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1 1 May-June1974

1974DescriptionofgeographicalareacoveredbyBrockleyConservationArea,declaredinSeptember1973.BrockleySocietyformedbyresidentsfollowingdistributionofleafletinFebruary1974.AimsandobjectivesofBrockleySociety.Buildingscurrentlythreatened:61BreakspearsRoad(underthreatofdemolition),56-58WickhamRoad(underthreatofdemolition),StPeter'sChurchandVicarage(outlineapplicationtodemolish),StPeter'sChurchHall(outlineapplicationtodemolish).ApplicationstodemolishStPeter'sChurchandStPeter'sChurchHallturneddown.BrocsocwouldliketoseeStPeter'sChurchretained.TherearetwoschoolsofthoughtonStPeter'sChurchHall-redevelopthesiteforhousingorutiliseforcommunityuse.BrocsocisreprestentedonLewishamBoroughConservationAdvisoryCommittee.Membershiptargetof3,000(Brocsocmembershipcosts10p).Meetingon10thApriltodiscussimprovementstoUpperBrockleyRoadshopforecourts,attendedbyshopkeepersandownersandManorAveG.I.A.Detailsoftheschemetobefinalised.ListofStreetRepresentatives.RequestforwastepaperforfundingofBrocsoc.DetailedmapofBrockleyConservationArea.

2 1 July-August1974

1974ArticleonproposaltositeafourlaneroadhighwaybetweenLewishamWayandtherailwayline,withWickhamRoadandFriendlyStreettobeturnedintomajortrafficroutes.ReportisonSouthEastLondonTrafficandEnvironmentalProblems(SELTEP),publishedbytheGLC.Mapsshowingproposeddevelopements.TheGLChiredrenownedtransportconsultantColinBuchanan,whorecommendedagainsttheproposals,buttheGLCdisregardedhisrecommendation.LewishamBoroughCouncilareagainsttheproposals-publicmeetingonJuly19thatSouthLondonTechnicalCollege(nowLesoco)togaugeresidents'reactions.3tonnesofpapercollected,raising£50.88,helpwantedforanhourorsoonthefirstSaturdayofeachmonth,contactBillTurner.Specialarrangementscanbemadeforshops,schools,etc,whowanttheircardboardcollectedduringthemonth.Firstapplicationtodemolisha'period'building(61BreakspearsRoad)sincethedeclarationofBrockleyConservationAreawasturneddownonJuly25th1974byLewishamPlanningandDevelopmentCommittee.BrocsocandManorAveG.I.A.ResidentsAssociationlobbiedtheofficersandcouncillors.Brocsocwantstoadoptageneralpolicyregardingdemolitionof'period'buildings,andprovidesasuggestedpolicy.LewishamBoroughCouncilhaveindicatedtobuildersintheAprileditionof'Outlook'thetypesofimprovementthatarenotacceptableinConservationAreas.WastepaperwantedtoraisefundsforBrocsoc-collectionsonfirstSaturdayofeachmonth.ArticlebySeppRonay,ChairmanofG.I.A.ResidentsAssociation.AtanExtraodrinaryGeneralMeetingofManorAveG.I.A.(GeneralImprovementArea),residentsvotedagainstcompulsorypurchaseoflandsintheMewsarea,butagreedtomixeddevelopment.RequestformaterialsforHistoryofBrockleyexhibitioninNovember.PhotoofWickhamRoadatturnofthecentury.MentionofstileonhillyFields,SchoolforMiddleClassBoys,HighleighHouseGirls'SchoolinTressillianRoadandblackandyellowlamp-posts.ListofcommentsandideasgiventoRoadRepswhentheywentroundtheareainMayforfirstBrocsocAGMtobeheldinOctober.ListofRoadRepresentatives.WorkinggroupssetupbytheRoadReps,withcontactnames-PlanningGroup,ExhibitionGroup,AmenitiesGroup,WastePaperGroup,NewsSheetGroup,AdvisoryGroup.Councillors'AdvisoryServicecontacts.ArticleonproposedFriendlyGardensextensionandproposaltodemolishhousesinOscarStreet,LucasStreetandremaininghousesinAlbynRoadandFriendlyStreet.PublicenquiryonMay7thatDeptfordTownHall.Aroundathirdofresidentspleasedatthechancetoberehoused,theremainderdon'twanttobe.Alternativeplanspresentedattheenquiry,discussedfurtheronameetingonMay12thatwhichBrocsocandLucasStreetresidentswereaskedtopresenttheircaseandapetitiononJune25thtoafullmeetingofLewishamCouncilPlanningCommittee.CouncillorTaylor,ChairmanofthePlanningCommittee,hasaskedofficersofthecounciltoprepareareportusingthealternativessuggestedbyBrocsoc.Itishopedtoinvitecouncillorstoseetheareaandmeetresidentstogainsupportforthealternativescheme.Verydetailedmapoftheareaisprovided,showingindividualhouses.

3 37 Sep-Oct1974

1974LewishamresidentsrejectSELTEProadproposals,whichtheyfeelfavourscarsoverotherformsoftransport.6tonsofwastepapercollectedinAugust,raising£102forBrocsoc.Planningapplications.DutchelmdiseaseinWickhamroad.BrocsochasaschemewhereitbearsthecostofremovingtreeswithDutchElmdiseasefromitsfunds.ListofRoadRepresentatives.'Carnival'styleadvertforAGMonOctober24th(fullpageposterfordisplayinwindows).

4 3 Nov-Dec1974

1974 Nicelyillustratednewsletter.LewishamCouncilorganisingpetitioncallingforextensionofFleetLineUnderground(JubileeLine)toLewishamandbeyond.Includesmap.Articleonproposalsforspendingmoneyraisedfromwastepapercollection.Includesphotoanddrawing.ArticleinvitinginterestinpotentialBrockleyNeighbourhoodCouncil.BrocsocmayproduceillustratedbookletonthehistoryofBrockleyfollowinglocalhistoryexhibition.LetterfromBritishRailtoBrocsocassuringthattherearenoplanstocloseStJohn'sStationfollowingremovaloftwofastlineplatforms.Contactdetailsforimprovementgrants,planningapplicationsanddesignguidance.Articleadvisingonthelegalrequirementtoobtainpermissionbeforedemolishingbuildingsorcuttingdowntrees,includingadviceonwhattodoifsomeoneisseencuttingdownatreewhomaynotbeawareofthelegalrequirements.AdvertforBrocsocfreetreepruningservice.Planningapplication,includingCPO(CompulsoryPurchaseOrder)for58WickhamRoad.BrocsocopposestrafficlightsatjunctionofLewishamWay/WickhamRoad/FriendlyStreet,preferpandacrossing,roadislandinWickhamRoadandclosureofFriendlyStreettothroughtraffic.ListofRoadRepresentatives.

