The Ladywell Assembly on Thursday January 30 will discuss the council’s decision to end funding and support of ward assemblies and its strategic review into…
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Social enterprise HG Woodworks offers classes in wood working skills and uses profits to support homeless groups and refugees
by TonyWith Hugh woodworking seems more than a passion – it’s in his blood. He’s been working with wood all his life. “My father had a…
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Time for a clean-up – school, nursery and children’s playground next to ‘fly-tipping magnet’
by TonyThis is the sight that greeted me as I walked from Ladywell to Lewisham this morning, writes a local resident. Overflowing bins that have been…
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Lewisham Local finds new home at Parkside after leaving the Place Ladywell
by TonyLewisham Local, the charity which helps connect individuals, groups and businesses to create a stronger and healthier community, has finally found a new home in…
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Local business Gaff opens short-term community coffee shop in Catford space while search goes on for Catford Mews operator
by TonyGaff, an expanding coffee business that started out as a market stall in Deptford market, is opening a short-term community coffee shop in Catford. The…
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Better leisure centres offer gym and sports classes for free in ‘open weekend’
by TonyLeisure centres across south London will be flinging open their doors at the end of this month, offering local people the chance to try out…
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Ladywell’s ‘curvy block’ residents finally enjoy their NCIL-funded garden after two years of hard work
by TonyFor those of you who are lucky enough to cut through the curvy block of flats that separates Ermine road and Embleton road, you might…
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‘Sustainable streets’ review of borough CPZs to hold consultation in Ladywell West
by TonyThe council is conducting a review of existing controlled parking zones (CPZs) as part of its Sustainable Streets programme, which aims to reduce car journeys…
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Ladywell Arena is fast becoming the top ground for local football teams. Popular local club SE Dons has merged with Forest Hill Park and will…
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From Techy Tea Club to 14 digital drop-ins, Catbytes now offers skills support to record numbers as it celebrates 10 years
by TonyAfter 15 years as a web developer, Damian Griffiths was keen to take a break and “do something in the community.” He volunteered with the…