Mike Guilfoyle, a member of the Friends of Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries, recalls the life of Greenwich astronomer James Carpenter who wrote an influential book…
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The RUSS Church Grove project: two years on the 36 flats are close to completion
by TonyRUSS, the volunteer-led community land trust that promotes sustainable communities, recently held an Open Day for prospective residents at its latest project on Church Grove.…
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Tiny Forest 0f 600 saplings takes root in Ladywell Fields
by TonyLadywell Fields now has a ‘Tiny Forest’ of 600 saplings, planted in November 2022 as a result of a partnership between Earthwatch, Lewisham Council and…
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What’s next for the Play Tower? It has been a long wait for nothing to happen!
by TonyMany in Ladywell will be very disappointed to learn that the scheme to restore the Victorian Grade II listed swimming baths AKA the Play Tower…
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‘Concerns about fire safety, vehicle access and disruption have fuelled a 16 year fight against development at the end of Church Grove’
by TonyTerry Edge, a resident of Church Grove, has long been concerned about the impact development on the site at the end of the grove will…
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Residents at Keswick Court flats want security of blocks improved after recent fatal stabbing in Malyons Road
by TonyResidents in the Keswick Court flats on Ladywell’s Malyons Road are worried about the security of the property and their own personal safety after months…
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UPDATE: Prendergast governors back plans to turn Leathersellers’ schools into multi-academy trust
by TonyGovernors of the Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools which includes Prendergast on Hilly Fields have backed the proposal to turn the schools into a multi-academy trust…
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Antisocial behaviour: Lewisham’s safer communities service provides contact details for reporting incidents, advice and support
by TonyAntisocial behaviour (ASB) incidents appear to be on the increase. Police forces, councils and housing associations are reporting significant spikes in ASB cases, according to…
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Planning applications to be submitted this year for Catford town centre improvements at rail stations and Thomas Lane Yards
by TonyThe Catford Framework Plan is a long-term vision to guide development of Catford town centre over the next couple of decades. Redevelopment work will go…
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Over 20 women keen to find out about local women’s history joined a special walk in Ladywell & Brockley Cemeteries on Saturday 8 April, writes…