Open the Window: soundscapes from South London to the World

For the third Christmas Eve in succession, Hither Green-based experimental/improvisational music label Linear Obsessional has released a compilation based on inviting submissions in line with a chosen theme. This year's premise was simple: 'open your window and record two minutes of what you can hear. Interacting with it live if you wish, or editing and ...

Ladywell Baths: some history

There's an online petition at the moment asking Lewisham Council  to do something about the semi-derelict Ladywell Baths site, also known as the Playtower. The petition states:'We the undersigned note that the Ladywell Baths (aka 'The Playtower') was listed recently by The Victorian Society as one of England and Wales's 10 most 'at risk' Victorian ...

The Ladywell Playtower – Time for action

Photo from LVIGThe Ladywell Village Improvement Group (LVIG) writes:Local frustration has been building over Council's shoddy custodianship of the Ladywell Baths (a.k.a.'The Playtower'), a fine Victorian building much valued and appreciated in Ladywell and far beyond (not least by the Victorian Society) but, sadly, in sorry decline over the last few decades.Though the Council spent ...

Ladywell Christmas Market 2015

Wheelchair tennis, Ladywell

Archshark King launch night at the Ladywell Tavern

Ladywell-based Archshark King launch their debut album, Float & Kick, at the Ladywell Tavern tomorrow, Friday 30 October. Entry is free and there will be food and a special live set at 8pm from the act’s 11 musicians and singers. The evening also features food, lights, and festivity.The album, Float & Kick, is now available ...

Lewisham council is closing our community centres

Dear Lewisham borough residents, The website below gives in-depth information of the shocking decimation of community centres that Lewisham council are currently planning in their effort to find money to cope with austerity. http://savelewishamcommunitycentres.org/ Under Lewisham council's “Stronger, Safer Communities” plan, of the 24 community centres in the borough there are: 7 facing closure 5 ...

Ladywell Christmas Market – take part

El writes:Calling all crafters, makers and artists! Ladywell Christmas Market is looking for artists, craftspeople and designers to sell their work at the market on Saturday 5th December. We are looking for unique, innovative and eclectic items created by people who live or work in the local area.Ladywell Christmas Market attracts hundreds of people from ...

Ladywell – the God of the Gaps

More awesome local street art - this time on hoardings in Ladywell and created by bAMBOpINK.

Fat Positive Clothes Swap – DIY Space SE15 – november 15th

Hi I'm aware this is not taking place in Lewisham but in Peckham which is close enough and thought it might be of interest to others. The next Fat positive Clothes swap size 16+( All genders welcome) is taking place at the DIY space , off Ilderton Rd SE15 on November 15th. As the DIY ...