Originally posted on Nature Conservation Lewisham:
The people behind ‘Lewisham’s 3 Peaks Challenge’ write: The Brockley Three Peaks walk was an idea which sprung out of a co-design workshop last summer, as part of the neighbourhood planning work. A year later, local residents, with thanks to grant funding from the Ladywell ward assembly, have made it happen! Realising what a great asset their hilly open… Continue reading Lewisham 3 Peaks challenge

It’s on my reading list Continue reading Not talking to white people about race doesn’t mean withdrawing

Originally posted on The Play's The Thing UK:
I have a fairly robust constitution and am not particularly squeamish, but Gary Owen’s latest had me trying not to be sick on Meg Vaughan’s bag on my right, or the empty seats to my left and in front of me. They were empty because some people walked out in the first half, and others didn’t… Continue reading Killology, Royal Court

There are a few hustings taking place in the next few days across the three constituencies in Lewisham. Why not take the chance to ask the candidates one of the questions from our virtual hustings Lewisham West & Penge Sydenham Society hustings, JK Banqueting Hall 15 Perry Vale SE23 2NE, Tuesday 6th June (note date change) at 7pm 38 Degrees hustings, Wesley Halls Methodist Church, 211-213 Sydenham … Continue reading Lewisham Hustings update

Originally posted on Penge Forum – The Voice for Penge and Anerley:
In order to make our Hustings manageable, we have restricted the invitations to those candidates seeking election in Lewisham West and Penge and who represent political parties which have European or Westminster parliamentary representation.  That is from the Conservative Party, The Green Party, The Labour Party, The :Lib Dems and UKIP. The full… Continue reading Candidates for General Election confirmed

Originally posted on The Albany, Deptford:
Following six seasons sharing ground-breaking works-in-progress in the Albany studio, the pioneering curators of Cabaret Playroom have been awarded an Arts Council grant to invest in a scaled up version of the event.  Cabaret Playroom: The Big One will take place in the Albany’s main space on Saturday 10 June. Tricity Vogue and Matthew Floyd Jones. Photography: James Millar… Continue reading Deptford Cabaret Night wins Arts Council England funding to grow!