The 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…
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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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So what did you do in the great lockdown? Work from home, volunteer, do the garden … here’s what some of my neighbours are doing to keep busy
by TonySo what are you doing in the great lockdown? Are you working from home, volunteering to support neighbours and local groups, gardening, learning a language,…
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How are you keeping yourself busy in the lockdown? If you are a chess enthusiast the Lewisham Chess Club (@LewishamChess) has just what you need…
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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…
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‘Significant win’ for Lewisham Hospital cleaners as contractor ups their hourly rate of pay – Update
by CereliaUPDATE 23/04/2020: GMB Union are reporting a ‘significant’ win for Lewisham Hospital’s cleaners after ISS (their employer) agreed to up their hourly rate of pay.…
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Lewisham communities come together to support the old and vulnerable as Coronavirus crisis deepens
by CereliaCommunities in Lewisham are coming together to help their older and more vulnerable members who might be self-isolating. Facebook and Whatsapp groups have sprung up…