Tell me what you see

People keep sending us photos of the hoardings around the 180 Brockley Road development, with no further comment.We're not quite sure what reaction we're all expected to share in response to this bit of marketing by the developers - presumably revulsion? Or maybe validation? Amusement?@BrockleyCentral Seen this? pic.twitter.com/7X6932hrUy— Rob Briner (@Rob_Briner) February 28, 2015To be ...

Talk: 10th March – ‘Film & social change’

“Film and Social Change” A film-maker’s perspective We welcome as our guest speaker Rosa Rogers, an independent film-maker, who has worked in many countries in the developing world. To illustrate the talk, Rosa will show clips from some of her films. Date: Tuesday 10th March Time: 7pm for 7.30pm start... Talk: 10th March - 'Film ...

Honor Oak WI – Next Meeting tonight, 2nd March

Our next meeting is today, Monday 2nd March. We have Pecan coming to talk to us - an organisation who help the residents of Southwark and the surrounding area who are in need. This includes running Southwark Food bank. Donations will be welcome - for info on the types of items, have a look here:... ...

Easily Increase Your Memory Using Exercise and Proper Nutrition

2015 spring – record new street tree plantings

With the dwindling funds available for Lewisham Council to replace and plant new street trees, local residents have been coming on board in ever greater numbers to purchase/part-fund new trees for their streets. This year, along with a host of individuals, households and neighbourly collectives, we have also been greatly helped by an extremely generous individual donor ...

Calling all tree lovers!

Proudly announcing the second of our Street Tree Enthusiasts gatherings following the lively and productive inauguration of these events last November. Lots of news to talk about, and the announcement of our commemorative tree initiative. Come and join us!Tree Committee eventSunday March 22nd  11.30am – 12.30pmatThe Talbot2 Tyrwhitt Road, Brockley, SE4 1QG - just in from Lewisham Way tea/coffee ...

Catford Bridge Tavern burns

Plans for the Catford Bridge Tavern - a pub with a convoluted and problematic recent history - have suffered a setback as the pub caught fire this evening. Catching alight is an unfortunately common problem for Lewisham pubs. Why my train was cancelled. MT @lewishambirder: Old Copperfield pub, catford still on fire #kent_999s @LondonFire pic.twitter.com/snDwgWVraG— ...

Council Pushes for Overground Extension from New Cross

Lewisham Council wants an extension of the Overground southwards from New Cross to boost regeneration in the centre and south of the borough. [...]

The Telegraph Hill Festival, March 14-29

Sanjit writes:Over 16 days more than 110 events will celebrate all that the area has to offer, from art, music and performance to workshops, walks, dances and DJs.There are lots of ways to enjoy the Festival:Come and see Guys & Dolls - with a cast of more than 250 people, this blockbuster of a musical ...

Brockley Max Preview Night

Brockley Max is holding a fundraising auction to help cover the essential costs of putting of this much-loved annual festival. This year’s festival will take place from Friday 29 May to Saturday 6 June. Local businesses have donated some fabulous... Brockley Max Preview Night