Brockley’s Premier League status confirmed

OK, so it may be a little devalued by Chelsea's league win, but the Premier League trophy is still a big deal. Brockley resident and Barclays employee has managed to wangle a visit from the trophy to Crofton Park Library, to help with their fundraising efforts. A donation of £1 to have your picture taken ...

Hilly Fields Midsummer Fayre, 20th June_midday until 5pm

  Rather brilliantly organised by the Brockley Society…just over one week to go until the 41st Midsummer Fayre. Volunteers are always needed in the run up and during the event. Or maybe you can see your way to making some delicious cakes, they will be gratefully received in the tea tent. VOLUNTEERS should contact chair@brockleysociety.org.uk   

Cyclist deaths, 1914 and 2015

Cyclists lay down in the road and blocked traffic on Monday night in Camberwell, to mark the death on 29 May of Esther Hartsilver. Esther , a physiotherapist at Kings College Hosptial, was killed when hit by a lorry while cycling close to the hospital in Denmark Hill. She was the sixth cyclist killed on ...

Butcher bound for Ladywell

Heckstall & Smith, the aspirant Ladywell butcher's shop, has made a big leap forward, signing the lease on a property on Ladywell Road. So it's no-longer a pipe dream, it's an imminent prospect.

Hilly Fields: A moo point

This is a view of Hilly Fields in the late 19th century, courtesy of Lynda on Streetlife. She also reckons that this shot is of Hilly Fields, but there are obviously few visual clues to base that on. If anyone can prove that this cow was in Brockley at the turn of the century, we ...

Old Skool Deep House Night 80’s/90’s

Hello SE London Sugar Mountain @paulinewright2 and Circle Of Funk @Circleoffunk are bringing this to you 10/7/15 at The Hill Bar and Kitchen 9.30pm till 2am. Hope to see you there on this amazing Old Skool Deep House Night. A first for the area and hopefully a regular after this See ya there Pauline x

Wanted – Landscaper to join SE London JMC Landscapes

JMC Landscapes www.jmclandscapes.com is a small landscaping business based in Catford and they're currently on the look out for experienced landscapers in the area to join their team. If this is of interest to you then please get in touch at: info@jmclandscapes.com with your CV. Many thanks!

Foxcroft brings it to the floor

Officer Michaels: How old are you McLovin?McLovin: Old enough.Officer Slater: Old enough for what?McLovin: To party. - SuperbadVicky Foxcroft, the new MP for Lewisham Deptford (AKA much of Brockley) has addressed the House of Commons for the first time and used the opportunity to give big love to the community spirit and artistic flair of ...

Lewisham Station’s historic features in jeopardy

BCer Joe writes:A notice about the partial demolition of Lewisham Station has been put up. They are planning to open up space between platforms by demolishing existing walls to make way for a new seating area, expanding the old ticket hall between platforms 2 and 3. Worryingly, no-one at customer services could tell me any ...

Dog walker wanted

Hi I'm looking for someone who would like a little extra money in return for walking my dog in Brockley once a day in the middle of the day. Ideally, you would be available in the evening to take him out again on the odd occasion I have to work late. No professional dog walkers ...