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Is there an easy link/timetable for upcoming changes? Not heard about this but any increase in trains on weekend is

Unfortunate coincidence would be my best guess - it was actually the flats next door to Kynd and it spread. Obviously could be anyone but someone posted on Facebook that they know one of the residents and it was a top floor flat that set the bottom flat garden alight (cigarette butt or other?! I’m ...

Please see below to be aware/ help Kynd after a fire wrecked part of the cafe and the garden yesterday afternoon. Spread the word if willing/possible to help:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-rebuild-kynd-cafe-sydenham?attribution_id=sl:0d0f1cd0-fc4d-4344-8175-334b6f899691&lang=en_GB&ts=1785743155 ...

Anyone make it to the first one yesterday?!

I couldn’t but heard good things and intending to go next week (think it runs for 6 weeks every Friday 5pm-10pm)

I ca reply! It was the remember me that wasn’t ticked so I was stuck in a weird loop. Thanks for looking at this/all the work you do!

J

This is a test as I can’t reply to anything just see my if can post!

Dear all - I now a few of you in other posts mentioned about meeting/communicating with the new councillors - see below!

https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/meips/ADKq_Nb2NQ4ovOdjnrU7MCdiVfSM8lbzGk1PmgfZzRy1JEYVA1fFTxtyCHMh3bfo44Q_C9Nue0pWDIS7cwZp8HPu1nTSyeTOGIa0Z9ajNqCW1HaTQriwqgYrwbBN2AM06m0NgJ ...

One of the councillors who I’ve randomly been chatting to recently emailed me this in case people want to show their support by typing a few words:

If you want to make a comment in support of the planning application. You can view it here http://planning.lewisham.gov.uk/online-applications ...

They are also looking to be a coffee bar/cafe like space in the daytime and a craft beer place/bar in the evening!

Just to pop on for updates that may be of interest:

On the hoof has just opened as “Saka Maka” with a brilliant looking menu from the 2nd branch of an award winning Indian Restaurant initially in Hither Green. 3pm-10pm 7 days a week. £5 corkage for BYOW too. Assume they will redecorate etc over the ...

Dear all,

Thought be worth flagging how many events Ignition brewery now holds on a regular basis - a little bit of something for everyone’s tastes (give or take!).

Ignition quiz - 7:15 start on the 1st Wednesday and 4th Thursday (tonight!) of every month - Book here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e ...

I imagine it’s so tricky between rents, costs increasing and the need to move with the times which in itself costs money (eg: If the stationers had a newer different shop front/layout would it have brought more custom etc?). I feel that although some businesses appear to be thriving I wonder whether ...

Just in case of interest there have been 2 new coffee shops opened in the last month or two and another on the way on Kirkdale.

Four boroughs on station approach - pretty much takeaway only - very popular coffee and other merchant (sells cycle related merch). They’re 4th place alongside CP ...

The list of local projects that could get funding is up for Sydenham and neighbouring places in Lewisham. The process is far longer and needlessly more janky than it needs to be but you can vote for 3 projects in each of up to 3 different areas if you wish.

You have to do the intro section and put ...

Re: your last point wonder whether the fact both Byne and Wiverton are entirely within Bromley and Venner strays into Lewisham? I’m always confused by it as I’m on Byne - Sydenham post code, bromley council, penge east station nearest station but Sydenham high street nearest high street lol

Just a little bump for the board game night this coming Thursday. Think we have around 10-12 people confirmed so if you fancy a board game, socialising, a ping or a bit of all 3 feel free to come join from 7ish.

Any abilities/experience welcome, bring a game or just play what the regulars bring ...

In either case the huge issue is for anyone with an impairment that increases difficulty of changing trains. Whether it be a physical impairment due to disability or older age, a cognitive impairment or a sensory impairment by entirely cutting a direct train from Honor Oak, Forest Hill, Sydenham and ...

The latest Sydenham society newsletter has the reasons why they have objected in case helpful Barry or anyone else.

The Sydenham Society objected to the licensing application for the following reasons:

There is already a concentration of 3 betting shops within 100 yards;

The premises are in ...

I emailed the licensing folk and cc’d in the councillors and got a pretty quick response from both parties that they had recieved my email etc. Just thought would flag as Lewisham website was having some issues earlier today (at least). For ease here are all emails:

Licensing@lewisham.gov.uk
chris ...

100% agreed. I’m not averse to different businesses and things in the area that I don’t use/like if they contribute to the community etc. But in this case - it’s not providing much in the way of employment, gambling generally preys on those less fortunate and creates more social issues and being ...