Lewisham Neighbourhoods Chitter Chatter
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Lord Camomile
Yipchaa!
Ah, shame. We've got a match on that afternoon so I'm hoping I can convince some of the players to hit up that screening afterwards 
Hope you can make it to Next Goal Wins, don't think I've seen you since that bus ride on the Party in a Hedge!
Hope you can make it to Next Goal Wins, don't think I've seen you since that bus ride on the Party in a Hedge!
Lord Camomile
Yipchaa!
(Which was far longer ago than any of us would care to think about 
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Lord Camomile
Yipchaa!
If I remember!
Lord Camomile
Yipchaa!
Cross-posting once again...
Lord Camomile
Yipchaa!
*bing bong*
Good afternoon, this is your friendly reminder that the very charming documentary Next Goal Wins will be screening at New Cross Learning this evening at 7pm.
Maggot
In the meantime, here's our latest blog post about the Inequality double bill and discussion held at the library last night.
Good afternoon, this is your friendly reminder that the very charming documentary Next Goal Wins will be screening at New Cross Learning this evening at 7pm.
Maggot
In the meantime, here's our latest blog post about the Inequality double bill and discussion held at the library last night.
Lord Camomile
Yipchaa!
No worries, it happens 
Here's a taster of what you missed. I really recommend it as a documentary, you'll fall in love with the team even if you don't like football
Here's a taster of what you missed. I really recommend it as a documentary, you'll fall in love with the team even if you don't like football
Orang Utan
Psychick Worrier Ov Geyoor
article on local oddball Ray Woolford: http://www.vice.com/en_uk/read/ray-woolford-election-candidate-ray-woolford
Orang Utan
Psychick Worrier Ov Geyoor
His festival was a big flop too:
http://m.newsshopper.co.uk/news/129...rd_festival_flop__killed_bank_holiday_trade_/
http://m.newsshopper.co.uk/news/129...rd_festival_flop__killed_bank_holiday_trade_/
Puddy_Tat
naturally fluffy
ETA -
at the whole thing. I had noticed this was on, and had I not been bloody busy, would probably have gone. I'm bloody glad I didn't.I'm aware I'm something of an outside observer (mum-tat lives in Lewisham borough so i'm a fairly frequent visitor) but I get the impression i like a lot of what Lewisham PBP do, but RW -
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DietCokeGirl
Fishing in the rivers of life
Honest-to-God real email I just received:
"We are pleased to announce a rare opportunity to secure a luxury apartment, located in the vibrant, up and coming area of Deptford.
This stunning development offers 132 new homes, including 8 luxurious 2 bedroom penthouse apartments, which are being offered through [TWATS] exclusively at discounted prices.
As Deptford is widely considered to be the new Shoreditch, Depftord is in an excellent location as it is 15 minutes away from Canary Wharf. Going through a regeneration and rapidly gentrifying, set to be a trendy area for well paid, young, urban professionals. Deptford has been labelled by Mayor Boris Johnson as one of London’s “main opportunity areas”.
·One stop to London Bridge in 6 minutes
· Direct access to Deptford station – the first of its kind in London
· High specification studio, 1 & 2 bedroom apartments
· Views across the City of London and Canary Wharf
· Dedicated concierge facility & communal roof terrace
Prices start from £630,000 for the 2 bedroom penthouse apartments.
For more information, or to arrange a time to view this fantastic opportunity please email us at [details removed to protect the guilty]"
"We are pleased to announce a rare opportunity to secure a luxury apartment, located in the vibrant, up and coming area of Deptford.
This stunning development offers 132 new homes, including 8 luxurious 2 bedroom penthouse apartments, which are being offered through [TWATS] exclusively at discounted prices.
As Deptford is widely considered to be the new Shoreditch, Depftord is in an excellent location as it is 15 minutes away from Canary Wharf. Going through a regeneration and rapidly gentrifying, set to be a trendy area for well paid, young, urban professionals. Deptford has been labelled by Mayor Boris Johnson as one of London’s “main opportunity areas”.
