A WFUL D EVASTATION I N B ROCKLEY C EMETERY W ith recent persistant wind, rain and rough weather a large tree bow has fallen from a tall poplar across part of Brockley Cemetery's old grave plots within the circular "A-Con" sector. M any tablatures have been knocked down. Similar to a row of toppled dominoes gravestones are smashed to pieces. T he situation presents a very sad, sorry sight. Photo record of 'devastation' 6th December 2009 Bob Clark I t would be useful to know... Read Full Story
Gordonbrock School's application to redevelop some of its school buildings were approved by a Lewisham Council planning committee last Thursday. The plans had met with some fierce opposition due to a range of concerns, including the loss of some historic buildings, the loss of playground space, a possible increase in noise for some neighbouring homes, dissatisfaction with the quality and sustainability of the new design and, of course, the inevitable disruption for pupils during the... Read Full Story
A quick reminder about the Ladywell and Brockley Christmas markets tomorrow. The Ladywell one is outside Ladywell Station from 10am-4pm, while the Brockley one is on Coulgate Street from 12-6pm. Lots of food and crafts stalls, including my neighbour Eleanor's deli stall, which is part of her ongoing market research before (hopefully) setting up a shop in Ladywell. According to flyers in Ladywell Chippy, a new boutique/gift shop is also opening at 89 Ladywell Road tomorrow, though it looked... Read Full Story
“ U P T H E L I N E ” 11th November 2009 7.15pm - 8.26pm (approx. 1 hour - 11minutes) An Evening Event at Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries A3 poster of "UP THE LINE" Event Classical Music ~ Poetry ~ Film ~ Contemporary Dance ~ Soundscape Children’s Procession You are warmly invited to a short walk through Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries during darkness to experience a unique remembrance event. A lantern lit path will take visitors past a police guard through the... Read Full Story
Lewisham Council has signed up to the Capital Growth scheme, which aims to get 2,012 new community food growing spaces for London by 2012. For Lewisham that equates to 60 community gardens across the borough. There is total funding of £75,000 available and small grants of between £200-£1,500 will be made available. The deadline for entries is: 11 January 2010. Anyone can apply to create one and you can download the how-to guide here - pleasingly, Brockley's community orchard project and the... Read Full Story
Our next councillors' surgery is taking place tomorrow, 11am-12pm, at Hilly Fields Medical Centre, Adelaide Avenue. Do pop along if you've got any queries/problems about council-related services that you want to raise with us. Read Full Story
Loads of stuff happening in and around Ladywell and Brockley over the next couple of weeks, including the guided walk in the cemeteries tomorrow, the public meeting on the Fuel Poverty Bill on Thursday, the opening night of Brockley Max Festival this Friday and various events at Ladywell's newest (and only?) art gallery: Tank Art Gallery. Read on for further details! Tuesday 26th May: Guided walk with Nick Bertrand in Brockley & Ladywell Cemeteries Meet at the Ladywell Road gate at 6.50pm... Read Full Story
As already mooted by Brockley Nick last week, we'll be holding a Brockley Central drinks night with a difference next Thursday 4th June, as part of this year's Brockley MAX festival. We've also pulled a few strings and lined up some great bands, each unique, but sure to gel well with a common acoustic/folky/bluesy sound. Brockley Central Presents, in no particular order: Skinny Lister Skinny Lister make finger-picking good folk music, and are already the next big thing, having been featured... Read Full Story
The Christmas Market returns to Coulgate Street on December 12th, from 12pm-4pm. With 35 stalls, it promises to be the best yet. If the weather is kind, people will be able to double-up with Ladywell Christmas Market , taking place on the same day, ending up at the Ladywell Village Improvement Group's benefit gig at the Ladywell Tavern, featuring live music from The Grey Cats and Felix’s Rock Choir. Read Full Story
The new notice board for the FOBLC (Friends of Brockley & Ladywell Cemeteries) is now up at the Ladywell Road end of the cemeteries, and looking very smart. This is one of the items funded by last year's localities fund. Ute has just posted details of bids for this year's fund, and how you can have your say . (I'm cheating and pre-dating this post by an hour or so, in order for the poll post to stay at the top for a while!). On the downside, this smart new notice board makes the various... Read Full Story