5 26 Jan-Feb1975

1975 Cuttingtrees.ManorAveresidentsAGM,referencetomewsdevelopment.LetterfromDonHarris.Listofroadrepresentatives.

6 20 Mar-Apr1975

1975 Proposalstochangeroadaccesstocloseoff'rat-runs'.Verydetailedproposals,withmaps,statisticsofaccidents,etc.BrockleySocietypay£10todonatetwooakbenches,whereaboutstobedecided.Articleonfinesforcuttingdowntrees.ManorAveresident'sAGM,referencetomewsdevelopement.Listofroadrepresentatives.Planningapplications.

7 42 Summer1975

1975 PictureofBrockleySummerPlaySchemetriptoKestonPonds.DelayinprintingduetoJohnJamesprintergoingbust.FirstBrockleyFayre.BrockleyNeighbourhoodCouncil.RokebyRoadhasbecomeacul-de-sac.

8 30 Jul-76 1976 ArticleonStPeter'sCentre.Photographof30StMargaret'sRoad.

9 8 Oct-76 1976Overviewofthefirst3yearsofBrocsocbyJohnMoreland.NoticeofBrocsocAGM.PhotoofUpperBrockleyRoadshopforecourts.SuggestionforpedestriancrossinginBrockleyRoad/endofWickhamroad.UpdateonPlanningGroup.NoteofletterfromLilBickleythankingBrocsocforcontributing£10tothesummerprojectoftheBrockleyPlayscheme.Planningapplications.UpdateonStPeter'sCentrerefurbishment.IdeassoughtforQueen'ssilverjubileecelebrationsin1977.1976SummerFayre.Giftsfrom:Georgina'sHairdresser,Masiello's,TheWineWarren,DIPRecords,Mintons,EasternTraders,MrWong(UpperBrockleyRoad);BrockleyTelevision,Rickards,PostOfficeNo185,PostOfficeNo254,Griffiths,Turner'sStores,WavyLineGrocers,KrishnanNewsagents(BrockleyRoad),AliStores(BrockleyCross),TheOldFirm,Northwoods,PostOffice,PatelNewsagents(LoampitHill);AminTobacconist,Doreen'sStores(CoulgateStreet);BrockleyAquaria(HarefieldRoad);KellyConfectioner,Taylor'sGrocers(TyrwhittRoad);PostOfficeNo150,QualityBargains,AlexSloane,StewardsGreengrocer,MaceSupermarket,ExoticaSupermarket(LewishamWay).Voluntaryservices(entertainment)byCockneySparrowsRoadShow,trampolineteamfromSedgehillSchoolandBrockleySchoolofDancing.TheFayrerased£260forStPeter'sCentre.UpdatefromCouncilonemptyhouses.PhotoofStMargaret'sRoad,nowbeingrefurbishedbytheCouncil.QuotefromMaoTse-Tung.

10 43 Jan-77 1977ArticlebynewChairmanofBrocsoc(MaureenMayers),detailingaimsoftheBrockleySociety.UpdateonrefurbishmentofStPeter'sCentre.DetailsofLewishamBorough'sexperimentaltrafficscheme(includingnarrowingofGeoffreyRoad),withdetailedmap.PlansforQueen'ssilverjubileestreetpartybeingdiscussed.PhotoofhouseonHillyFieldsCrescentrefurbishedbytheCouncil.ArticleaboutStJohn'sResidentsAssociation,mentionsthatStJohn'swasonceconsideredasthesiteforamotorway.DetailedlistofvacantCouncilownedpropertiesintheBrockleyConservationArea,withstateofactivity.Articledetailingshortageofallotments,andscheme(supportedbyBrockleyNeighbourhoodCouncil)wherepeopleneedinghelpwiththeirgardenscanseekhelpfromvolunteers.Articleonpubliclibraries(BrockleyBranchatCroftonParkandDeptfordBranchoppositethetopofTannersHill).Planningapplications,includingrefusalofpermissiontodemolishBrockleyBaptistChurch.Updateonleasingof90-92TressillianroadtoMarshaPhoenixMemorialtrust.

11 28 Apr-77 1977JubileeFayretobeheldonHillyFieldsonJune11th.NextmeetingofBrocsoconMay10th.ExtractfromSocialServicesCommitteemeetingMarch14threMarshaPhoenixMemorialTrust.ArticlebyMorrisMunnsreBrockleyBaptistChurch(withphotoofchurch),followingrejectionofapplicationtodemolishchurch,theyarelookingforwaysforward.BritishRailhaveinformedBrocsocthatStJohn'sStationwon'tbeclosed.ArticlebyPCBatchelor,localCrimePreventionOfficer,advisingonburglaryprevention(theBrockleyareaboundedbyTressillianRoadandManorAvehasmorehouse-breakingsthananywhereelseinS.E.Londonaccordingtothearticle).Councilwillpickupto6itemsoflumberfreeofcharge,willevenpickupoldcars,requestpeoplenottoleaverubbishintheirgardensorontherailwayembankment.Photoof'eyesore'cornerofStMargaret'sRoadandAdelaideAve.Planspassedtobuildflatsonthesite.PhotoofnewtreeplantedatMyattRoadSchoolfollowing£10donationfromBrocsoc.PhotoofpollardedtreeonAshmeadRoad.Trafficupdate,includingproposalbyBrocsoc(rejectedbyCouncil)toputamirrorattheendofTyrwhittRoadathillyFieldsCrescent,andchangeofrightofwayatjunctionofTressillianRoad/MontagueAve/HillyFieldsCrescent.Planningapplications.UpdateonrefurbishmentofStPeter'sCentre,withphoto.GrandJubileeCelebrationatStPeter'sCentreonJune4th,musicbyCockneySparraRoadShow.Advertforpeopleneedinghelpwiththeirgardenorpeoplewantingtovolunteertohelpinsomeoneelse'sgarden.

