London Radical Bookfair at Goldsmiths on Saturday went well, saw lots of people I haven't seen for a while (well, probably since the last bookfair) and helped out for a bit on the Datacide stall. I even bought a book or two, including a collection of stories by my old Brixton friend Rosanne Rabinowitz (review later).Best ...

ART in the PARK, this Saturday 9th June, 2018

Jun

2018

This Saturday we have ART IN the PARK, brought to you by the fantastic Brockley Max. This includes live music on the stage from midday, free story telling tent and the Children’s Magical Marquee £5 per child Welcome to our amazing Magical Marquee, offering creative workshops for children up to 14 years Midday until 6pm. ...

Midsummer Fayre Saturday 23rd June, 2018

Jun

2018

The ever popular midsummer fayre will be on Saturday 23rd June, from midday until 5pm. It is organised by the Brockley Society This event only happens because of a tremendous team effort with lots of volunteers. So don’t be shy information below. Volunteering A dozen or so different Teams take charge of specific aspects of ...

The Brockley Street Art Festival 2018

Jun

2018

Artist Orbit works on a cosmic piece in Honor OakThe Brockley Street Art Festival is taking place in parallel to the Brockley Max, creating new works of art across the Greater Brockley area. Now in its fourth year, the Festival is spreading its wings. Organiser Ian explains:We’re moving the 2018 centrepiece works north of the ...

waterintobeer (and Brockley Max 2018)

Jun

2018

Last night I paid my first visit to waterintobeer, the Brockley shop/bar for all things beer - big selection of bottles and cans as well as homebrew gear for those who fancy doing it themselves. And DIY is a big part of the approach of the shop, owner Tim Livesey says he is inspired by ...

Festiball, July 15

May

2018

Crofton Park Ryan writes:"I’m hosting a family fun day and a dads football tournament down at St Dunstan’s in Catford called Festiball. It’s an urban fete with stalls of kids clothes, toys, books and local crafts."Then there’ll be a bakeoff competition judged by a local VIP. We’ll have big family picnic while the dads play ...

South London Pub Animal Street Art?

May

2018

So here's a few street/public art animals to be found in South London pubs.First up, never mind the famous cat model in Catford town centre, not far away on the south circular is 'The Pride of Catford' puss reaching down for a pint in the garden of the Blythe Hill Tavern (the mosaic mural is the ...

Crofton Park Trains All Messed Up. Bibbidi bobbidi boo.

May

2018

"Well, serves you right, spoiling people’s best dreams."- CinderellaUntil now, the Cinderella Line group, which campaigns for a better Crofton Park service, has operated in a parallel universe, where people just ask for things and public transport organisations deliver them promptly and efficiently.Now, thanks to massive disruption on the Thameslink line, they have rejoined the ...