New Cross and Deptford Free Film Festival 2017: Opening Night

This year's festival kicks off on Friday, April 21, with an opening night party at the White Hart pub in New Cross, featuring a screening of John Favreau's gastro-comedy Chef. Entrance is free. There will be food and music.Details of the opening night and the rest of the festival here.

Brockley Road: Heroes and Villains

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 ...

Wildflower and Nature Walk Sunday 23rd April

The Friends are hosting a wildflower and nature walk around the cemeteries on Sunday 23rd April, meet at the Ladywell Gate at 2pm. The walk will be led by Tom Moulton (see Lewisham Nature Walks) and Peter Robinson whose survey of flowers in the cemeteries can be found here.Bluebells, primroses, lesser celandine and cow parsley ...

New Cross & Deptford Free Film Festival 2017

Next weekend sees the start of The New Cross & Deptford Free Film Festival, featuring 31 free film screenings in the ten-day period starting 21st April. According to the organisers:'The festival starts with a bang at the newly refurbished White Hart pub in New Cross, with the screening of comedy-drama Chef, followed by DJs until ...

Brockley Max 2017 – get involved

Emma writes:Brockley Max is a nine-day, not-for-profit festival put on by local people for local people. So it can’t happen without your help!We’re looking for volunteers keen to be involved in Brockley Max 2017, to see a different side of the festival - use your skills in a creative capacity, try something new and be ...

Good Hope for New Jokes

Eleanor Tiernan is among the performersMikey writes:I just wanted to let you know about some great new local comedy happening over the next few weeks at the Good Hope Cafe in PLACE/Ladywell.Good Hope for New Jokes is an Edinburgh preview season, meaning now's the time to see established comedy names in intimate venues for bargain ...

New growth in Vanguard Street

As some of you know, the Tree Committee of Brockley Society is now committed to getting more street trees planted much further afield than the immediate conservation area. To this end we are delighted to announce the planting this spring of 21 new trees in Vanguard Street (St Johns/Deptford) made possible by a collaboration of private and ...

New growth in Vanguard Street

As some of you know, the Tree Committee of Brockley Society is now committed to getting more street trees planted much further afield than the immediate conservation area. To this end we are delighted to announce the planting this spring of 21 new trees in Vanguard Street (St Johns/Deptford) made possible by a collaboration of private and ...

Brockley 4 Turners

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 ...

FREE ENTRY: The Grandkids Friday Takeovers! Little Nan’s Tropical Den.

Ever wondered what the grandchildren get up to when Nan goes to bed? We P.A.R.T.Y!!! We’re grabbing the keys to the Tropical Den and bringing the vibes on Friday nights throughout April & May, so get involved for some sweaty club nights not to be missed. And the best part about it all, it’s FREE ...