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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...

The Joy of Lewisham Way

Mar

2017

This Banksyism was captured by BCer Faith.

Pizzaman, 207 Lewisham Way

Feb

2017

Pizzaman is now open. It has a nice big oven and promises gluten free options. Could this be the decent local pizza option we've been waiting for? Reviews please.

The Walrus Enclosure

Dec

2016

Howard Howe: The walrus is far more evolved than any man I've ever known. Present company included.- TuskAren't our new marquees pretty? Heaters will be arriving next week. #pubgarden #pub #newcross pic.twitter.com/IWHdFhNcvM— The Fat Walrus, SE14 (@FatWalrusPub) December 4, 2016The Fat Walrus pub (44 Lewisham Way) has built one of the wonders of Greater Brockley. ...

Ladies and Gentlemen: We got him

Dec

2016

Able was Howard ere he saw Brockley. We have accomplished what Jeremy Paxman never could. We have taken down the kingpin. The Mail reports:Former Tory leader Michael Howard has been convicted of failing to say who was driving his car when it was caught by a speed camera [on Lewisham Way].Lord Howard, 75, and his ...

Madras South Indian restaurant, 244 Lewisham High Street

Nov

2016

BCer Shirley wants to fill a gap in our local restaurant knowledge. She writes:This restaurant never seems to appear in BC lists of good places to eat, so I thought I'd give it a well deserved shout-out after discovering it by word of mouth recommendation today.They do fantastic authentic home-cooked dosas, a myriad of interesting ...

Lewisham Way pub threatened

Sep

2016

@BrockleyCentral the old albertines pub is now applying to become ... 100% flats. Surprise surprise. And sad. pic.twitter.com/NZqNPR4j4A— Nick Marsh (@choosenick) September 7, 2016For a long time, BCers have been predicting this would happen. And now it has. The owners of the Lewisham Way pub formerly known as Albertine's have applied to convert it for ...

Two new hangouts on the horizon

May

2016

Brockley's bumper year of new openings looks set to continue. Gerri writes:"The cafe on the corner of Tyrwhitt Road and Lewisham Way [which enjoyed a brief life as a pop-up furniture shop that never opened] is tantalisingly close to being finished. Builders say two to three weeks 'or maybe four'. [Typical] Decor is top notch, ...

The Cafe Behind the Curtain

Apr

2016

I have been trying and failing to peer in through the curtains to see what the New Cross Appliance Centre (137 Lewisham Way) was being turned into. Now Shirley sends not only this photo, but also an explanation:Lovely Ercol furniture, vintage artwork and fresh flowers alongside a fine coffee machine (drink in or take-out) and ...

Telephone box children’s library launches today

Mar

2016

The telephone box library on Loampit Hill has been going for a couple of years, but now it has been joined by a companion library not far away for children - on the corner of Lewisham Way and Wickham RoadIn fact today (Wednesday 2nd March) sees it official opening at 4 pm, with children's author Amanda Swift ...

Paranhodu, 125 Lewisham Way

Nov

2015

Friend of BC, Marshall, has written this review of Brockley's new Korean restaurant. He says:Paranhodu has officially opened its doors on Lewisham Way, after completing a significant improvement of the space that formerly housed Kedar. Picking up on the theme of local favourites like Masala Wala in Brockley Cross, Paranhodu embraces the virtues of homestyle ...