Lewisham Council, which launched its NCIL community funds scheme in May, has funding available for local and borough-wide community projects delivered by individuals, organisations and…
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CommunityLocal NewsTop Stories
Time to hit the right note: Quaggy community choir looks forward to singing together again
Lewisham should be alive with the sound of music. But sadly our local amateur choirs are still not allowed to sing even though Covid restrictions…
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Council wins extra funding to provide free activities and healthy food during holidays for children on free school meals
Lewisham has been awarded funding by the Department of Education (DfE) to co-ordinate a local Holiday Activities and Food Programme . The programme will provide free activities…
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Mike Guilfoyle, vice-chair of the Friends of Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries, delves into the case of William Dean Dowell who was accused of shooting a…
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Plans to create an open-air bar with food stalls on the site of the Aladdin’s Cave architectural salvage-antique business have been shelved to the relief…
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AssemblyCommunityLocal News
Brockley Max is back … after a tough year coping with Covid restrictions. Full programme of events below
Brockley Max is back. From May 28 to June 5 5 the 20-year old festival will be online and in a host of venues –…
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AssemblyCommunityLocal NewsTop Stories
Local Police step up efforts to revive Safer Neighbourhood Panel in Ladywell
Steps are underway to revive Ladywell’s Safer Neighbourhood Panel which plays a valuable role in the ward by bringing police and community together to help…
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AssemblyCommunityLocal News
Sister Midnight hopes to launch community share offer for Ravensbourne pub in summer
Sister Midnight, on a mission to save the Ravensbourne Arms, has won funding from the Boosting Community Business London Programme to help cover some of…
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Local History
Reginald Bray, the ‘human letter’ and postal prankster who amassed the world’s largest collection of autographs
W Reginald Bray had a passion for testing the limits of the postal delivery services – and collecting autographs. Mike Guilfoyle, vice-chair of the Friends…
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CommunityLocal News
Lift that lockdown mood with Robyn’s online chat show … for those who like comedy and are a little bit curious
Originally from the US, Robyn Perkins has been making people laugh across the globe since 2011. She regularly hosts various clubs across the UK including…