In 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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‘We are feeling the love and support of our local community’ – perspective of a local nurse on the coronavirus crisis
by CereliaMany roads in Lewisham stood silent at 10am on 21 April. The 2-minute silence was intended to honour the memory of two nurses and one…
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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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Wanted! Old photos, letters, newspaper cuttings and your memories … an appeal from Ladywell Society’s Robert Smith to all local residents
by TonyMany of you will have a lot on coping with Covid19, but if you find you’ve got some time on your hands at home why…
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Councillors stay in touch with vulnerable people, offer advice on free school meals and explain cemetery closure
by TonyUPDATE 27 April: We have confirmed that the cemetery is now open during weekends for those wanting to visit the graves of their loved ones.…
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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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Neighbourhood notables 10: A boxer, the author of Beau Geste, a link to Jack the Ripper, and a “grave crime” in 1894
by TonyIn this final part of his fascinating series on neighbourhood notables, Mike Guilfoyle, vice-chair of the Friends of Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries, tells the stories…
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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…