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The man charged with murdering Jimmy Mizen lived on Milborough Crescent. He's been remanded till August.

Ive been avoidng the memorial, the sorrow and shock is just palpable.
 
Maggot said:
I can't believe you like that ugly toytown building more than the Gherkin!
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It is functional, to my mind does not stand out too dramatically from the surroundings, which is its intent.

You can't compare the buildings, but within their settings I think that the Gherkin is a massive disappointment: ungainly building, takes little advantage of natural light (compare Canary Wharf) and a let down close-up. But I'm not a fan of architectural testosterone masquerading as style.
 
Kite Ting

was it last Saturday?

Got to Blackheath a bit late, well I've busted my ankle so have been a bit less mobile of late - went to see guys at the Blackheath Assembly rooms
There were still oads of peeps with kites of various forms all over the Heath Itself
 
Ah, an I luuurve Lewisham thread. As long as it keeps those other boroughs at bay...where we have to go when we want to watch a film.
 
hipipol said:
was it last Saturday?

Got to Blackheath a bit late, well I've busted my ankle so have been a bit less mobile of late - went to see guys at the Blackheath Assembly rooms
There were still oads of peeps with kites of various forms all over the Heath Itself
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The main Lewisham Council sponsored Bike and Kite Festival isnt till June 14/ 15, from 11- 4pm.

People still up for a meet up at the Hare and Billet/ Princess of Wales- DBD?
We can do a meet up thread closer to the time?

So people are flying kites most weekends? Great opportunity for photos! I might pop up.
 
Oh, sod it, was just about to post I'd be up for it then remembered we're on holiday!

Could be worse - I could have foregone it for being at work.....
 
I've only ever lived on the borders of Lewisham, the Ferrier estate in Kidbrooke for 10 years and now the Bromley end of Downham, cant say i've ever liked the place to be honest.....:p
 
Thanks for the timely reminder, Melinda. There's a lot going on this weekend. I'm doing the Coin St bash on Saturday afternoon. This looks good for Sunday.
 
Lewisham People's Day is coming up quick! Saturday 12th July- 12-7. Loads of stuff for kids and families- the BookBus is back! :D

Dirty South have a stage! I may consider coming up. Ive been to Dirty South a couple of times since ScifiSam mentioned it.

Dubversion worked People's Day last year and said it was alright, in the end I regretted boycotting it. Hopefully the dead-eyed knuckleheads from New Cross and West Norwood have continue to have something better to do that day.

Full line up and details of the family day out here:

http://www.lewisham.gov.uk/NR/rdonl...04B-E9C7FA598D14/0/PRINTPROOFOFPROGRAMMEb.pdf
 
Melinda said:
Lewisham People's Day is coming up quick! Saturday 12th July- 12-7. Loads of stuff for kids and families- the BookBus is back! :D

Dirty South have a stage! I may consider coming up. Ive been to Dirty South a couple of times since ScifiSam mentioned it.

Dubversion worked People's Day last year and said it was alright, in the end I regretted boycotting it. Hopefully the dead-eyed knuckleheads from New Cross and West Norwood have continue to have something better to do that day.

Full line up and details of the family day out here:

http://www.lewisham.gov.uk/NR/rdonl...04B-E9C7FA598D14/0/PRINTPROOFOFPROGRAMMEb.pdf
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Bump! - cos it's tomorrow (Robert Elms has just said he's going to be talking about it on his show today) Unfortunalty I'll be unable to attend this year cos it clashes with The Event in Southwark Park (Heatwave are playing there:cool::D)
 
Sorry for the C+P but I dont think the gateway campaign have updated their site yet- But they have just sent round this update.




"... our request for a public inquiry was turned down, I think we were all pretty disillusioned with the whole process
which seemed to be driven by political manoeuvring and vested interest rather than reasoned argument.

I thought you may be interested in the following, most of which seems to indicate there is a major rethink going on regarding Gateway."

05/09/2008
Interview with the mayor in which he states:

"We're in final discussions about some of the legal aspects of the planning consent that Lewisham Council granted."

"We're not talking about anything happening this year. We're probably talking about the middle of next year."

http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/l....0.concern_over_250m_lewisham_development.php
He also states that completion of the project will still be in 2012. Six years was the original estimate for the time taken to complete the work, which should push the completion date to some time in 2015 "probably".

