Now 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…
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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…