Power serve problem delays Ladywell tennis plan

A plan to create a major floodlit tennis facility in Ladywell Fields is being held up by UK Power Networks, who haven't hooked up the site yet. Lewisham Council's Andy Thomas explains:"We are still waiting on the power supply to be installed by UK Power Networks but in the meantime we don’t want to keep ...

Dine in Deptford in June

Deptford Market Yard writes:As part of the London Food Month festival, we're giving you the chance to sample the diverse food and drink offerings at Deptford Market Yard, each Wednesday in June between 12pm-10pm.Come and discover the unique, independent businesses and exciting flavours on offer, including drink options, for just £15 (plus booking fee).Your ticket ...

Beating the Bounds in Penge and Lee

On this day in 1881, a 'beating the bounds' procession took place in Penge. As reported in The Beckreham journal and Penge and Sydenham Advertiser, Wednesday, June 1, 1881:'The ancient custom of beating the bounds was observed with all due ceremony in Penge on Thursday the 26th being Ascension Day. Some 18 boys from various ...

Fair Funding for School – Friday 26th May

This Friday, the Fair Funding for All Schools campaign have a day of action. It's a parent and teacher lead campaign* in response to the prospect of a significant reduction in funding for schools in our borough. See the poster below. (see here http://www.southeastcentral.co.uk/threads/heads-up-london-schools-face-funding-cuts.9987/ for our posts on this matter) *Please note that we the ...

Brockley Cross block approved

With a sense of grim inevitability, it is my duty to report that the plans for 1-1a Brockley Cross have been approved.After many attempts, the developers of the kitsch car dealership have finally worn down the Council and have gained permission to build:The demolition of buildings on the site of 1-1a Brockley Cross SE4 and ...

The Festival of Flowers

@HarrisLucy Ladywell: The Festival​ of Flowers is being organised by the nicest people in the world 😍😍 @JaneCanDoSE4 @BrockleyCentral @LovingLadywell pic.twitter.com/9ySgBpGKck— Lewisham Gardens (@LewishamGardens) May 23, 2017

Election street art

So far the General Election street art hasn't been too extensive. I did spot this grime artists/rappers supporting Labour poster under the railway bridge at Brockley cross.Among those featured is Brockley's own Novelist. Up at the top of Pepys Road SE14 you can still read the 'Novelist - pave the way' graffiti in the road (this ...

Another gong for Brockley’s Rock

Brockley's Rock writes:We are delighted to have been recognised with the prestigious National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF) Fish & Chip Quality Award.The award identifies fish and chip outlets that serve the highest quality fish and chips following a thorough assessment of the premises, equipment, working practices, hygiene standards and management controls, along with the ...

Forest Man of India – Jadav Payeng

A beautiful and inspiring film about Majuli island in north east India, the largest river island in the world, which sits in the flow of the mighty Brahmaputra river. Jadev started planting trees in the 1970s, single-handed, and his forest is now considerably larger than Central Park NY. There are serious concerns for the long term viability of the ...

Forest Man of India – Jadav Payeng

A beautiful and inspiring film about Majuli island in north east India, the largest river island in the world, which sits in the flow of the mighty Brahmaputra river. Jadev started planting trees in the 1970s, single-handed, and his forest is now considerably larger than Central Park NY. There are serious concerns for the long term viability of the ...