Developers Guildmore have strengthened and repaired fencing around the Play Tower after Lewisham Building Preservation Trust raised concerns over the lax security surrounding the grade…
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Fitness online: legendary local instructor, Orlene Henry, tells us about moving her classes online during the Coronavirus crisis
by CereliaWith lockdown, we have had to say goodbye for now to a number of establishments, including local gyms. We’ve looked at what this has meant…
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Life after lockdown: Masks, gloves and aprons in the salon … takeaways and collection only at the cafe
by TonyHow and when will our high streets return to something like normality? As the government starts to ease lockdown measures, Ladywell Live talks to Xpressions…
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Prisoners, poison suspects , Polish submariners … Mike Guilfoyle pores over the faded headstones and plaques of Hither Green cemetery
by TonyMike Guilfoyle, who recently published a third brief guide on 30 of the illustrious deceased buried in Brockley and Ladywell cemeteries, has been tempted to…
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The show must go online: how local businesses are adapting to social distancing and the Coronavirus lockdown
by CereliaIn 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…