Ladywell resident Julie Robinson, who worked as a local studies librarian at the Lewisham Local History Centre, has written a fascinating booklet on South London’s…
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Ladywell residents make urgent appeal to council to consult local people and users of Hilly Fields tennis courts before bringing in charges
by TonyA 50-strong group of Ladywell residents is opposing council plans to charge for upgraded tennis courts on Hilly Fields and has made a last ditch…
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UPDATE: Proposed Co-op supermarket development, folk festival, and donation hub … top the agenda at the next Ladywell Assembly on March 23
by TonyLocal Assemblies bring together residents, councillors, the police, local organisations, and the wider community to decide on how to improve their neighbourhood local area. It’s…
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£5,000 needed to save the legendary Brockley Max Opening Night of free music
by TonyOver the last 15 years Brockley Max, the community arts festival, has held an opening night of free music. But this year the legendary Opening…
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Council unveils ‘sustainable streets’ programme to cut pollution and increase tree planting
by TonyA “Sustainable Streets” programme unveiled by Lewisham council will aim to make better use of road space and pavements in the borough by planting more…
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Farewell Sebastian Roche – welcome Dexters! It appears that Dexters, a leading independent estate agent in London, has taken over Sebastian Roche’s offices in Ladywell…
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Volunteers create attractive garden in St Mary’s Churchyard after tree crashes down across paths
by TonyThe last day of 2022 saw a large tree come crashing down in St Mary’s Churchyard in the early hours of December 31, writes Marion. …
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TfL’s intial report on A21 Catford-Lewisham changes show slight increase in number of people cycling
by TonyTransport for London introduced temporary changes along the A21 from Catford into Lewisham In September 2020 during the Covid pandemic to encourage more people to…
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Green Lewisham: Lewisham resident’s book on borough’s treasure trove of open spaces
by TonyThis excellent book by Lewisham resident Candy Blackham and published this year is a wonder, writes Julian Watson. She researched all available historical sources and…
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Cost of living crisis: council opens ‘Warm Welcomes’ in libraries as local community groups offer hot drinks and advice services
by TonyIn the face of high inflation, escalating energy costs and increases in rent and mortgage payments many people are really struggling to make ends meet…