12 3 Jul-77 1977AimsofBrocsoc.ConsultationbetweenBrockleyBaptistChurcharchitectsandLewishamBoroughCounciltoconsiderwhetherthechurchcanberetainedandotherbuildingsbedemolishedtoallowre-developmentofthatpartofthesite.PedestriancrossingatBrockleyRoad/endofWickhamRoadawaitingGLCapproval.RequestfromdavidLSeymour(BrocsocVice-Chairman)requestingfeedbackonexperiementaltrafficscheme,includingnarrowingofGeoffreyRoad.Initialfeedbackwasmostlynegative.Before(1975)andafterphotoof62UpperBrockleyRoad(Hyde&SouthBankHousingAssociation).London&QuadrantHousingTrusthopetostartworkonbuildingofflatsatcornerofStMargaretRoadandAdelaideAveinSpring'78.JubileeFayreonJune11thatHillyFields.ProfitforBrocsocofover£200.Thanksto:Keith&MaureenMayers,BrianPescud,Tom&ValerieHeldt,IreneReynolds,JennyBrooks&DickWinny,theBennettFamily,GillHeywood,ClaraCole(councillor),JoanGibbons,Bill&KathleenTurnerandDarcyChristie.Giftsfrom:DewhurstButchers,ERBakerOptician,Griffiths,WestonsChemists,Rickards,BennellJewellers,PostOffice,SoundsAround,BrockleyAquaria,SetrightTV,MrBroth(dressshop),DavisBrosFlorists,SpiersFlorists(BrockleyCross);JCShops,Hardware&DomesticStores,LadywellFoodStores,Harry'sGreengrocers,MrMeyers103LadywellRoad(Ladywell);ThePaperShop(227),Jayrob,ExoticaSupermarket,LynHairdressers(LewishamWay);LynnsNewsagents,A&OFoodmarkets,MaceBrookbankStores(BrookbankRoad);Kelly's,Taylors,TheOldFirm,PatelChemist,PatelPostOffice,PatelNewsagent(TyrwhittRoad&LoampitVale);AtkinsonChemists,McGoldrickPaperShop,MercuryTV,WavyLine,TurnersStores,BrockleyFlorists,Tobacconist(319),Tobacconist(311),SimmondsFruiterer,BeeversJeweller,TWBarnesOff-licence,MatthewsButcher,KingstonsButcher,Pam'sHairdresser,ShereeShoes,PostOffice(254).Before(1975)andafterphotoof51-53TyrwhittRoad(London&QuadrantHousingTrust).Before(1975)andafterphotoof98BreakspearsRoad(SouthLondonFamilyHousingAssociation).Planningapplications(including9-15TressillianCrescentsite).Updateonemptycouncil-ownedhouses.UpdateonStPeter'sCentrerefurbishment(£250donationfromBrocsoc).BrocsoccallforRoadRepresentativesvolunteers.

13 25 Oct-77 1977 Trafficupdate,includingreactionstoManorAveschemeandupdateonpedestriancrossingatBrockleyRoad/endofWickhamRoad.UpdateonMarshaPhoenixMemorialTrusthostelat90-92TressillianRoad.Before(1975)andafterphotoof45/47UpperBrockleyRoad(LewishamCouncil).UpdateonStPeter'sCentrerefurbishments.PhotoofnewhallatStAndrew'sBrockleyUnitedReformChurch(underconstruction).Planningapplications(includingtreemaintenance).AshbyRoadofficesvacatedbyHodder&StoughtontobetakenoverforusebyLewishamBoroughCouncilSocialServicesDepartment.Articleadvertisingagainstpebbledashing.Articleontreemaintenance(mostlyreproducedfromissue5).Amountsofmoneyraisedfromcollectionofwastepaper.Before(1975)andafterphotoof13HarefieldRoad(LewishamCouncil).AdvertforXmascardsofStPeter'sChurch.AdvertforBrockleyFoodCo-Op.

14 2 Jan-78 1978ReplytoBrocsocSecreatary'slettertoBoroughEngineerafterAGM:arrangementsmadetoremovegraffiti,railwaybridgeinWickhamRoadisresponsibilityofBritishRailwaysandtheyhavebeenwrittento;HillyFieldsSheltertobeinspectedtodecidewhatmaintenanceisneeded;grassandweedsonpavements-sprayingtakesplaceasandwhenCouncildeemsnecessary;builders'sandandcementinroads-Councilcallbuilderswhereconditionsappearhazardousandcouncilarepreparinga'CodeofPractice'onthesubject.Brocsocadvisethattheonlysolutiontoweedsinpavementedgesisforresidentstoremovethemthemselves,andnotethatdogfoulingincreaseswherethepavementisunweeded.PhotoofHillyFieldsShelter.Brocsocnowownsaduplicatingmachine(photocopier),workdonebyarrangement,allprofitstoBrocsoc.JumblesaleatMyattGardenSchoolonFebruary4th.EveningofMusicHallentertainmentatMyattGardenschoolonMarch15thfeaturingteachers,parentsandfriendsoftheschool.CouncilaskedBrocsoctorecommendeyesores,towhichmoneycouldbeallocatedforimprovement.ThecouncilsuggestedthegardeninWickhamGardens,detailedproposalsarebeingprepared.ComplaintsaboutexcessivenoiseatAshbyMetalFabricationsLtd,1-3AshbyMewshavebeeninvestigatedbytheChiefEnvironmentalOfficerandmeasuressuggestedtocontrolthenoise.FurtherreporttobeproducedforMarch2ndcommitteemeeting.NewYearpartyatStPeter'sCentreraised£340forrenovationfund.Drawprizewinnerswere1stMrsWaitling(NewCrossRoad),2ndMrCrown(ArabinRoad),3rdMrWontner(TressillianCrescent),4thMrsKing(LondonRoad,Croydon),5thMr?(ChudleighRoad),6thMrThomas(ArcheryRoad,SE9).1stand3rdprizeticketssoldbyMrsBennett,2ndprizeticketsoldbyMrCCook,otherssoldatthedanceonthenight.AprilFoolsDayPartyhasbeensuggested.JumblesaleMarch4th,collectionofitemsforsaleMarch3rd.WednesdayClubforolderpeople.Workbegunon£60,000plantohouse20homelessgirlsat90-92TressillianRoadbyMarshaPhoenixMemorialTrust.MapofproposedpedestriancrossingatBrockleyRoad/endofWickhamRoad.WassupposedtobecompletedinSeptember,shouldnowbecompletedbyJanuary.MidsummerFayre1978tobehledonJune17th.Requestfororganiser.ListofRoadRepresentatives.Councilwillcollectupto6itemsofrubbishfreeofcharge,includingoldcars.Brocsocrequestsresidentsnottoleaverubbishintheirgardensorthrowitontherailwayembankment.NextBrocsocwastepapercollectiononFebruary4th.Photoof58WickhamRoad,nowrenovated,firstpropertyboughtbyLewishamCouncilunderacompulsorypurchaseorder.56WickhamRoad(alsoinphoto)beingstarted.Brocsochavealistofvolunteerslookingtogrowvegetablesandflowers,lookingforpeopletosharetheirgardenspace.Pictureofproposedhousingschemefor9-15TressillianCrescent.CouncilsayitwillbefinishedbyChristmas1978.Brocsochasbeenaskedtopreparealistofrecommendedbuilders,decoratorsandplumbers.Brocsoccookbook,'BrockleyBakes',forsale(20p)viaRoadReps.ProfitstoStPeter'sCentre.AdvertforBrockleyFoodCo-Op,contactJudithBush.

