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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...

Coming soon: Rad Bikes

Jun

2017

Rad Bikes is a new independent bike shop, opening on June 26th at 148 Lewisham Way, between Upper Brockley and Rokeby Roads. Founders Ben and Tom explain:"Maintenance is key but we will have accessories, locks, pumps and helmets. We also make wheels."We also hope to secure genesis bikes. But also will be doing other bikes. ...

Turners to close

May

2017

Turners, the Brockley Road hardware store, is to close later this month. The shop has been providing a valuable service to the local community for decades and built a loyal customer base, who've come to rely on the fact that Turners will always have what they need, however obscure.Recently, the owner of Turners was a ...

Brockley Road: Heroes and Villains

Apr

2017

Two neighbouring venues on Brockley Road have recently made an effort to pretty themselves up for summer, to vastly different effect.Firstly, we have Central Cafe, who have taken a look around and noticed that people seem to like spending time in places that look nice. Their minimalist makeover is a soothing addition to the high ...

Brockley 4 Turners

Apr

2017

The owner of Turners, the hardware store at 309 Brockley Road, was beaten up during a robbery of his store today.A Justgiving page has been launched to raise £250 to help him get back on his feet. The creators say:"We are shocked by the events at our local hardware store and this is a donation ...

Budgens4Life

Mar

2017

Pratik from the Crofton Park Budgens writes:You may have seen some recent press reports regarding the closure of 36 Budgens stores nationwide.In July 2016, The Food Retailer Operations Limited (TFR) bought 36 stores from the Co-op and traded them under the Budgens brand.However, due to financial issues the company TFR experienced, it has gone into ...

Coming soon: Winemakers Deptford

Jan

2017

The Winemakers Club in Farringdon will serve as a modelNew wine bar and restaurant from the team behind the Winemakers Club in Farringdon, opens later this month, replacing Hungry Boy on Deptford High Street. The Drinks Business reports:Winemakers Deptford is set to open at the end of this month and will comprise a bar and restaurant, as ...

Application made to replace Mantle Road shops

Jan

2017

An application has been made to convert the majority of the ground floor retail space at number 1 Mantle Road for residential use. The proposal is for:"The change of use, alteration and conversion of part of the ground floor at 1 Mantle Road SE4 to retain commercial unit and provide 1 one bedroom and 1 ...

Breaking Bad

Nov

2016

Say its name! After years of speculation that Duke might have shut down - always to be confounded by reports that someone had successfully managed to buy 'a pint of milk' at 2am there - we finally have confirmation that the legendary Brockley Cross convenience store has closed. The landlord was the one who knocks.Monkeyboy ...

The Allotment closes

Oct

2016

@BrockleyCentral Oh no!! Closing Down signs up at the Allotment in New Cross. A real loss for the neighbourhood. 😢— Marshall Manson (@marshallmanson) October 24, 2016Fresh produce store The Allotment is closing down after five years of heroic trading on New Cross Road. After a spree of local openings, it's a pity to see a ...

Thunder & Lightning, Ladywell

Oct

2016

The pop-up palace at 261 Lewisham High Street, PLACELadywell, has found another tenant.Morgan writes:I have been lucky enough to get one of the small retail units in the block next to the Italian deli at PLACELadywell.Thunder & Lightning opened at the weekend and sells hand picked ladies vintage pieces and also cool kitsch UK made ...