·One stop to London Bridge in 6 minutes
· Direct access to Deptford station – the first of its kind in London
· High specification studio, 1 & 2 bedroom apartments
· Views across the City of London and Canary Wharf
· Dedicated concierge facility & communal roof terrace
Prices start from £630,000 for the 2 bedroom penthouse apartments.
For more information, or to arrange a time to view this fantastic opportunity please email us at [details removed to protect the guilty]"
wow! £630k too
DietCokeGirl
Fishing in the rivers of life
Couldn't believe the staggering array of clichés. Especially confused by the 'rapidly gentrifying' being presented as a positive.
Anju
Well-Known Member
Direct access to the station! - So people can live in Deptford without having to risk mixing with the locals, at least until they have been reduced in number and tamed. No idea how they will actually get on a train as they are packed at rush hour already, perhaps the flats will come with priority boarding as well.
My favorite developer misrepresentation came from the Convoys wharf people, describing Deptford adventure playground as a run down youth club when it is actually an amazing place for all the local kids to get together in a safe-ish environment. They also felt that the high street did not fit in with their development.
My favorite developer misrepresentation came from the Convoys wharf people, describing Deptford adventure playground as a run down youth club when it is actually an amazing place for all the local kids to get together in a safe-ish environment. They also felt that the high street did not fit in with their development.
Treacle Toes
Time
I pass there often but have never been in. Let me know when you are going again as it's 10 minutes walk from home.
ringo
Macaroni cheese controller
I pass there often but have never been in. Let me know when you are going again as it's 10 minutes walk from home.
Will do
I said I'd try and go next week as a mate is having her birthday there but after the epic journey home it'll depend on how much energy I have.
Treacle Toes
Time
ska invita Do you know The Flower of Kent? Read Ringo's posts above for context.
ska invita
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long standing ungentrified pub ~ there was a map of new x pubs made a couple of years back and FLower of Kent was left of itska invita Do you know The Flower of Kent? Read Ringo's posts above for context.
ive never been (a game of pool years ago} but bizarrely i dreamt about it once!
well up for it though ruti ~ wednesdays are perfect for me
need to check this one and the golden spot on thursdays
ringo what was the selection like? what eras?
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ska invita
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is what i wrote three years back:
Text from that (out of date a bit) map reads:
The White Hart Hotel
This boozer is frequented by a mixed bag of locals but has lately acquired something of a seedy reputation. Beware also the Millwall hardnuts who swarm in on match days! (4/10)
The Five Bells
Slotting seamlessly in amongst bookies and takeways, this rather intimidatingly blokey retreat has plenty of space for the mainly elderly patrons to rattle around in. (4/10)
The New Cross Inn
Its opulent exterior masks a dingy and ragged interior reminiscent of a grubby student union bar. Hosts regular indie gig nights and quizzes but otherwise, it’s rather unlively. (5/10)
The Marquis of Granby
A no-nonsense, perfectly adequate Irish-themed hangout for various natives. Features Sky Sports, a decent jukebox and pool tables. (8/10)
The Walpole
Appears youthful and edgy on the outside, but inside it’s another story! Offers Thai cuisine and a
student discount, but look out for sozzled old-timers hogging the bar. (6/10)
The Amersham Arms
The best-known and hippest pub in SE14. Features a cosy front bar area, grubby weekend nightclub at the rear and great value roasts and a jumble sale upstairs on Sundays. Comedy nights are most Mondays. (9/10)
The Royal Albert
