The Catford Tavern on Catford Bridge is looking to recruit an experienced Assistant Manager, which may mean that the pub will be opening soon. How soon is anyone’s guess as there is no mention of it on the website but progress is being made. It's been over three years since the pub closed its doors as Pub Company Antic London, were served notice and moved down to the Catford … [Read more...]
Catford welcomes Joy’s Health Sanctuary
Good news for all you health cats and smoothie lovers, Joy’s Health Sanctuary opened its doors this week in Rushey Green. Joy specialises in healthy fruit juices, dairy free protein shakes, dairy free, sugar free and gluten free cakes. Delicious hot patties are also on the menu. You’ll also find organic pasta, healthy option crisps, apple cider vinegar, butters and a host of … [Read more...]
Little Nan’s coming to Catford in February
Have you heard? Little Nan’s is coming to Catford. The group behind Little Nan’s in Deptford, have been chosen to run the bar in Broadway Theatre Catford. The space will be rebranded as Little Nan's Catford Broadway Theatre Saloon and a launch party is promised for 9 February from 5pm. Last year Lewisham council sought bids for a new operator to run the café and bars in … [Read more...]
Meanwhile use properites available in Catford town centre
The London Borough of Lewisham (LBL) is inviting proposals for the meanwhile use of three properties in Catford. The spaces are located within Catford town centre and offer wide possibilities for diverse, creative, commercial, residential and mixed-used occupation. LBL hope the developments will inject a new burst of life and creativity into some of Catford’s derelict and … [Read more...]
Asperger’s: Through My Eyes – a short film by young Catford man
Luis John, 22, has made a film about having Asperger’s Syndrome to raise awareness and help others understand how he sees the world. Luis, who lives in Catford, says he wants the film to show that despite having the condition - which causes difficulties with social interaction and nonverbal communication - he can still achieve anything he sets his mind … [Read more...]
Catford South Light Parade
Like many others, I missed the Catford South Kids’ Lantern Parade on 19 November when hundreds of children from surrounding primary schools and youth groups put on a show with a beautiful night time lantern parade to celebrate the season and local community. The children taking part in the parade came from four local primary schools (Sandhurst, Torridon, Rushey Green, Holy … [Read more...]
Christmas celebrations for 80 local carers at Mecca, Catford
Mecca Catford is hosting a Christmas party for carers in the Lewisham and Bromley area on Wednesday 7 December, with 80 carers attending for an afternoon of festive fun, food and drink. On Saturday, the club will also be hosting another Christmas party, complete with games, entertainment, festive drinks and of course, plenty of bingo. Local businesses will also be attending … [Read more...]
Torridon Road Library is changing
The Archibald Corbett Society and the Corbett Residents Association have joined forces to create the Archibald Corbett Community Library, Arts and Heritage Centre as a charity to take over the management of Torridon Road Library from Lewisham Council. At a meeting of Lewisham Council’s Mayor and Cabinet on 13 July 2016, it was agreed to approve the two groups as preferred … [Read more...]
Programme unveiled for Catford film festival
A diverse selection of cult films, independent shorts and blockbuster favourites make up the programme for a new community-led film festival in south east London. The Catford Free Film Festival, a celebration of film for all of the community, will run from Friday 16 to Saturday 24 September 2016, at venues across Catford. With eight screenings and two special workshops on … [Read more...]
Catford teen to showcase amongst London Fashion Week’s youngest designers
On 19th September, Cleopatra Thompson from Catford will have the opportunity to present her design on the London Fashion Week catwalk, thanks to the Fashion Futures project run by charity FAD and sponsors George at Asda and Natwest. The 2016 Fashion Futures Final will take place at Fashion Scout, at the Freemason’s Hall in Covent Garden. The total 21 finalists, aged 16-19 … [Read more...]