Brockley: Building the Dream

More4 show Building the Dream kicks off its new series with the story of Eryka and Sam, a Brockley couple who transformed a dilapidated Ashby Mews workshop into their dream home (or at least, I assume they did - the show is still unfolding).The building is a live-work hybrid, which includes studio space for glass ...

First Farmers’ Market of the Year. Saturday 14th January, 2017.

The farmers’ market will be up by the cafe this Saturday 14th January. From 10am until 3pm. Please come and support them, it helps the friends with funds for small projects throughout the park.

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Bowie Endswell

A few weeks ago, the Brockley twittersphere was abuzz about the Cronenberg / Gillian makeover of the Endwell Road laundrette, which was being used as a filming location. It turns out that it was for the best possible reason - David Bowie's new video, No Plan.Thank you to Matt for the spot.

Honor Oak WI – Next Meeting 9th January 2017

Happy New Year! Our calendar for 2017 begins on Monday, 9th January with inspirational special guest Freya Rodger aka Freyathlon! Www.freyathlon.com The meeting will be held in St. Saviour's Church rehearsal room, accessed by the side door of the church itself (not the adjacent hall). Kick off 8pm as usual. See you there!

Bakerloo Extension: TfL to launch consultation on NXG and Lewisham tube stations

TfL will launch a public consultation later this year as part of detailed planning for the Bakerloo Line extension to Lewisham. The public will be asked to comment on plans for new tube stations in New Cross Gate and Lewisham.A paper published in December states:Following an initial public consultation on a proposed Bakerloo line extension ...

Application made to replace Mantle Road shops

An application has been made to convert the majority of the ground floor retail space at number 1 Mantle Road for residential use. The proposal is for:"The change of use, alteration and conversion of part of the ground floor at 1 Mantle Road SE4 to retain commercial unit and provide 1 one bedroom and 1 ...

Millwall say regeneration scheme could force them to leave Lewisham

Millwall have declared that the regeneration plans for the land surrounding their stadium may force them to relocate to a new site in Kent. The Guardian's Barney Ronay reports:Lewisham council’s plan to compulsorily purchase areas around the Den and sell them on to a mysterious offshore developer with connections to the current Labour administration has ...

Parlez view

Parlez is the new restaurant opening on Coulgate Street. Located right next to the station, it's a big space, which gives them room to be ambitious, as you can see below. Co-founder Louis writes:"Parlez has been in the making for over ten years with my partner Matt and me being close friends for a long ...

Coming soon: Bite Mi

Following in the footsteps of Mo Pho comes a new Brockley Cross Vietnamese cafe called Bite Mi - replacing The Brockley Grill. On the basis of the name alone, it cannot fail. With this and Parlez on their way, downtown Brockley is in danger of developing a restaurant scene.Brockley grill next door is gone, just ...