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Featured local business - Clubtek

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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...

Mental Health Services: cuts to CAMHS and meeting in New Cross

Jan

2016

Interesting article in the Guardian this week on the difficulty children have getting help from NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. The focus is on Childeric Primary School in SE14: 'In every classroom in Childeric primary school in New Cross, south-east London, there is a world map stuck to the wall. Ranged around the continents ...

A little piece of utopia

Jan

2016

Andrew Ryan: What is the difference between a man and a parasite? A man builds. A parasite asks 'Where is my share?' A man creates. A parasite says, 'What will the neighbors think?' A man invents. A parasite says, 'Watch out, or you might tread on the toes of God... '- BioShockSomething fascinating and exciting ...

Applications open for RUSS Ladywell housing scheme

Jan

2016

An opportunity for Lewisham residents to apply for one of 33 affordable new homes within the borough has been announced. Expressions of interest are now being sought from those wishing to become residents of the new development planned by the Rural urban Synthesis Society (RUSS) in Church Grove, Ladywell, south London. Successful applicants will work ...

Martin Rowson – Talk by The Guardian Cartoonist

Jan

2016

Political Cartoons: Giving The Gift of Offence A year on from attacks on cartoonists in Paris, Martin Rowson, as 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, along the way... Martin Rowson - Talk by The ...

The future of Catford Theatre

Jan

2016

© Copyright Mike Quinn and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons LicenceLewisham Council has launched a consultation on the future of Catford's Broadway Theatre. They say:The Broadway Theatre is a Grade II listed building in the heart of Catford. It was built in 1932 and is an outstanding example of Art Deco design. The ...

Trelawney album launch at Montague Arms

Jan

2016

'Imagine Scott Walker fronting The Associates and then covering David Bowie’s Cat People, but straight outta Kernow' (The West Briton)South London's number one Cornish band Trelawney have been featured at Transpontine before - their song Beast of Blackheath is partly a reference to the crushing of the 1497 Cornish revolt which came to a bloody ...

The Fat Walrus, 44 Lewisham Way

Jan

2016

It was supposed to be the impossible pub.An establishment that had been through various incarnations in recent years, without attracting a sustainable customer base. Too far from New Cross for passing trade and too close to New Cross to enjoy a captive market. The Old Haberdasher - an adequate sort of place - was perennially ...

Thameslink, Southeastern and Southern most unpopular trains in Britain

Jan

2016

Greater Brockley's train providers have scored a 1-2-3 in the public vote for the worst train company in Britain. The Evening Standard reports:"Three train firms serving London faced passenger fury today after being named as the worst in Britain despite soaring profits."Thameslink came bottom, with 73 per cent for passenger satisfaction, followed by Southeastern on ...

Seven Dwarfs, One Tree Hill

Jan

2016

If there's a statute of limitations on pantomimes, St Augustine's Church doesn't want to know. They say:Its Panto time again (oh no it's not..) Pirate Pantomimes who previously brought you Jack and the Beanstalk and Sleeping Beauty, present 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs'. St Augustine's Church on Saturday 6th February 3.30pm and 7.30pm plus ...

Naughty Bus

Jan

2016

Rebecca wants help bringing a bus to justice. She writes:Last Thursday, our car was parked overnight at the end of Harefield Road, near the sorting office. When we went to the car at about 1:30pm, it had obviously been hit by a bus. There was red fibre glass everywhere and the wheel was bent out.The ...