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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...

PFI contractor defendant in High Court worker blacklisting case

Aug

2013

Lewisham Council’s PFI contractor for street lighting, Skanska, has been named as a defendant in a case at the High Court brought by workers allegedly blacklisted by construction firms. [...]

The Bowmaker of Deptford

Jul

2013

The pernambuco tree of Brazil is unique. For over 250 years the heartwood of the tree has been highly valued for its use in producing the finest bows for stringed instruments. The tree is not only unique but also in critical danger due to deforestation. [...]

Breastfeeding trends in Lewisham

Jun

2013

Mothers in Lewisham attempt and continue breastfeeding at high levels according to recently published data by the Department of Health. [...]

Number of Rough Sleepers in Lewisham Doubles

Jun

2013

Figures released yesterday show the number of rough sleepers in Lewisham has almost doubled from 54 to 99 between 2011/12 and 2012/13. [...]

BNP Given Marching Orders

May

2013

The Met Police have just released the following statement about the re-routing of the planned BNP march from Woolwich to Lewisham: [...]

Other London Boroughs Dump Homeless in Lewisham

May

2013

Lewisham has become a favoured location for other London Councils in the rehousing of their homeless. [...]

The Random Survey About Living and Life in Brockley

Apr

2013

Welcome to alternativeSE4's not-very-scientific survey of living, working and playing in Brockley. We asked 25 people in Brockley a bunch of questions, more or less about random stuff. [...]

Impact of Lewisham Austerity in Numbers

Apr

2013

The Financial Times has put together some stark figures when it comes to the impact of austerity on Lewisham. The post Impact of Lewisham Austerity in Numbers appeared first on alternativeSE4 - a blog for Brockley, Ladywell, Crofton Park and Telegraph Hill. [...]

Give Some Time, Earn Some Time

Apr

2013

There is a new scheme in Lewisham to encourage people to volunteer and earn something in return. It’s called Time Credits. The post Give Some Time, Earn Some Time appeared first on alternativeSE4 - a blog for Brockley, Ladywell, Crofton Park and Telegraph Hill. [...]

Council Charges 27% Interest on Emergency Loans

Mar

2013

From 1 April Lewisham Council will be responsible for administering what was called the crisis loan and community care grant scheme, previously operated by... The post Council Charges 27% Interest on Emergency Loans appeared first on alternativeSE4 - a blog for Brockley, Ladywell, Crofton Park and... [...]