15 38 Apr-78 1978Updateon4thMidsummerFayre(1978).UpdateonStPeter'sCentrerefurbishment.Gardensinneedofhelpers.ThisschemefeaturedinThamesTelevision's'HELP'programmwhichshowedMrsColbyofGeoffreyRoadwhoshareshergardenwithMrRose.RatsseeninUpperBrockleyRoad,BrocsochasbeenintouchwiththeEnvironmentalHealthDepartmentandrecommendanyonewithproblemscallstheHeadofPestControl.Updateonworkoncouncil-ownedhousesanddetailsofnumberofemptyproperties.Planningapplications(includingnamesofHousingAssociations).NoisereductionatAshbyMetalFabricationsLtd(1-3AshbyMews).Beforeandafterphotosshowingimprovementsto37-39StMargaret'sRoad(LewishamCouncil).DetailedpieceonSeltec(SouthEastLondonCollege),noeLesoco,includingdetailsofBrocsoctourofthebuildingsandletterfromH.E.Swell(AssociatePrincipal).AdvertforJubileeRestaurantatSelco.Beforeandafterphotosshowingimprovementsto4MontagueAve(LewishamCouncil).Problemswithqualityofreplacementbrickworkandgraffitiat65yearoldHillyFeildsshelter.UpdateongraffitifromBoroughSurveyor.Brocsocnowhasaphotocopier.Trafficupdate,includingManorAve,buslanesandpedestriancrossings.

16 4 Jul-78 1978MeetingofRoadRepsonJuly11th.Decisiontakentodonate£300toStPeter'sCentretowardspaintingsignboardanddecoratingmusicroom;£50torenovationofStJohn'sChurch;£50towardsroofingandrewiringatStPeter'sChurch;£50forplantingtreesandlandscapingatStAndrew'sChurch.ProposedthatBrocsocaskCounciltoprovidemorelitterbinsandhighlightedthatbuildersaredumpingsandandcementonpavementsandroadsduringbuildingwork.Planningapplications.ReportonMidsummerFayre1978.Giftsfrom:GiftHouse,KentishLaundry,V.G.Supermarket,Griffiths,G.T.Bennell,Rickards,DaviesBros,BayTreeFlorist,B&MMotors,JonmarcPetrolStation,Lieberman,Kingstons,McGoldrick,Matthews,WavyLine,Turners,Sewell311,Adrian313,BrockleyFloral,ShereeShoes,Harris,Linda's,Beevers,Seagull,HomeDiscount,Gledhill&Evans,Unwins,PostOffice254,FoxberryGarage(BrockleyRoad);QuiteContrary,BrockleyXTimber,AutoDaf,Doreen'sStores,AminNewsagent,BrocXFisheries(BrockleyCross);BrockleyAquaria,LouLouDresses,PostOffice(HarefieldRoad);AlexanderSloan(LewishamWay);TheOldFirm,PatelNewsagent(LoampitHill);TheTalbotPub,MrKelly,TaylorsGrocer(TyrwhittRoad);A&OFoodmarket,BrookbankStores(Brookbankroad);WavyLine,JCShops,Yeamans,Crackerjack(Ladywell).TheFayremadeaprofitof£200forStPeter'sCentre.UpdatefromLondon&QuadrantHousingTrustonbuildingworkat38HarefieldRoad.CouncilagreedtorenovatecentralgardensinWickhamGardens.UpdateonStPeter'sCentrerenovations.Publicmeetingrehostelat61BreakspearsRoad,pointsraisedbyDonHarris.UpdateonrenovationofStJohn'sChurchbytheVicar,Rev.DHowell.ChrisJohnsonelectedChairmanoftheBoroughConservationAdvisoryCommittee.OverviewofBrockleyNeighbourhoodCouncil.Detailsofgroupsforunderfives.

17 22 Oct-78 1978AimsofBrockleySociety.Brocsochasbeenleftalargepileofsheetmusic,offersinvitedfrominterestedpartiestobuysome.NoticeofBrockleySocietyAGM.Photoof172TressillianRoad(LewishamCouncil).UpdateonStPeter'sCentrerufurbishment.SuggestiontoformlocalNoiseAbatementSociety.Planningapplications.UsedstampswantedforOxfam.Brocsocdonated£50eachtoStPeter's,StAndrew's&StJohn'schurchesforrestorationandlandscapingwork.Brocsocdonated£300toStPeter'sCentreforasignboard.LettersenttoPublicRelationsOfficerbyBrocsocaboutweedsandgrassonpavements,conditionofHillyFieldsshelter,anddumpingofsandandmaterialsonpavementsbybuilders.'PedestrianRefuge'plannedforcrossingbetweenBrockleyCountySchoolScienceBlockandHillyFields.Articleonpoorconditionofcouncil-ownedhouseson2-8ChalseyRoad,withphotoofexteriors.Counciltoundertakeminorrepairsandtenantstoberehoused.ArticleonhomesafetybyAWJWheddon,HomeSafetyOfficer,LondonBoroughofLewisham.ArticlererequirementtonotifyDistrictSurveyorbeforeundertakingbuildingwork,byDistrictSurveyorforDeptford.

18 14 Jan-79 1979BrocsocSecretary'sreport1979.LetterssentbyBrocsoconclearerroadnameplatesforTressillianCrescent,CrescentWay,UpperBrockleyRoad/BrockleyGardens,suggestionsfortreeplantinginvariousroads,suggestionforsafefloorcoveringsnearswingsinHillyFieldsandsummerplayscheme,reporttoBoroughEnvironmentalHealthrefirehazard(paperandcardboard)inemptyshop'Artisan'inTyrwhittRoad,complaintreconditionofrefreshmentkioskinHillyFields,improvementtoWickhamGardensandLewishamWay,andpossibleseatedareaorgardenforolderpeopleinHillyFields.Planningapplications.Official1/2milejoggingtrackonHillyFields.UpdateonStPeter'sCentrerefurbishment,withphotooftheCentre.NewnoticeboardinStPeter'sCentrepaidforbyBrocsocdonation.Articleonprecautionstotakeagainstmugging.£1,000raisedtowardslayingoutgardensbesideStAndrew'sChurchHall.Updateonconversionworkon90/92TressillianRoadforMarshaPhoenixTrust.Photoof32ManorAve(LBC).ArticleonHousingAssociation,mentionsLondon&QuadrantHousingTrust,Hyde&SouthBank,SouthLondonFamilyHousing,andSolonHousing,withfurtherdetailsontheLondon&QuadrantHousingTrustandSolonHousing.

