French Group for Adult Beginners

Bonjour! I am Audrey, a qualified French Teacher. I am setting up a French class in Forest Hill. The group is open to all adult beginners (max 5 persons per group). The aim is to give the students all the tools to start speaking in French with confidence in everyday situations and develop their listening ...

Fred’s, 358 Brockley Road

Fred's cafe opened today on Brockley Road. Closer in spirit and menu to somewhere like Oscar's in Ladywell than nearby Arlo & Moe or Benedict's, it should nicely complement Crofton Park's increasingly impressive range of cafes, bars and restaurants.Inside and outside at Fred'sFred's stress their family-friendliness (picking a side in the local culture war) and ...

Naomi Bedford & Paul Simmonds + Little Big Noise + : The Goose Is Out! The Ivy House, Fri 24 June.

Naomi Bedford & Paul Simmonds + Little Big Noise + Kevin Barber : The Goose Is Out! Friday 24 June. The Ivy House, 40 Stuart Road SE15 3BE. Door 7PM. Tickets are available in advance, on the night, or over the bar at the Ivy House. Here's the advance tickets page. http://www.wegottickets.com/thegooseisout We have long ...

The Lewisham 3 Peaks Challenge

One of the best things about a walk up to Hilly Fields is the view out across to Lewisham's other green peaks when you get there. So this charity walk is a stroke of genius. The team explains:Meet Lewisham's very own 3 Peaks Challenge in support of For Jimmy & The Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust. ...

Stygian Dump

The Tressillian Road railway bridge has become the new favourite haunt for opportunistic fly-tippers. Kasia, who sent the photo, says that nighttime furniture and appliance dumping is becoming a regular occurrence at this spot.

Music Monday: Ricky Chohan, Brockley’s Punjabi Pop Star

So I was having my hair cut at the great KR Barber Station in Brockley last week and I met this guy in there for the same reason as me, talking excitedly about the fact that Dillian Whyte had just posted a clip featuring the boxer listening to his song.  I asked him about it and ...

Brockley Max’s Children’s Treasure Trail

Looking for half-term activities with your little ones? The Brockley Max treasure trail is sure to keep them entertained (and they might even win a treasure chest of goodies!). Download the map from the link below and collect the stamps during the festival week from local Lewisham shops to help save Hilly Fields. Once you’ve ...

Brockley Max’s Children’s Treasure Trail

Looking for half-term activities with your little ones? The Brockley Max treasure trail is sure to keep them entertained (and they might even win a treasure chest of goodies!). Download the map from the link below and collect the stamps during the festival week from local Lewisham shops to help save Hilly Fields. Once you’ve ...

Commercial unit for let by the station

Commercial unit to let (so Speedies not moving here after all?) @BrockleyCentral pic.twitter.com/rGVMJR2d1o— James (@se3james) May 21, 2016The new commercial occupants at 180 Brockley Road are a little disappointing - another supermarket, estate agent and architect - but there is a possibility that we may get something more fun next to the station thanks to ...

Save Lewisham Libraries demo today

There's a demonstration today (Saturday May 21st) to opposed proposed cuts to Lewisham Libraries. As part of a £1 million cut to the libraries budget, Lewisham Council is proposing to remove staff from four local libraries - Catford, Forest Hil, Manor House and Torridon Road. The council hopes that these libraries will then be run by local volunteer organisations. While this may ...