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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...

Stretching: The Truth

Aug

2017

Fences across South London, including these ones on Brookmill Road in Deptford, enjoyed a past life as medical stretchers during World War II.A new campaign group, called the Stretcher Railing Society, is trying to raise awareness of their historical significance before they are ripped up by developers.Wow- never knew these existed! Here they are on ...

The Albany launches mission to give every Lewisham five year old a theatre experience

Jul

2017

The Albany theatre in Deptford is a great local institution and this is a great campaign. Cassie from The Albany writes:Lewisham Residents! Please help us support the next generation of leaders, artists and entrepreneurs in Lewisham by supporting this fantastic new campaign by the Albany, raising money to give a free theatre trip to every ...

Music Monday: Jem Finer’s Longplayer

Jun

2017

Jem Finer is probably best known as a member of The Pogues, for whom he co-wrote the Christmas favourite The Fairytale of New York and the transpontine anthem Misty Morning Albert Bridge. In recent years he has focused more on his work as a sound artist and composer, most notably composing the awesomely ambitious 'Longplayer' ...

Our Air, Your Health – June 19

Jun

2017

6-8pmThe Deptford LoungePoor air quality is killing many of us and costing those who survive a fortune in EU fines. The government's reticence properly to tax or to replace London's diesel vehicles means we're waiting for the electric vehicle revolution to save us. Fortunately, Liz is on the case. She writes:I am helping to organise ...

Dine in Deptford in June

May

2017

Deptford Market Yard writes:As part of the London Food Month festival, we're giving you the chance to sample the diverse food and drink offerings at Deptford Market Yard, each Wednesday in June between 12pm-10pm.Come and discover the unique, independent businesses and exciting flavours on offer, including drink options, for just £15 (plus booking fee).Your ticket ...

The Deptford Market Yard Street Food Party, April 29

Apr

2017

On Saturday, I wandered round Deptford Market Yard. A month ago, the street would have been empty, but this time, there were a healthy number of people.With a beautiful courtyard setting and some genuinely interesting venues, including the new additions underneath the Deptford Station arches (a trainer shop, a plant shop (below) and a cafe), ...

New Cross and Deptford Free Film Festival 2017: Opening Night

Apr

2017

This year's festival kicks off on Friday, April 21, with an opening night party at the White Hart pub in New Cross, featuring a screening of John Favreau's gastro-comedy Chef. Entrance is free. There will be food and music.Details of the opening night and the rest of the festival here.

Deptford X seeks Trustees

Apr

2017

Johann Arens' SelfCalibration. Deptford X 2016Long-running arts festival Deptford X has launched a search for new trustees. The organisers say:Deptford X continues to innovate and reinvent itself, and is currently building upon its core festival remit with other programming activities throughout the year, running the DX Gallery, as well as providing studio space for local artists.It is ...

Anchor’s return

Mar

2017

Last night, Lewisham Council agreed to return the legendary Deptford Anchor to its historic home on Deptford High Street. Details TBC.The Council report noted that the anchor is in good health, although suffering from a light rusting.

Winemakers Club, 209 Deptford High Street

Mar

2017

The Winemakers Club is a new restaurant on Deptford High Street. Nisha has been and has this to say about it:"Just wanted to alert everyone to the fact that Winemakers Club Deptford is now open. Having visited a slightly embarrassing five times already I can confirm that it is a delightful, intimate local bar, and ...