Robert Smith, who founded the Ladywell Society in 1984, has carried out years of research into the Lady Well which gave this neighbourhood its name.…
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Memories of the Playtower: remember what it was like to use the building? Come and share your stories
by TonyAs part of Brockley Max, the community festival celebrating its 25th year, the Ladywell Society will be hosting a film night on the Playtower at…
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Ladywell Society plans to broaden membership and step up campaigning on local issues
by TonyThe Ladywell Society, a campaigning force in the neighbourhood for more than 40 years, has ambitious plans to broaden its membership and step up its…
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Community turns out for a “spring clean-up” of the Playtower grounds
by TonyThe community came out in force for a “spring clean” of the Ladywell Playtower grounds. Well over 40 people turned up to clear litter, cut…
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Inside the Playtower: time, rain and vandals have taken their toll on Grade II listed building
by TonyThe last time Robert Sheppard looked around inside the Playtower was 10 years ago. In February Robert was one of four members of the Ladywell…
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UPDATE: RUSS aims to raise £5,000 in crowd funding campaign to submit Expression of Interest to council in developing the Playtower for the community
by TonyRUSS, the commuity land trust that developed 36 flats at the Church Grove site, is aiming to raise £8,000 so that it can submit “a…
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Eight community groups in Ladywell and Brockley demand quick action to cut high volume of traffic using “rat runs’ through the neighbourhood
by TonyEight community groups across Ladywell, Brockley and neighbouring areas have sent an open letter to Lewisham councillors urging accelerated action on the chronic traffic issues…
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Ladywell residents hope abandoned house on Ellerdale Street will be sold soon after lender repossesses property
by TonyLocal residents on Ellerdale Street received some good news this week. The long abandoned house at 66 Ellerdale Street has been repossessed by lenders after…
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Playtower update: what’s happened to other historic landmarks?
by TonySo what could become of the Playtower? Historic sites and local landmarks are being transformed and given new leases of life as these three examples…
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Council ties itself in knots over the “Save the Playtower” online community petition
by TonyUnlike many London councils, Lewisham says it does not accept online petitions and rejects the Playtower e-petition signed by 3,400 local people Lewisham Council’s website…