Thriving 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,…
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Nature volunteering in Lewisham. What’s the big idea?
by TonyI had a bit of a lightbulb moment during a recent meeting of the Lewisham Biodiversity Partnership after someone said that they couldn’t get any…
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CommunityLocal History
Coming up roses – from Napoleon and a Paris Chateau to Dermody Road, Lewisham, two famous gardeners and the Rose of Martinique
by TonyWalking past the Rose Corner in Ladywell led Mike Guilfoyle, vice-chair of the Friends of Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries, to ponder an historical link to…
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Eat well, eat healthy, says Patsy, as Ladywell Village Fruit ‘n Veg celebrates its first year in business
by TonyPatsy, the ever friendly face behind Ladywell Village Fruit ‘n Veg, is about to celebrate her first year in business. “It’s been hard work ……
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In Dulci Jubilo, a festive medieval song, turned into hit tune by Mike Oldfield, was first given a popular arrangement by a Ladywell organist
by TonySearching online for a festive hit song, Mike Guilfoyle, vice-chair of the Friends of Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries, discovers a link between Mike Oldfield and…
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Budget cuts force assembly rethink as council favours online meetings and community networks
by TonyLewisham council is planning to revamp Local Assemblies and seek to improve engagement with residents by developing “community networks” of local groups such as residents’…
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Update: Plenty SE13 raises funding from 257 supporters in 28 days
by TonyPlenty SE13’s crowdfunding campaign has proved a great success. Alina and Joel, local residents and owners of Cafe Oscar’s, have r raised more than £14,000…
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UPDATE: Frendsbury Gardens, a community space for local people, is holding an open day and looking for more volunteers
by TonyFrendsbury Gardens, which is used by hundreds of local people as a place to learn, and a place to play, is holding an open day…
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Time to hit the right note: Quaggy community choir looks forward to singing together again
by TonyLewisham should be alive with the sound of music. But sadly our local amateur choirs are still not allowed to sing even though Covid restrictions…