19 26 May-79 1979MidsummerFayre,possibleshowjumpingandgymkhana.Planningapplications.LetterssentbyBrocsoc:86WickhamRoad(objectiontouseasHousingOffice,proposingotherpremises);objectiontotreefellinginfrontgardenof103UpperBrockleyRoad;letterrestreetpuddlesatcornerofHarefieldRoad&BreakspearsRoadandinLewishamWay;lettertopolice&engineersreunlicensedcarsinHarefieldRoad;2ndlettertoPublicPublicHealthDepartment,refirehazardatArtisanshopinTyrwhittRoad;letterstoBoroughValuerreemptyhouses,including35StMargaret'sRoad.StPeter'sCentrehopingtostartyouthclub,wantittobemulti-racial.BrockleyProjectCommunityGroupat126UpperBrockleyRoad.HillyFieldstrafficstudy.AdvertforTheOldFirm(antiques)LoampitHill.DetailedarticleonproposalstoimproveLewishamWay,includingoldphotographsanddetailedmapshowingshopsandcommercialunits.

20 20 July-August1979

1979Reporton5thMidsummerFayre.DonationsfromBarclaysBank,CroftonPark,Cottrell&Rothon,StonesofTyrwhittRoad,PNellaGrindingServices,DaveDrummie,SlatevversInsurance,WickhamArms,BennelJeweller,BakerOptician,LindaHairdersser,Pam'sHairdresser,AsikCleaners,Geldhill&Evans,MatthewsButcher,KingstonsButcher,BrockleyAquaria.GiftsfromSpar,Dewhurst,BrockleyBeauty,RickardsParlour,Griffiths,BellsFishShop,Doreens,BayTreeFlorist,PostOffice,SoundsAround,AminNewsagent,LibermanChemist,Barnes,Mercury,WavyLine,Turners,BrockleyFlorist,Adrian,Sheree,Beevers,CroydonSilencerCo,Unwins,Seymours,FoxberryGarage,Simmonds(CroftonPark)(BrockleyRoad),TheOldFirm,Northwoods,StJohnsPO,Newsagent(LoampitHill),Kelly,Taylor(TyrwhittRoad),BrianWhitty(UpperBrockleyRoad),CostaHairdresser(LewishamWay).Planningapplications.Photoof236/238LewishamWay(BeaverHousingAssociation).ArticleonPartyWallsProcedure(LondonBuildingAct).UpdateonrefurbishmentofStPeter'sCentre.Articleonpeoplekeepinghens(MrsMargaretFitchofMalpasRoad,alsopeopleatRokeby,WickhamandUpperBrockleyRoads).AdvertsforWickersWorldFurnitureandTheOldFirm(antiques).

21 16 Dec-79 1979 LetterfromChairman(JustinOliver).PhotoofLoampitHillaround1900.HillyFieldsTraficCellstudy.LocalhistoryarticleonBrockleyinearlyandmedievaltimesthroughto1700s.StPeter'sCentreCentenaryWeek-women'sdartschampionReneSmith,runnerupMaureenBrewster;men'sdartschampionJohnCoweyrunnerupIanBarrett.SnookerchampionAlanHardy.FallincostofwastepapermeansnolongereconomicalforBrocsoctocollectpapereachmonth-thiswasthemainsourceofincomeforthesociety.Planningapplications.PhotoofnewhousesinTressillianCrescent.AdvertsforTheOldFirm(antiques)inLoampitHillandWickersWorldfurniture.Summaryof1979AGM.ThankstoBill&KathleenTurnerforcompilingthenewsletter.

22 3 Feb-80 1980Detailedarticleontraffic,includingletterfromBrocsoctotheChairmanofLewishamHighwaysCommitteeandtheBoroughSurveyor.ProposalsincludeinstallationoftrafficlightsatjunctionofAdelaideAveandBrockleyRoad;ensuringthatBrockleyRoadtraffichasgreaterpriorityatthedoubleroundaboutsatBrockleyCross;closingHarefieldRoadbetweenBreakspearsRoadandTressillianRoad;installingno-right-turnsigns(possiblybetween7and10am)atjunctionsofAdelaideAvewithMontagueAveandSt.MargaretsRoad,BrockleyRoadandWickhamRoad,andLadywellRoadandVicarsHill;makingCliffviewRoadacul-de-sac.Brocsocsuggestthatproposalsareimplementedforanexperimental6monthperiod.Requestforviewsonproposals.Boroughproposetoeventuallyholdapublicmeetingonthesubject.ListofRoadRepresentatives.SummerFayreonJune21st,requestforhelp.BrocsocSpringmeetings-freefilmnightonMarch4th('ABetterBritain'and'PortraitofaPropertyDeveloper')atBaptistChurchSmallHall,UpperBrockleyRoad;BrocsocRoadRepsmeetingonApril2ndat39WickhamRoadincludingdiscussiononHillyFieldsnaturebeltswithtalkledbyRaymondCrawford;quizinMayonbuildings,oldphotosandlocalhistory.ArticledetailingLewishamBorough'scampaigntodevelopcouncilhousingintraditionalstyles,withpictureofanexampleinDeptfordanddescriptionoffurtherexamplesintheBrookmillRoadConservationAreainDeptford.ProjectarchitectattheCouncilisEndreHevezi(nowafamousartist).AdvertsforWickersWorld,antiqueswantedandAustraliancouplewithoneyearoldbabyboywantingaflatforaperiodoftwoyears.BrocsocregisteredwithCivicTrust.DescriptionoftheroleoftheCivicTrust,includingCivicTrustAwards.CivicTrustCommendationgiveninAutumn1979fortheterraceattheWickhamArmsshops(UpperBrockleyRoad).ArticleonHillyFieldswithproposalfornaturebeltsandsuggestiontoform'FriendsofHillyFieldsPark'group.'Children'sCorner'-competitions:under6-colourintheBrocsocgriffinonthetitlepage,6-10years-drawapictureoftheviewfromyourbedroom,10+-writeanarticle,notmorethan250words,onwhatchangesyouwouldliketoseeintheareaandhowyouwouldhelpwiththosechanges.Winningarticlestobepublishedinthenewsletter.UpperBrockleyParentsBabiesandToddlersClubs.ShellBetterBritainCompetition.OwlsandfoxesinHillyfieldsandBrockleyrailwaycuttings.ChildrenhavenoticedsquirrelsinHillyFieldsandeveninLewishamWayneartheSecondHandShop.Advertlookingforpeopletoparticipateinchoir,contactStevenTyrellat39WickhamRoad.Planningapplications.

