Healthy eating on a budget – free classes

Naomi from Pulse writes:We are running a course of Free Cookery classes for Brockley residents on Wednesdays in June, funded by Lewisham NHS Trust. The course aims to teach people about healthy eating on a budget, and they culminate in a shared meal. We have a few places left on 7, 14 , 21 and ...

The Laugh Train Home from Honor Oak

Tiff Stevenson will perform on the opening nightAnother new local comedy night is coming to Greater Brockley. Local comic Robyn Perkins writes:After running a successful comedy night (Laugh Train Home) in SW11 for over 3 years, I am starting a new weekly night at The Honor Oak Pub on June 13th.The Laugh Train Home host ...

Brockley Max 2017, June 2-9

The Brockley Max community arts festival returns on June 2nd for nine days of music, performance, art and parties.This year's festival includes a wide range of new artists and venues and highlights (other than the front cover of their programme, which is a masterpiece) include:Urban Myths storytelling at The TalbotAn Open Studios at Dragonfly PlaceRussian ...

Dine in Deptford in June

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 Festival of Flowers

@HarrisLucy Ladywell: The Festival​ of Flowers is being organised by the nicest people in the world 😍😍 @JaneCanDoSE4 @BrockleyCentral @LovingLadywell pic.twitter.com/9ySgBpGKck— Lewisham Gardens (@LewishamGardens) May 23, 2017

Innovation and Conservation, June 10

Keynote speakers are:Laura Sandys, daughter of Duncan Sandys MP, who instigated the 1967 Civic Amenities ActDuncan  McCallum of Historic EnglandNicholas Boys-Smith of Create Streets. Case studies of local schemes will include:Rhys Cannon of GruffJon Broome, a specialist in self-buildCharles Coull on a live-work studio featured on Channel 4Murray Groves on timber-framed Cedar MewsPaul Russell on the ...

Brockleywood Nights – Thurs 8th June

Declan writes:Enjoy the filmmaking talent and cinematic treasures from Brockley and beyond at Brockleywood Nights, a showcase for local short film.The event is free and scheduled for the evening of Thursday 8 June, starting at 8.30pm (offering respite from the General Election mayhem) and will be in the fantastic sprawling garden of the Fox & ...

The Brockley Art House

David has issued a call out for artists:"The deadline for submitting art work to be exhibited at this year's big Brockley Max Open Art Show at Brockley Art House is 20th May. Artists can enter two pictures. Our biggest ever open submission art show alongside a gallery of vintage art, clothes and collectables. Pop-Up Attic ...

The Brockley Street Art Festival 2017, June 2-10

Ten new works will be created across Greater Brockley as part of this year's Festival, which returns for its third year next month.The organisers have recruited national and international artists, including locals Pangea Arts (above) and Doodle Man Colour (below).Director Phillipa writes:"This  year's addition  of  street  art  tours  will  offer  the  opportunity  for visitors and ...

The Myatt Table Top Sale, May 7th