Mike Guilfoyle, who recently published a third brief guide on 30 of the illustrious deceased buried in Brockley and Ladywell cemeteries, has been tempted to…
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The show must go online: how local businesses are adapting to social distancing and the Coronavirus lockdown
by CereliaIn the past month most of us will have used an online app like Zoom or Skype to participate in classes, talks, book clubs and…
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Coronavirus crisis: It’s all go at the Leemore as volunteers pack emergency food parcels for vulnerable residents
by TonyIt’s week three at central Lewisham’s Leemore Centre, a community hub, and my two mornings a week as a volunteer are getting busier, writes Petra.…
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In praise of our parks … we need them more than ever at a difficult time like this
by TonyNow more than ever we need to value our parks and protect public spaces such as Ladywell Fields and Hilly Fields, writes Tony Rich, chair…
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Coronavirus crisis: Youth First launches online site offering support, advice, fitness challenges, films and lots more …
by TonyYouth First, the community benefit society that provides youth services to more than 11,000 young people in Lewisham, is now offering support online. With its…
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Coronavirus crisis: Community response grants on offer to charities helping Londoners with shielding and self isolation
by TonyThe London Community Response Fund Wave 1 is open for applications now. There will be a Wave 2 and possibly Wave 3 thereafter. Wave 1 is for…
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Coronavirus crisis: Lewisham acting to protect most vulnerable and support local businesses, says Mayor
by TonyMayor Damien Egan outlines Lewisham’s response to the Covid 19 health emergency When I am asked what makes Lewisham so special, I always say it’s…
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Coronavirus crisis: Volunteers step up as UK government slow to react
by CereliaNot content with leaving it at clapping for carers, residents in Lewisham and across the country are stepping up to the challenge: here are a…
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In light of the upcoming ‘Clap for the NHS’ event (poster in image above), we wanted to give voice to local NHS staff and their…
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Coronavirus crisis update: Village News to reopen, Cafe Oscar’s to extend delivery service; and Larder pushes out stock updates …
by TonyThe government has shut down cafes, restaurants and pubs but you can still support many of our local businesses which are having a torrid time…