The Blackheath Bugle (Free subscription) | 27/08/2008
Just boarded my first ever Talkie Bus. I’d read about them, but never actually experienced them… If you fancy giving one a try, just jump on a number 89 from Lewisham to Blackheath. At every stop a voice will bark “89″, followed by the (somewhat spurious) name of the stop. I think the problem is [...]
The Blackheath Bugle (Free subscription) | 20/08/2008
I wouldn’t usually recommend anyone going anywhere near flavoured milk, except that on this occasion, you can get to see several classic films for free. There are quite a few showing at Surrey Quays cinema (not a million miles from Blackheath - take a number 41 bus from outside Lewisham station). I saw Blade Runner there [...]
The Blackheath Bugle (Free subscription) | 16/07/2008
We are lucky enough to live in the part of Blackheath managed by Greenwich council, who seem to have a more sensible policy on recycling than Lewisham. It means that we were given a little green “caddy” to place kitchen scraps into, which can then be transferred to larger white biodegradable sacks, and then [...]
The Blackheath Bugle (Free subscription) | 10/07/2008
Following up on Arachnophobia, I’m sorry to say that the rare spider found on Blackheath story was definitely a bit of a red herring. I contacted GreenScene (part of Lewisham council), and got a very helpful reply from the aptly named Nick Pond: Dear BB, I have enquired with a local entomologist who responded regarding [...]
The Blackheath Bugle (Free subscription) | 24/06/2008
Just found a wonderful local history book -”A Century of Lewisham” by John Coulter. One of the best images from it, showing a caravan of camels traipsing up Tranquil Vale towards “Billy Smart’s Circus” on the heath, in the 1950s. The camels were supposed to have been Algerian veterans from the Foreign Legion. Click the [...]
leepedia lite (Free subscription) | 22/06/2008
The inaugural meeting of Lewisham and Greenwich Young Cyclists will take place on Wednesday 9th July 2008 at 7.30pm in the Family Learning Centre of John Ball Primary School, Hurren Close, SE3 0TP. This is the building facing the vehicular entrance to Blackheath Station car park, not the main school building. The Agenda for the meeting is: 1. Introductions 2. Election of chair 3. Election of secretary...
Transpontine (Free subscription) | 05/06/2008
June 2008 is apparently the first Gypsy, Traveller and Roma History Month . As part of it in Lewisham, the London Gypsy Orchestra are playing at Blackheath Halls on June 13th. So here's a bit of South London Gypsy History. The Gypsy presence in South London is marked in some of the place names, most obviously Gypsy Hill. On a more derogatory note, South Norwood Hill was once known as Beggars Hill....
Transpontine (Free subscription) | 05/06/2008
Tomorrow night (Thursday 5th of June) Blackheath Morris Men willl be out dancing in a couple of local pubs - the Jolly Farmers on Lewisham High Street from around 7.30 and the Wickham Arms , 69 Upper Brockley Road from about 9. More details from Richard at Baggage Reclaim .
Baggage Reclaim (Free subscription) | 03/06/2008
This Thursday evening I will be out with Blackheath Morris Men for their "Lewisham Tour". As I have remarked here on many occasions before, Lewisham is not blessed with many good pubs, in fact I can't think of a worse area in London for decent boozers, so the tour is, by neccesity, confined to two pubs. We start at the wonderful Jolly Farmers on Lewisham Highstreet. Gathering about 7.30 for dancing...
leepedia lite (Free subscription) | 30/05/2008
Lewisham Press Release: The skies of Blackheath in south east London, will come alive with kites of all shapes, sizes and colours when the Blackheath Bike and Kite Festival gets underway. The Bike and Kite Festival will take place between 11am and 4pm each day. The event has been organised by Festival Special Events and the Kite Society on behalf of Lewisham Council. Sponsored by Transport for London,...
Cynically optimistic (Free subscription) | 25/05/2008
I feel good and full of vegetable chilli now. Went out earlier - jumped on the train to Lewisham (as there was one on its way), and walked on to the Pets at Home on Blackheath Hill, as I needed to pick up some rat bits that my friendly local pet shop doesn't sell. It was lovely to be walking along in the sun.
leepedia lite (Free subscription) | 15/05/2008
This Sunday the 18th May 2008 Meeting up at 11am at The Crown - top of Blackheath Village and 11.30 at Cutty Sark Gardens ROUTE Thames Path to Tower Bridge, over then return along the north side to Greenwich Foot Tunnel. Easy and flat. All welcome, suitable for children age 7+ who are confident cyclists and new or returning cyclists. Further details from Tom Crispin
Green Ladywell (Free subscription) | 29/03/2008
Above: Anne Garrett (Green Party GLA candidate for Bexley & Bromley), Sian Berry (Green Party Mayor of London candidate ) and me (Green Party GLA candidate for Greenwich & Lewisham). Busy day today, with the 'Save our hospital services' march from Blackheath to Ladywell Fields, via Lewisham Hospital, recuperative lunch in Masons, then delivering London Green News in the afternoon. Rather disappointing...
Green Ladywell (Free subscription) | 26/03/2008
A march is taking place this Saturday to show local concern at proposals to cut services at Lewisham Hospital. March and Demonstrate to Save Your Health Services Saturday 29th March 2008 Assemble at All Saints Church, Montpelier Vale, Blackheath, SE3 Leaving at 11am to march to Lewisham Hospital and then to Ladywell Fields for a rally and speeches at 12 noon. The march has been organised by Lewisham...
Serviced Office News (Free subscription) | 01/03/2008
HSMP Services Ltd is a London based company which is launching Oplex Business Centre, this company is offering flexible and affordable office space to small business from Lewisham, Greenwich, Deptford and Blackheath. The Business centre will offer all normal business requirements in a professional manner, these include: hot desking, Workstations and virtual offices for busy professionals [...]