23 17 Jun-80 1980HillyFieldsSummerFayre,includingballoonrides.ArticleonabandonedcarsinBrockley.RenovationofStPeter'sCentre.CreationofdogexerciseareainHillyFields.DetailedletterfromMissArnoldofTressillianRoadaboutHillyFieldsandtrafficflows.BrockleywalkwithNickTaylor.Localhistoryarticleonlandownersandtenantsin1800swith1844mapshowinglandownersandtenants.

24 11 Oct-80 1980BrocsocAGMonOctober23rd1980atStPeter'sCentre.Summaryagenda:reportson1979/80,electionsforofficers1980/81,nominationsforRoadRepsandfutureprogramme.Autimn1980Actionprogramme-cleargardensandtidymews,re-paintandtidy-uppartsofthearea,plantsomeflower-bedsanderectbenches,andconductsurveysontraffic,noise,architecture,amenitiesandlitter.TherearealsoplanstoholdaChristmasParty.AdvertforSaxton&Co.BrocsocMidsummerFayreonJune21stwasasuccessandraised£300forBrocsocfunds.Weatherwasgood,consideringthatJunehadbeenwet,althoughhighwindspreventedhotairballoonrides.EventsincludedSELTEC(nowLesoco)'learning'stall,ethnicfoodstall,includingJamaicanpattiesfromSybilPhoenix,councillorsDavidTownsendandNicolasTaylorallowingthemselvestobepeltedwithwetsponges,andlocalclergytakingpartinthefirstBrockleyallcomersecumenicalslowbicyclerace.ThankstoW.Drummie,MatthewsButcher,KingstonsButcher,SewellsNewsagents,TurnersStores,BrockleyFloralDepot,PostOffice,AsikDryCleaners,AngloIrishStoresandLibermanChemist(BrockleyRoad);Dewhurst,Spar(LewishamWay);NorthwoodsChemist,Spalding&Sparrow(LewishamWay)andTaylors(TyrwhittRoad),alsothankstoBrianWhitty,CWCarpentryandIanMiddleton.Brocsocisnolongercollectingwastepaper,butFriendsoftheEartharecollectingwastepaperintheBrockleyarea.LetterfromD.Dass(aged12)reproposeddogexerciseareainHillyFieldsPark,requestthatthesizeoftheareabeextended.Letterrefersto'canteen'and'golfcourse'inthepark.ArticleonHillyFieldsTrafficCellStudypublicmeetingheldonJuly28thatStPeter'sCentre,includesproposalsforroadclosures,one-wayroutesandwidthrestrictions,includingdetailedmapshowingproposals.Brocsocproposestoholdadoortodoorsurveyandseeksresidentsviewsinorderthatasbroadaspectrumofopinionaspossiblecanbeheard.3relatedlettersareincluded,oneanonymous,onefromDonaldHarris(ofBreakspearsRoad)andonefromMrs.B.M.White.Advertsforantiqueswanted,WickersWorld(cane&bamboofurniture),BooksPlus(SocialistandFeministBookstoreat23,LewishamWay)andGreenwich&LewishamEcologyPartySocial(withdisco&band)atLeeCentre.St.PetersChurchhasdryrot,£20,000urgentlyneededforrepairs.RequestforresidentstocometoAGMwithideastohelp.

25 8 Feb-81 1981 HistoryofStPeter'sChurch,withdrawingofspireasoriginallyproposed.Appealforfundsforrepairofchurch.StPeter'sChurchpreservationgroup.AimsofBrockleySociety.ProgramforBazaarinStPeter'sHall,May1907,toraisefundsforre-roofingofStPeter'sChurch.AdsforWickersWorld(furniture),Saxton&CoandRocodells.Localhistoryarticlegivingoriginsofsomestreetnames.

26 29 Apr-81 1981Brocsocspringdancewithband'SmokeyBearRoadShow'.RocodellsAdvert.BachconcertatStPeter'sChurch.MyattGardenSchool10thanniversary,celebrityguestIanWallace,drawingbyDavidTaylor,class4S.DrJackHeywoodofDarlingRoadandAdrilLott124TressillianRoadrunLondonmarathons,photoofDrJackHeywood.Saxton&Coadvert.Trafficimprovement(roadislands,etc.),withdetailedmap.LocalhistoryarticleondevelopmentofBrockley.Articleonlitter.

28 23 Nov-81 1981ExcellentlocalhistoryfeatureonHillyFieldswithmapandphotos.Saxton&Coadverts.BrockleySocietyAGM.Rocodellsadvert.BrockleyCommunityMarket.HillyFieldsFayre,withthankstolocaltraders:BrockleyRoadPostOffice,AsikDryCleaners,W.Drummie,KingstonstheButchers,McGoldricksNewsagents,MatthewstheButchers,WavyLineSupermarket,BrockleyFloralDepot,CatholicBookstore,CroydonSilencers,AngloIrishStores,Sewell'sNewsagents,TurnersStores,LiebermantheChemist,TyrwhittRoadTaylors.LetterfromD.Dass(age13)aboutfoxes.StPeter'sPreservationFund.

29 22 Dec-81 1981DeptfordSalavageStore.BrockleyCommunityMarket.BrockleySocietyAGM.CroftonParkLibrarythreatenedwithclosure.Brocsocwrotelettersto:i)BoroughSurveyorreremovalofbrickshelterattopofHillyFields,ii)SouthLondonFamilyHousingAssociationrederelictconditionof25&41TressillianRoadandiii)Councilredumpingatrearof103ManorAve.AdvertsforSaxton&CoandRocodells.PhotoofBrockleyinthesnow(unsureofthelocationofpark).

