Hilly Fields Midsummer Fayre will celebrate its 51st year on June 20. The community event, organised by the Brockley Society, brings togther thousands of residents…
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Ladywell Society launches survey to find out what matters most to local people
by TonyThe Ladywell Society, keen to broaden its reach and step up its activities in the neighbourhood, has launched a short survey to find out what…
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Ladywell Society funded Playtower mural celeberates endurance and history of the building as well as the resilience and determination of local community in pushing for regeneration
by TonyThe Ladywell Society funded a striking mural by Barnie XYZ on the gates to the Ladywell Playtower site as a visual demonstration that the historic…
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A deeply researched foray into the history and mystery of the Lady Well
by TonyRobert Smith, who founded the Ladywell Society in 1984, has carried out years of research into the Lady Well which gave this neighbourhood its name.…
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CommunityLadywell SocietyLocal News
Community turns out for a “spring clean-up” of the Playtower grounds
by TonyThe community came out in force for a “spring clean” of the Ladywell Playtower grounds. Well over 40 people turned up to clear litter, cut…
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Inside the Playtower: time, rain and vandals have taken their toll on Grade II listed building
by TonyThe last time Robert Sheppard looked around inside the Playtower was 10 years ago. In February Robert was one of four members of the Ladywell…
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Playtower update: what’s happened to other historic landmarks?
by TonySo what could become of the Playtower? Historic sites and local landmarks are being transformed and given new leases of life as these three examples…
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Lewisham council to take control of Playtower after Guildmore fails to deliver
by TonyLewisham council is recommending rescinding planning permission for Guildmore’s proposed development and restoration of the Playtower “to unlock the building’s future”. Guildmore was chosen as…
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UPDATE – Council looks at applying for Heritage Lottery funding for Play Tower after developers Guildmore delay starting work amid rising costs
by TonySo what’s happening with the Play Tower? We hear the council is looking at the possibility of applying for National Lottery Heritage Funding to help…
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Council conservation officer “strongly objects” to proposed three storey development on Church Grove
by TonyLewisham’s conservation officer has written a damning report strongly objecting to the proposed Church Grove development at the rear of 27 Ladywell Road. The officer’s…