Ladywell councillors write: Many Ladywell Residents will have heard about temporary traffic changes proposed by Transport for London (TfL) the body that runs London’s transport…
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Council abandons plans for footbridge over rail line and opts instead to improve Catford station area
by TonyLewisham has decided to redirect funding secured from the redevelopment of the former Catford Greyhound Stadium, now Catford Green, to pedestrian improvements around Catford Bridge…
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Is it time to abandon our cars and make Ladywell a healthier place to live?
by TonyAs a longtime Ladywell resident I have often, at busy times especially, opted to get to Blackheath via the Hither Green backstreets rather than sit…
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Help Catbytes get more Lewisham families online by donating your unwanted laptops and hardware
by CereliaThere are families in Lewisham who don’t have access to a computer or laptop, and/or an internet connection. There are also people who are shielding,…
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July 12 cemeteries open day cancelled over social distancing restrictions
by TonyThis Sunday, July 12, would have been the Open Day event of the Friends of Brockley & Ladywell Cemeteries. Because the restrictions on social-distancing were…
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An oasis of calm in the heart of Lewisham – the Therapeutic Garden at St Mary’s
by TonySince the Covid-19 pandemic struck, St Mary’s Therapeutic Garden has come into its own. It has finally been discovered by the local community and is…
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It’s the new normal at the Ladywell Tavern – booking in advance and ordering from your table with a smartphone app
by TonyThe Ladywell Tavern will be welcoming customers back through its doors this weekend for the first time since lockdown began in March. But you will…
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Covid19 emergency response measures set to leave big hole in council budget without more government support
by TonyLewisham council acted quickly to protect vulnerable members of the community but now faces a significant funding shortfall, warns Cllr Amanda De Ryk, Cabinet Member…
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J J Dallas, no Texan oil baron – but a versatile music hall actor who led a long and varied theatrical career
by TonyMike Guilfoyle, vice-chair of the Friends of Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries, stumbled upon the headstone of JJ Dallas, a versatile actor who toured with the…
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Guildmore strengthens Play Tower fencing after complaints over security but restoration work still left in limbo
by TonyDevelopers Guildmore have strengthened and repaired fencing around the Play Tower after Lewisham Building Preservation Trust raised concerns over the lax security surrounding the grade…