Hugely popular among local creative types and students, this pub ticks all the right boxes: spacious, comfy interior, chintzy decor, welcoming vibe, good quality food and best of all, its quiz nights on Mondays. (10/10)
Royal George
A great little alternative to the more fashionable pubs in the area, this old-school drinking hole with a charming nautical theme sits hidden among quiet side-streets and serves cheap, quality Samuel Smiths on tap. (8/10)
Goldsmiths Tavern
Beloved of local students, it has been through several incarnations over the years but has lately been a shadow of its former offbeat self. Its new owners will soon relaunch it as the ‘New Cross House’, its original name. (6/10)
The Hobgoblin
Best known locally for its huge beer garden, Thai food and barbecue and its good selection of ales. The clientele is mostly youthful thanks to the student discount, but the atmosphere tends to be hit-and-miss. (7/10)
The Telegraph at the Earl of Derby
Opened in 2009 in a quiet residential area in place of a former dive, this has quickly become a hit with locals who appreciate the smart, spacious new interior and the good selection of continental beers on tap. (9/10)
Skehan’s
Slightly isolated at the fringe of the Telegraph Hill conservation area, this pub is renowned locally for its friendly atmosphere, beer garden and the quality Thai cuisine served in the adjoining restaurant. (8/10)
The Montague Arms
An endearingly ramshackle and eccentric gem with owners who could be your grandparents. Decor is a bewildering blend of taxidermy and nauticalia, the bar sells cheap Samuel Smiths beer and the stage hosts quirky music acts and cabaret. (9/10)
Motague ARms has closed and reopened since then - was in there last month and its brilliant - good live music programme and general oldskool New X GMT crowd <recommend
ringo
Macaroni cheese controller
Revive selectors - most will play 70's roots or ska and rock steady. Last night was all 70's classics, which made a nice change and was really enjoyable - Mighty Diamonds, Sugar Minott, Wailers, Gregory Isaacs etc.
Great moment when they did a big announcement for next weeks selector - 'The Great Robba T'.
Someone shouted out "Who's that then?" and the MC nodded to the back of the room and said "It's Robert over there"
ska invita
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ska invita
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Sticking this here too:
Lewisham and Southwark College has been singled out by the Tories for the harshest cuts of any Further Education College in the country. One site has already been closed and another at Camberwell due to go. 312 jobs are at risk with around 200 jobs eventually being cut. This with devastate South East London by almost demolishing FE in 2 boroughs where it is a crucial second chance for many people.
FUNDRAISING GIG AT THE AMERSHAM - THURSDAY 21st MAY - 7.30-1.30am
Acts include: ONE JAH (formed at Lewisham College) / COLIN SAMURAI / STEVE MORRISON / TRACKHORSE / CERI JAMES. MIKUS (Dub DJ set) and PAT LYONS Master of ceremonies.
ONE JAH
Compered by Pat Lyons!
COLIN SAMURAI
etc
-great line up - if you are anywhere near south east london do come and support! Really important campaign..... Come and say hello too...i'll be playing some roots rock reggae at some point (not sure when yet ~ maybe between acts)
There'll be a flyer and more info on its way soon....
Lewisham and Southwark College has been singled out by the Tories for the harshest cuts of any Further Education College in the country. One site has already been closed and another at Camberwell due to go. 312 jobs are at risk with around 200 jobs eventually being cut. This with devastate South East London by almost demolishing FE in 2 boroughs where it is a crucial second chance for many people.
FUNDRAISING GIG AT THE AMERSHAM - THURSDAY 21st MAY - 7.30-1.30am
Acts include: ONE JAH (formed at Lewisham College) / COLIN SAMURAI / STEVE MORRISON / TRACKHORSE / CERI JAMES. MIKUS (Dub DJ set) and PAT LYONS Master of ceremonies.
ONE JAH
Compered by Pat Lyons!
