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Ladywell women’s stories from the inspiring and uplifting to the sad victims of violence: local women’s group holds free history walk through cemetery
by TonyLadywell Women have organised a history walk with local historian Julie Robinson on Sunday August 28. Julie, a former Local Studies Librarian with Lewisham Local…
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It’s all change at Ladywell Post Office – new management, new counters, and new opening hours
by TonyIt’s all change at your local Ladywell Post Office in Algernon Rd. The branch will be modernised and become what the Post Office calls one…
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Russ community Hub with kitchen, fast internet connection, projector and wheelchair access can now be hired for classes and events
by TonyThe RUSS Community Hub is offering affordable events, exercise, meetings and workspace at its Church Grove site. It’s a welcoming space with some great features…
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Local History
Grape-picking nuns? Late-night drinking sessions with a bottle of Liebfraumilch? How nostalgia and a wedding celebration sent me on a search for Blue Nun, a 1970s favourite
by TonyBlue Nun, for those too young to remember it, is a sweet white German wine. It was a popular tipple in the 1970s and early…
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‘Folk music from around the world’ at Ladywell’s free, fun-filled family friendly festival
by TonyThe Ladywell World Folk Music Festival returned on Saturday June 18 2022! The free festival took place on the green in front of the Ladywell…
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GLL, the charitable social enterprise that runs the BETTER fitness and leisure facilities, is launching the Adult Weight management for Men. Users get a free…
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CommunityLocal History
Victor Hugo’s friendship with a Guernsey archeological dynasty and a Ladywell link to the author of Les Miserables
by TonyMike Guilfoyle, vice-chair of the Friends of Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries, traces a Guernsey archeological dynasty’s link to Victor Hugo, author of Les Miserables, and…
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Thriving Ladywell steps up crowdfunding campaign for more trees in Embleton Road and Ellerdale Street
by TonyThriving Ladywell is a group of local residents aiming to plant trees along Embleton Road and Ellerdale Street. Organising through their streets’ WhatsApp groups, Thriving…
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Brockley Max 2022: Calling all musicians, artists and performers … it’s time to get organised!
by TonyWe’re gearing up for this year’s Brockley Max between May 27 and June 4 and it all starts here! We’re hoping that you, the community,…