The Glowing Sea

A campaign has been launched to persuade Thames Water to reopen Nunhead Reservoir (next to Nunhead Cemetery) to the public after a fence was erected in 2014 to prevent vandalism. The petitioners, who've attracted 6,000 signatures already, say:Nunhead Reservoir has one of the best views in South London. It has been a much loved picnicking ...

Diamond City

While New Cross wrestles with rubbish dumps, Lewisham developers are imagining a future where Emporio Armani sits side by side with Maggie's Cafe. Jessica writes:I was looking at the hoardings surrounding the Lewisham Gateway building site and I think the designer doing the artist's impression may have confused the people of Lewisham with those of ...

Wassail 2016

There's not been much action recently but one event that does continue is the annual Wassail at Hilly Fields! This year it will take place on Sunday 7th February, 4pm.We will meet by the Stone Circle adjacent to the orchard.To see details and reports of previous wassail events please click here

Fallout

Update on Deptford Dump: Landowner now saying can't afford to clear. Cllrs & officers pushing them to do so asap pic.twitter.com/JGp3BXnWJ9— Joe Dromey (@Joe_Dromey) February 1, 2016 A post-apocalyptic landscape, but messier, the 'Deptford Dump' is a site next to New Cross Gate station that is currently playing host to tonnes of construction industry waste. ...

Local accommodation – whole flat in Honor Oak Park

Whole flat available as a costly hotel alternative. 2 minutes walk from Honor Oak station on Devonshire Road Full details: https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/4005108 Please get in touch through Airbnb if you'd like to enquire. Many thanks, Amy

Martin Rowson Brockley Max fundraiser, February 10

Political Cartoons: giving the gift of offence 10 February 8 pm at the Ladywell Tavern (80 Ladywell Road, SE13 7HS)Martin Rowson, one of the UK's leading cartoonists and political satirists and 'scourge of the political establishment', will give his thoughts on the power of giving and taking offence, exposing the techniques, practice and purpose of ...

Our 7th Wassail, Sunday 7th February, at 4pm

We will be carrying out our orchard maintenance from 2pm. You are welcome to join us. This involves, weeding and remulching the trees, pruning and we may be planting some new blackcurrants.   Wassail_2016

I have done my share

In the month that scientists produced evidence of the gravitational waves predicted by Einstein's theory of general relativity, Brockley's Nobel street artist, Lionel Stanhope, has produced this portrait in Hilly Fields.Thanks to Fintan for the photo.

Wickham Arms censured by Lewisham Council

The management of the Wickham Arms pub (Upper Brockley Road) have been heavily censured by the licencing enforcement team at Lewisham Council, after persistent problems with after-hours drinking, noise and other forms of public nuisance.In an extensive report published on the Lewisham Council website, the enforcement officer concludes that "the Licensing Authority remains doubtful of ...

Channel 4 Documentary Looking to speak to local private renters

Do you know any tenants on housing benefit who are living in substandard conditions? We would like to talk to people as part of our research for a programme for Channel 4. Please email Jess on Jess.a@angeleye.co.uk or phone 0333 800 8899.