Sydenham Town Forum

Hello - 161 Food+Drink (161 Kirkdale), is now a collection point for the Lewisham Foodbank. As you say above, store cupboard items are requested (they provide the most flexibility), but any items donated will be gratefully accepted. Current priorities are long-life milk, juice, fruits and puddings, ...

Hello - our hours are on our front door, on twitter and on facebook if you ever need to double check

We're open Wednesday 5-11pm and then Thurs - Sunday 10am - 11pm

Hello - Many thanks for the kind words. 161 Food+Drink is all about the Food+Drink so it makes perfect sense to us to showcase the favourites :) As it's a Quarterly Review, it will happen again in about 3 months, so keep an eye out for dates While I'm here I also want to say thank you - we are now s...

This looks great

Hello The Late Knights shop opens today 11am-7pm, on Southey St in Penge. It's a home brew supply shop, plus a bottle shop. They are also doing Late Night Late Knights events at Alexandra Nurseries at the moment, so keep an eye out for them :) We also stock Late Knights at 161 Food+Drink, with their...

Tim, most developers revise their plans over the course of projects of this scale and I wasn't speculating on the ability of the developer to fund the project. I perhaps could have been clearer that project 'completion' shouldn't just mean ensuring the building is finished. I am sure that a key cons...

Hello - I've been speaking to the developer and the agents as (don't tell anyone) I'm always on the lookout for additional sites in the area, as well as our little shop at 161 Kirkdale. I understand that the original intention wasn't feasible given current lending criteria (commercial and residentia...

Thanks JMLF, I'm sure we'll see you soon - and we know we could never compete with Arcade Fire

It was a great night - and we look forward to doing it all again tonight!

Children, babies, and their adult companions are very welcome - and we like to think of ourselves as a coffee/food/wine/beer/other things shop.... so hopefully you'll find something that suits

We have wifi, too!

Hello :D We are indeed opening tomorrow. We are starting with reduced hours, and will then increase days and times over the next few weeks. We'll always have the current hours on the door, and you can follow us on Twitter @161Kirk for updates This week: Thursday 4-11pm Friday 4-11pm Saturday 10am-11...

Hello - I am very happy to say that our little drink shop/cafe at 161 Kirkdale will open in the next few weeks. I'll come back to you with more information and specific dates, but expect a slow start as we build up to our combined day and evening hours. We've had had a lot of support from neighbours...

Great news - can't wait to see what you've done to the place

Thanks to all for your good wishes and ideas - Mary, we are very interested in the potential of the Windmill....I'd love to chat and will drop you a note Please feel free to contact either of us if you have ideas for spaces for entertainment/food/music - doesn't matter if they're currently under-lov...

Sadly, Louise and I won't be managing programming for the Zanzibar space We have been working with some talented partners to bring the space back into life as a valued and busy community asset, but unfortunately our original arrangement with John fell through Thanks to everyone who supported and com...

Hi Maintaining a licence allows us flexibility to develop the best programme. I’m only interested in delivering events (either directly or with great partners) that are extremely well managed and make best use of the space throughout the week. Any event, no matter what end time, should target a good...

Thanks for your comments - and your support for our approach! I completely understand any cynicism (and frustration, fatigue) - however, Louise and I feel like we started this with our events last Summer; John's been very receptive and generous with the space, for us and others like the Sydenham Art...

Great idea - their chocolate and overall retail approach is excellent.

Empty shops near Cobb's Corner....

Hello - I am very excited about a new project that Louise Brooks and I are partnering on – a review of the Zanzibar business model. We’re working with John Wright, the owner. Our work will evolve over the next weeks/months – as we research, consult and of course take into account the licensing discu...

Hello - I hope to see many of you at The Dolphin tomorrow night! I've organised some local street food traders - who are providing delicious things including vegetarian, hearty soup and stew, tacos, and Italian smallgoods - plus the pub has arranged a brass band and carol singing. As you would expec...

MANY THANKS to everyone who came along last night - I agree that it was a relaxed and family friendly evening; and also fun for those who decided to stay until closing :) I'm busy planning the next one already - we will definitely have one with a festive theme in December, and if interest is there I...