30 1 Jun-82 1982BrockleyMidsummerFayreonJune19th,includesdonkeyridesandchildrens'fancydresscompetition.Requestforvolunteers.'HillyFields'poembyJohnCowderoy(1980).RequestforattendanceatBrocsocmeetings,particularlywithregardtoplanningapplications.Examplesgivenof41TressillianRoad,101/103ManorAvenueandBridgeHouse,MontagueAvenue/AdelaideAvenue.BrockleyWalkaboutonJuly11th.St.Peter'sChurchPreservationGroupevents-concertsonJune26th(GoldsmithBachOrchestra)andJuly1st(SidcupWindOrchestra),gardenfeteonJuly3rdandfestivalserviceandparadeonJuly4th.Preacher:SisterJoan-IreneC.A.AdvertforRocodells.Letters:1)ToLewishamBoroughCouncil(LBC)regardingrumouredclosureofCroftonParkLibrary.Receivedreplyassuringthatclosureisnotplanned.2)toLBCregardingemptycouncilownedpropertiesfallingintodisrepair,i.e.56WickhamRoad,116ManorAveand2-8ChalseyRoad.Replyreceivedstatinglackofmoneyisholdingupthelasttwo,andthat56WickhamRoadwasbeingprivatelyconvertedbutthedeveloperpulledout,anewdeveloperisbeingsought.3)toCityofLondonCorporationregardingill-keptmewsbehindBrockleyRoadshops.Mewswassubsequentlyreceivedwithindays,withareplystatingthatitwillbekeptso.4)toEngineersDepartmentofLBCaskingwhenHillyFieldsTrafficSchemeistobeimplemented.ReplyreceivedadvisingthatholdupisduetopoliceandfirebrigadebutthatGLCapprovalforsomemeasuresisexpectedsoon.5)LettertoLBC(forwardedtoJSilkin,MPforDeptford)regardingdemolitionofcoachhouseattachedto51TressillianRoadwithoutplanningpermission,apparentlytoberebuiltafterconversion.JSilkinrepliedthatheistakingthematterupwithMrSkimofthePlanningDepartment.LetterreproducedinfullfromBrocsoctoC.V.Storm,BoroughPlanningOfficer,regardingplanningapplicationsforbuildinghousesonlandobtainedbyhalvingreargardens,e.g.101/103ManorAve,41TressillianRoad,60WickhamRoadand53StMargaretsRoad.AdvertforSaxton&Co.IanMiddletonlookingtopurchasepre1930items.AdvertforBrockleyCommunityMarketatStPeter'sCentre,heldon1stSaturdayofeverymonth.OpendaysforSeltec(nowLesoco)onJune25thand26th.

31 2 Jun-83 19831983BrockleyMidsummerFayreonJune18th.EntertainmentfromDownhamMajoretto's,TheEastDulwichGuidesHandbellCompany,'Us-Chickens',andMrMassanandraandhisPunjabiDancers.Brocsoclookingforvolunteersonthedayforstewards,lookingafterstalls,settinguporclearingaway.MewsDevelopmentupdate.PublicmeetingonFebruary21statStPeter'sattendedbyCouncil.Generally,opinionwasagainstanydevelopmentinthemews.PlanningapplicationssinceJanuary'83,notably63BreakspearsRoad,agoodconversion;and145UpperBrockleyRoadand14ManorAvenue,bothofwhichhavepicturesofthesashwindowsinplace.Applicationforexternalrearstaircaseat78TyrwhittRoad,notedthatthesearenotusuallywelcomed,andapplicationsfor38&39RokebyRoad-thesearesemidetachedandamongtheoldestinthedistrict,buttheroofswerestolenaroundDecember1982andthesideporchesarebeingdestroyedbyvandals,ownersaysrepairswillbecarriedoutassoonasImprovementGrantApprovalisgiven.FlatsbuiltatsiteofStPeter'stenniscourts,windowasareonthefaceofthebrickwork,notsetin41/2''asVictorianwindowsaretogivelightandshadetothewall,butenforcedrepositioningisnotpossibleduetoatechnicality.PlanningpermissionforBrianWhitty'sshops,71-77UpperBrockleyroad,withchangeofuseatrearforstorageofscaffoldingequipmentandchangeofusefornumbers75and77forthesaleofpaintandgardenfurniture.Greatimprovementsnotedat25and41TressillianRoad,bothrepairedfromwrecks.Brocsocrequestsinformationonemptyhousessothatdeteriorationmightbeprevented.MapofConservationareashowinglocationofschemesforbuildingnewhouseswhichhavebeengivenplanningpermissionrecently.Workhasstartedon:1MontagueAve(largeextensioneithersideofBridgeHousetoprovide20flats),146BreakspearsRoad(bungalowinreargarden),29-21CrescentWay(4housesonemptysite),29-41BreakspearsRoad(10housesonstablelandatrear),Cranfieldroad(12flatsonformerStPeter'stenniscourts),47WickhamRoad(2housesinreargardensfacingmews),60WickhamRoad(ChurchArmyhostelfacingCranfieldRoad).Workyettostarton41TressillianRoad(2housesinreargardenfacingAvonRoad),101-103ManorAve(3housesinreargardensfacingGeoffreyRoad)ans37-39RokebyRoad(reargardensandlandbetweenMalpasandRokebyRoad-36flats).PlaaningapplicationsubmittedonApril25thfor4flatsand7carspacesonthereargardenof53StMargaret'sRoad.AdvertsforSaxton&Co,RocodellsandK.J.BuildingSuppliesandDIY.

32 23 Sep-83 1983MidsummerFayreheldon18thJune,sunnyandwarmweather.AttendedbyMayorandMayoress.LocaldonationsfromK.J.BuildingSupplies,NorthwoodChemist,Patel'sNewsagent,DeesandGeesGreengrocer,TaylorsGrocers(LoampitHill/TyrwhittRoad);C.V.PatelNewsagent,BaytreeFlorists,PharmcoChemists,RickardsHardware,BennellsJewellers,PostOffice,BrockleyAquaria(BrockleyRoad).AGMatStPeter'sCentreon20thOctober,lookingfornewpeopletoattend.PartoftheConservationAreatobecomeaNeighbourhoodWatchArea,qusionnaireandmeetingatStPeter'sHallon27thSeptember.Councilreplacingboundarywallsandputtinginrailingwheretreesarenearwalls-workat48TyrwhittRoad,98TressillianRoadandaroundtheflatsinBreakspears/HarefieldRoad.Frontwallstoberebuiltat18Tyrwhittroadand45,47and53TressillianRoad.ArticleonHousingActionArea,BrocsocrepresentativeisRosemaryCopping.BoroughofLewishamtoclearseveralmewsofrubbish.Brocsocdonated£35forlorrytoclearthepartofWickhamMewstoGeoffreyRoad.Newvandal-proofroadnamesputinplace-oneoftheDarlingRoadoneswasstolen.Bestfrontgardenscheme-MrMcNaughtof70UpperBrockleyRoadwonforreplacingaconcretedgardenwithagreenone.Brocsochasofferedtreesforfrontgardensandmaydosoagaininthefuture,hasalsodonatedtreestoMalpasRoad.DetailedarticleonCouncilresponsestoBrocsocquestionstoCouncilatpublicmeetinginFebruary.Propertiesmentionedspecificallywere101-103ManorAve,47WickhamRoad,61Breakspearsand114-116ManorAve.Councilsaythereare10hostelsintheConservationArea,Brocsocsaythefigureismuchhigher.Projectedthatby198667%ofhouseholdsintheBoroughwillcompriseoneortwopersons.1971-1981Brockleypopulationdecreased14.3%to7,549,numberofhouseholdsdecreased16.4%to2,824,carownershipincreased14.7%to1,533.TelegraphHillWholefoods.Planningapplications.AdvertsforK.J.BuldingSupplies,RocodellsandSaxton&Co.

