Winemakers Club, 209 Deptford High Street

The Winemakers Club is a new restaurant on Deptford High Street. Nisha has been and has this to say about it:"Just wanted to alert everyone to the fact that Winemakers Club Deptford is now open. Having visited a slightly embarrassing five times already I can confirm that it is a delightful, intimate local bar, and ...

Grave of actor and comedian EDWARD LEWIS (1864-1922) restored

The FOBLC are pleased that The Music Hall Guild of Great Britain and America have been able to restore the final resting place of actor and comedian EDWARD LEWIS (1864-1922) who rests in Brockley Cemetery. Edward Lewis (inset) and his restored grave at Brockley Cemetery. Edward Lewis was born into a theatrical family and made his ...

Opposition grows to London Schools Funding Cuts

Government proposals to introduce a new natonal funding formula for schools from next year are expected to lead to big reductions in funding for local schools. Essentially the formula would result in funding being redistributed from schools in urban areas to other parts of the country, with schools in inner London particularly badly hit.  Teaching ...

The Royal Standard Pub Quiz

The Royal Standard on Tanner’s Hill is hosting its first ever pub quiz on Wednesday 22nd of March at 7.30 until around 9.30pm.It’s £2 per-person for entry with all the entry fees going into the prize pot for the winners, with runners-up prizes too. There will be happy hour drinks offers during the quiz, including ...

DfT muses on Cannon Street, Victoria or Charing X-only service for South Eastern trains

Joe writes:The DfT has launched a consultation about South East London train services and seems to be suggesting that the routes through Lewisham and Deptford might in future only terminate at Cannon Street although very little detail is given. The document says:"There would be a limit to the improvements that could be made to the ...

45 RPM at Telegraph pub

Tonight - and every second Wednesday - it's 45 RPM night at the Telegraph at the Earl of Derby, the pub at 87 Dennets Road SE14. The format is simple enough, bring along a few 7 inch singles - actual vinyl only - and take a turn. Decks will be set up in the back of ...

Revolting Rhymes, April 29th

Are you ready to Parlez?

New restaurant Parlez plans to open at 16 Coulgate Street in May 2017. The team are now ready to share some early details. They write:"Parlez came to life from a belief in the local. Home-cooked food enjoyed with good friends. A place where you don’t need deep pockets to treat yourself. Born from the idea ...

Saka Maka Cafe, 171 Brockley Road

Saka Maka café is officially open. The Indian restaurant and takeaway is already attracting very positive reviews from BCers and now the team behind it would like to introduce themselves. Sohan writes:Our restaurant is run by three friends and chefs, whose experience includes five star hotels and well-known restaurants. Saka Maka is a slang term ...

Masalfresco

Masala Wala Cafe is now offering pavement dining in Brockley Cross. Nothing is impossible.