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Featured local business - Clubtek

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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...

Events coming up…

Oct

2011

Saturday 29th October - DraughtBusting Session from 11 am onwards.Do you want to save energy in your home? Transition Brockley is offering the opportunity to learn how to install some basic home insulation. Drop in between 11am and 1pm to see a demo (in a private house near to Hilly Fields) of how to draughtproof ...

Lionel de Jersey Harvard: Brockley’s Ivy League link

Oct

2011

Lionel de Jersey Harvard was the only descendant of John Harvard (who gave his name in 1638 to the prestigious Ivy League University in the USA) ever to attend Harvard University. The direct descendant of John Harvard's brother, Thomas he entered the University in 1911 having gained a place with some assistance from Harvard president ...

Roll up Roll up! It’s Amersham uketime again.

Sep

2011

It’s Autumn Ukebox extravaganza time.

Sep

2011

Come along to the Amersham Arms this Sunday and shout out for your fave Ukebox songs and singalong at the back. We're hoping to air some Decemberist's material, even though it is only September.

It’s the July Ukebox BEACH PARTY at the Amersham Arms

Jul

2011

Come and join us at the Amersham Arms for a lovely summer Ukebox of Uke songs. Shout out for your faves! We're also playing the marvellous Lewisham People's Day on July the 9th at 6pm where we will be headlining the Blackheath Halls stage.

George Lacy Hillier: Amateur Cycling Champion at ALL(!) distances, 1881.

Jul

2011

As the Tour De France begins, the FOBLC remembers George Lacy Hillier who was the cycling superstar of his time. He was born in Sydenham in 6/6/1856. The attached a picture of him, was taken about 1878, when he lived in Chichester and raced for the Chichester and District Bicycle Club. Among various honours, he ...

ANNUAL REPORT for 2010-11 TO THE AGM OF FRIENDS of BROCKLEY AND LADYWELL CEMETERIES JUNE 2011

Jun

2011

The Friends group was formed in July 2007, and now has a membership of 51 as at the end of March 2011. Although about 40 members live in and around South-east London, others live further away, including Canada. The Friends group had 7 open meetings during the year, excluding the 2009 AGM, plus one other ...

It’s Ukebox time!!! With some new surprise songs and guest instruments!!

Jun

2011

BROCKLEY MAX GUIDED WALK

Jun

2011

Around 40 people joined members of the Friends’ group in a guided walk round the two Cemeteries on Saturday 28th May. Appreciation was shown by attendees, and about £53 was donated towards our funds. Many thanks to all who shared the guiding, and who contributed to this successful event and of course to Brockley Max

First to the Corinthians: the story of England goalie Harry Albemarle Swepstone

May

2011

Thanks to Mike Guilfoyle for uncovering this story of a notable sportsman buried in the Brockley & Ladywell Cemeteries Harry Albemarle Swepstone (1859-1907) who was born in Stepney, East London, made his England debut against Scotland in 1880. During this match he was beaten by a 'cannon shot' from the Scottish 'Rooney', Centre Forward George ...