THE BIG PHOTO…

The March for Homes

Saturday 31 January, will see a convergence from South and East London on City Hall, the Mayor's office as people affected and concerned by the chronic housing issues in London, march to get their voices heard. In Lewisham there are 8,000 people on the council house waiting lists, 600 families living in temporary accommodation. Private ...

The NHS: The threats are serious

Dear SE Londoners If you have some time, this film about the NHS and PFi, is worth watching, it explains why so many people, and people beyond the traditional are getting VERY concerned with the NHS. It's scandalous in many ways.

Spanish fly by

Brockley Market regulars Flavours of Spain are planning a Spanish night at local gallery Number 57. Teresa writes:We’re really excited to announce that during the month of August we’ll be running our first London based pop-up at Number 57, Loampit Hill.We’ll be introducing London’s best selection of artisan Spanish cheeses, including one-off guest cheeses, plus ...

Duke slammed for angry rant

The reigning BBC slam poetry champion, David Lee Morgan will be performing his brand new 2015 Full Edinburgh preview show, BUILDING GOD at 8:00pm at The Duke, Deptford (125 Creek Road, SE8 3BU) on July 19th.With special guest, Bird Radio performing from 7:15pm. The event is free.

Large mobile phone mast planned in Nunhead

People might be interested in this. Looks a pretty big eyesore IMO. Anyone interested might want to protest it. I certainly will be http://peckhampeculiar.tumblr.com/post/117879417714/giant-phone-mast-proposed-for-nunhead Large mobile phone mast planned in Nunhead

West side restaurant plan on track

The appearance of a "To Let" sign outside the Broca Food Market on Mantle Road has caused widespread panic among BCers desperate to see the plan to turn it into a restaurant come to fruition. But the sign is actually for the unit next door, the dry cleaner, which is now available, with use class ...

Slam poetry at The Duke

Coming up at the Duke in Deptford on Sunday July 19th (5 pm - 9 pm), Platform 7 present: '2014 UK & reigning BBC slam poetry champion, David Lee Morgan performing his brand new 2015 Full Edinburgh preview show, BUILDING GOD, 8:00pm [watch David from 2014 here]With special guest, Bird Radio performing his stunning new album ...

Slater & King says goodbye

The team behind Slater & King are saying goodbye to Ladywell, having sold the business to a new owner, who plans to change the name but to continue to run the business as a gift shop.Slater & King opened in 2011, becoming a beloved fixture on the high street, but the owners are leaving London ...

Bread and Jam pop-up exhibition

Emma writes:I am a painter and curator and I am putting on an exhibition in our yet to be refurbished house where 11 contemporary artists will be given a room to make work for two weeks. The whole house will become an open exhibition. At the end there will be a series of brunch openings ...