Original planning application was for 800 residential units. The following page on the Taylor Wimpy site states that 1000 residential units are planed:

http://www.taylorwimpey.com/Home/TWHomes/MixedUse/Developments/TheGatewayLewishamLondon
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24/06/08
Interview with Heidi Alexander (deputy mayor of Lewisham and cabinet member for regeneration), in which she states:

"In Lewisham Town Centre, we are currently awaiting a detailed application and we hope that work will start next year on the road layout, rivers and services".

This is odd as they were given detailed planning permission for the roads and services in October 2007 and work on this should have started by now:

http://www.zimbio.com/life+in+lewisham/articles/256/Brockley+Central+Interview+Cllr+Heidi+Alexander
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15/02/08
First indications that the developers may be having second thoughts on the development:

http://www.propertyweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=530&storycode=3106204&c=1
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Melinda said:
Two Lib Dem Councillors (Blackheath and Downham) are standing down in Lewisham, forcing by-elections next month.

Duwayne Brooks (Stephen Lawrence's friend) is standing for the Lib Dems in Downham.
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Thanks for the heads up...I shall cast my vote when the time comes
 
Its weird, the more I read about that f*cking BNP woman Tess Culnane, the more disgusting she seems.
She has literally been a member/ stood for office in every far right party possible.

Even the BNP have denounced the BPP as being 'too extreme.' :rolleyes:
 
Melinda said:
Its weird, the more I read about that f*cking BNP woman Tess Culnane, the more disgusting she seems.
She has literally been a member/ stood for office in every far right party possible.

Even the BNP have denounced the BPP as being 'too extreme.' :rolleyes:
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I'd describe it as 'distanced' rather than denounced. Have you posted the link on the thread about the report on white working class racism (lol)?
 
You are so right to correct me! I was projecting I think! :oops: It's absolutely expediancy rather than denunciation.


Ha! Ive been avoiding that WWC thread! Feel free to post the link there though, the blog seem to have catalogued local right wing movements quite closely.

I might come in a bit later to cheerlead, on the off chance you'd need it :)
 
Melinda said:
You are so right to correct me! I was projecting I think! :oops: It's absolutely expediancy rather than denunciation.


Ha! Ive been avoiding that WWC thread! Feel free to post the link there though, the blog seem to have catalogued local right wing movements quite closely.

I might come in a bit later to cheerlead, on the off chance you'd need it :)
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All part of their plan ain't it. Welcome her back to the fold cos there's more chance of her getting elected on their ticket. Kinell.

I don't have time for a discussion on there so might just post it as something they might want to read, there's plenty there that'd be interested in it.

Cheers
 
I saw you posted the blog :) Ace!


In Hither Green News - Ive just found out from another Forum that we may have a new neighborhood drinking establishment :eek:

Cordell's -The 'new' delicatessen /sandwich shop by Hither Green Station's West Entrance (the junction of Springbank and Duncrevie Road) has applied for and been awarded a drinking licence :cool:

Since the demise of the Spotted Cow, there has only been The Station Pub to drink in.

The drinks licence details....
Mon - Sun 10.00am - 11.00pm
Late refreshment 11.00pm 12.00am

No entertainment allowed
All table and chairs outside the permises to be removed by 9.30pm.
 
Wondered what Cordells will do with their licence..?? A small bistro perhaps or even a winebar. Anyhow I give it eighteen months at the most.
I now sometimes go to the Tigers Head, Lee Green, to watch the footie, much less threatening atmosphere than the "Scaffolders Arms" (The Station) with its vertical drinking Peckham Rolex wearing clientele. At the Tigers Head you can sit a view the big screen, excellent jukebox and 50p for a game of pool and big beer garden which has bbqs in the summer
 
Andy the Don said:
Wondered what Cordells will do with their licence..?? A small bistro perhaps or even a winebar. Anyhow I give it eighteen months at the most.
I now sometimes go to the Tigers Head, Lee Green, to watch the footie, much less threatening atmosphere than the "Scaffolders Arms" (The Station) with its vertical drinking Peckham Rolex wearing clientele. At the Tigers Head you can sit a view the big screen, excellent jukebox and 50p for a game of pool and big beer garden which has bbqs in the summer
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I know tha bar of which you speak - best avoided

However I must take task with your description of the "Peckham Rolex" wearers. I am sure they purchased these fakes within the confines of their own fair borough - there is no need to sully the name of fair peckham with such slights
We only have a large enough supply of knock off timepieces for our homegrown thugs - we do not export them accross the border like!!:D:D
 
hipipol.. a Peckham Rolex..

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Geddit.. ;)
 
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