COLIN SAMURAI
etc
-great line up - if you are anywhere near south east london do come and support! Really important campaign..... Come and say hello too...i'll be playing some roots rock reggae at some point (not sure when yet ~ maybe between acts)
There'll be a flyer and more info on its way soon....
mod
A modernist
is what i wrote three years back:
Text from that (out of date a bit) map reads:
The White Hart Hotel
This boozer is frequented by a mixed bag of locals but has lately acquired something of a seedy reputation. Beware also the Millwall hardnuts who swarm in on match days! (4/10)
The Five Bells
Slotting seamlessly in amongst bookies and takeways, this rather intimidatingly blokey retreat has plenty of space for the mainly elderly patrons to rattle around in. (4/10)
The New Cross Inn
Its opulent exterior masks a dingy and ragged interior reminiscent of a grubby student union bar. Hosts regular indie gig nights and quizzes but otherwise, it’s rather unlively. (5/10)
The Marquis of Granby
A no-nonsense, perfectly adequate Irish-themed hangout for various natives. Features Sky Sports, a decent jukebox and pool tables. (8/10)
The Walpole
Appears youthful and edgy on the outside, but inside it’s another story! Offers Thai cuisine and a
student discount, but look out for sozzled old-timers hogging the bar. (6/10)
The Amersham Arms
The best-known and hippest pub in SE14. Features a cosy front bar area, grubby weekend nightclub at the rear and great value roasts and a jumble sale upstairs on Sundays. Comedy nights are most Mondays. (9/10)
The Royal Albert
Hugely popular among local creative types and students, this pub ticks all the right boxes: spacious, comfy interior, chintzy decor, welcoming vibe, good quality food and best of all, its quiz nights on Mondays. (10/10)
Royal George
A great little alternative to the more fashionable pubs in the area, this old-school drinking hole with a charming nautical theme sits hidden among quiet side-streets and serves cheap, quality Samuel Smiths on tap. (8/10)
Goldsmiths Tavern
Beloved of local students, it has been through several incarnations over the years but has lately been a shadow of its former offbeat self. Its new owners will soon relaunch it as the ‘New Cross House’, its original name. (6/10)
The Hobgoblin
Best known locally for its huge beer garden, Thai food and barbecue and its good selection of ales. The clientele is mostly youthful thanks to the student discount, but the atmosphere tends to be hit-and-miss. (7/10)
The Telegraph at the Earl of Derby
Opened in 2009 in a quiet residential area in place of a former dive, this has quickly become a hit with locals who appreciate the smart, spacious new interior and the good selection of continental beers on tap. (9/10)
Skehan’s
Slightly isolated at the fringe of the Telegraph Hill conservation area, this pub is renowned locally for its friendly atmosphere, beer garden and the quality Thai cuisine served in the adjoining restaurant. (8/10)
The Montague Arms
An endearingly ramshackle and eccentric gem with owners who could be your grandparents. Decor is a bewildering blend of taxidermy and nauticalia, the bar sells cheap Samuel Smiths beer and the stage hosts quirky music acts and cabaret. (9/10)
Motague ARms has closed and reopened since then - was in there last month and its brilliant - good live music programme and general oldskool New X GMT crowd <recommend
I've drank in 7 of these establishments. The Hobgoblin had gone 'very' up market in the last year and is now...
http://www.rosepubandkitchen.com/
I'm not normally a fan of pubs being refurbed and taken over but on this occasion its a huge, huge improvement.
ska invita
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oryx
Sitting on the bok of the day
Whoever said The Thai Garden (think that's what it's called) at Skehan's is 'quality' either ate there a very long time ago or has never actually eaten there! It's very poor compared to the Tamnag in Crystal Palace or Mantanah in S Norwood. (SE London's not great for Thai food IMHO).
The old Montague was great - a total one-off!
Treacle Toes
Time
Apart from the thread on here about the FWF and thier questionable uninclusive behaviour/attitudes...did they, didn't they etc...it was slightly amusing, more repulsive, to hear from a friend of mine recently how she arrived home in the early hours of the morning after a night out at a friends house to find them sprawlled all over her flat, sick up the walls etc with her 17 year old daughter and friends. My mate, generous soul that she is was very pragmatic about it when she told me, saying...we had words, my daughter is over that/them now. Thank fuck.
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