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Featured local business - Clubtek

Forest

SE23

Hill

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...

Oasis in the Rivoli Ballroom (2005) and at the Venue (1994)

Nov

2013

Yet more in the ongoing 'here come's everybody' saga of the Rivoli Ballroom in Crofton Park . Here's late period Oasis (2005) at a photo shoot in the Rivoli. The photos were taken by Zed Nelson for Mojo, who mentions that despite the venue being used so often for shoots it is actually quite a ...

Crofton Park seeks 100 years of train upgrades

Oct

2013

BCer William says this is a pivotal moment for Crofton Park transport and wants residents to join his campaigning group. He writes:The Department for Transport is inviting tenders for the biggest rail franchise in Europe. This franchise will include provisions of trains from Crofton Park station. We are within sight of a world-class system but ...

Peter James opens longer

Oct

2013

From the 22nd of October, Ewhurst Road butcher Peter James will open five days a week (rather than three) and will have new opening hours:Tuesday 9am to 6pmWednesday 9am to 6pmThursday 9am to 7pmFriday 9am to 7pmSaturday 8am to 6pmSunday and Monday closed

Jam Circus plans November comeback

Oct

2013

Woot! @BrockleyCentral #brockley pic.twitter.com/pAlQezRUBB— Molewife (@Molewife) October 10, 2013 #Brockley Looks like @JamCircus will be back in November!! Very exciting. No date yet, but I will let you know asap!— Antic London (@Antic_London) October 8, 2013At last!

Blackfriars cluster approved

Oct

2013

After Shoreditch and London Bridge comes another new office cluster directly connected to Brockley. Construction Enquirer reports that the Carlyle Group has had its plans for 9 buildings next to the southern exit of Blackfriars Station, comprising "494 homes, 450,000 sq ft of offices, 25,000 sq ft of retail and 18,500 sq ft of cultural space ...

Jam Circus returns for Croftfest

Sep

2013

Jam Circus owners Antic have confirmed that the Crofton Park bar has hit the comeback trail after being out of the game for nearly a year due to fire. They will reopen for one day only during upcoming Croftfest. Yesterday, they tweeted:Hurrah\! @jamcircus back for a day at #Croftfest! 28th Sept complete with Sausage Rolls! ...

Croftfest is coming!

Sep

2013

Jon Keegan writes:Croftfest is being organised by local shops and businesses in Crofton Park including Pat a Cakes, Mr Lawrence, Bryan & Keegan Estate Agents., The White Room, The Co-Op, Paraphernalia, Arlo & Mo, the Malaysian Deli, the library and more.

Crofton Park air quality controls to be introduced

Aug

2013

Following a recent consultation about the issue, Lewisham Council confirms:On Friday 30 August, Crofton Park and its borders with Forest Hill and Perry Vale will become an Air Quality Management Area.Following a detailed assessment it was found that air pollution in parts of this area are failing to meet the standards of air quality required ...

The Ladywell Tavern (and maybe Jam Circus) will be back

Aug

2013

Kate from The South London Press has managed to get a quote from Enterprise Inns, the owners of the Ladywell Tavern, confirming that the pub (which closed last weekend) will reopen. She writes:A spokeswoman for Enterprise Inns said the company had received no interest from Tesco, adding: “The publican of the Ladywell Tavern has only ...

Brockley Jack to close for refurbishment

Jul

2013

The Brockley Jack pub in Crofton Park is due to close for refurbishment from July 29th until August 9th. The work will provide the already-handsome pub with a bigger bar, new seating and a bigger garden.The Brockley Jack theatre will remain open and the programme will continue as normal.With thanks to Andy.