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Jan-84 1984BrockleyMidsummerFayreonJune23rd1984.NeighbourhoodWatchSchemeinpartofConservationArea.Planningapplicationfor33WickhamRoad(includesphoto)and48AdelaideAve.BrocsocAGMheldonOctober20th1983.Fayreprofitof£290.£50donationstoeachofStPeter'sCentreandmaintenanceofStPeter'sChurchclock.£100grantforpurchaseofoldCouncillampstandardsforlightingWickhamMews.Article,withphoto,regardingpoorconditionof2-8ChalseyRoad.ArticleonStPeter'sClockandTower,GillHeywoodarrangingvisittotopoftower.Photoof16WickahmRoad(SouthLondonFamilyHousingAsscoiation).PhotoofbuildingsitebetweenRokebyRoadandMalpasRoad.Updateonmews.Updateonroadplanning.Guidanceforgettingridofrubbish,includinglocationoftips(noneinLewishamBorough).Listofspecialneedshousing(hostels,etc.)notonCouncil'spublishedlist.Planningapplications.BrockleyWholefoodsCo-Op.UpdateonStPeter'sCentre-greenandredsnookerballsstolen.Photoof114-116ManorAve,beingredevelopedtobeusedasahomeforhandicappedchildren.BrocsocsucceededinhavingapillarinstatedatthemewsendofWickhamGardenstoreplacetheoriginalremovedbyCouncilworkmen.AdvertsforSaxton&Co,Rocodells,BrockleyWordTechnology,Micro-InnServicesLimitedandKJBuildingSupplies.

39 3 May-84 1984CallforvolunteersforBrockleyMidsummerFayre1984(SaturdayJune23rd1984).Planningapplications.UpdatedonNeigbourhoodWatchScheme,operatinginsomepartsoftheConservationAreafor7months.MewsUpdate,includingmapshowingthemewsintheConservationArea.WickhamGardenMewswasmentionedinJenniferWayne's'BrownBreadandButterintheBasement',abookabouta1920'schildhoodinBrockley.Brocsochired4skipswith£150providedbytheCouncil.BrocsochasboughtlampheadsfromtheCouncil,needspolesforabout4lampsforeachmews.Electricitytobesuppliedfromindividualhouses,costingabout£7perlightperyear.Councilhasofferedafurther£300whichwillbeusedtohireadigger.CouncilareproposingconcretetrackesinAshbyMews.LaingO'Rourketofillpotholesandmuddypatchesintheothermewsforasmallcharge.PhotosofpartofWickhamMewsandAshbyMews.Articleon16ATressillianRoad-compulsorilypurchasedbytheGLCin1968whenitwasproposedtorunRingway1besidetherailway.Thehousehasbeenmostlyderelictfor15years(since1969).Proposaltoconvertthehouseinto2four-personflatsand1six-personflat.UpdateonStPeter'sCentre.PhotoofBridgeHouse,MontagueAvenuerecompletionofnewandconvertedbuildings.MentionofderelictstateofadjoiningpropertyatthebackofBridgeHouseinChalseyRoad.BrocsochavebeenintouchwithBritishRailaboutclearanceofrubbishfromrailwaybankbeside18TressillianRoad.Somerubbishcollected,butBocsocwouldliketoseeahighfenceinstalledtopreventrubbishfrombeingthrownover.AdvertforBrockleyWholefoodsCo-Op,shortlytobeknownas'TheBrockleyBean',2CoulgateStreet.BrocsoctoexpressconcerntoDOEaboutthepossibilityofallowingsatellitereceivingaerialstobeinstalledwithoutpermission.AdvertforJubileeRestaurant(inSouthEastLondonCollege,nowLesoco),BreakspearsBuilding,BreakspearsRoad.Thisisarestaurantfortrainingstudents.Photoof56WickhamRoad.Flatsfinishedandnowoccupied.BrocsochopestohaveavisitatoneofthemonthlymeetingsfromMissDCameron,TeamLeaderofAmershamRoadFamilyCentre,re33WickhamRoad,toexplainwhatthehousewillbeusedforandtoanswerquestions.Article/AdvertforGreenwichRecyclingWorkshop.AdvertsforLanderAlarms,Saxton&Co,Rocodells,BrockleyWoodTechnology,Micro-InnServicesandK.J.BuildingSupplies.

40 3 Sep-84 1984BrockleyMidsummerFayreonJune23rd1984,finewarmday.ExhibitionbyLesBoisTheatreSchool.LordWolselyunabletofieldateamfortug-of-war,butgavedonations.PCsDerekMcCaigandLenPhilipsrefereedthetug-of-war.BillTurnerdesignedposteradvertisingtheFayre.Profitof£200.LocalbusinessescontributingprozeswereTaylor'sGrocers;D&GGreengrocers;S.Patel,newsagent;Northwoods,chemist;K.J.BuildersMerchants(TyrwhittRoad/LoampitHill),BabyBargainCorner;BrockleyFloralDepot;SunshineFruits;HomeviewVideo;Sewell'sNewsagent;Turner'sHardware;WavyLine;T.W.Barnes,offlicence;D&SHastings,butchers;PostOffice,254;CometSchoolofMotoring,BrockleyAquaria,SparGrocers,PostOffice,185;BrockleyBeautyParlour;LaLanterna;GTBennell;Sev-Tap;Banani;PharmcoChemists;EdwardBaker;DaviesBros(BrockleyRoad),C.U.Patel,newsagent;LaMonicaEnterprises(MalpasRoad),TheGreengrocers(BrookbankRoad),TheTalbot;FlowerofKent;WickhamArms;LordWolsely(PublicHouses).Brocsocencouragesresidentstoattendmonthlymeetings.BrocsocreceivesletterofthanksfromManorAveresidentthankingthemforworkontryingtoclearupthemewsandpressurisingauthoritiesoverneglectedandemptyproperties.DetailedcaseforCollectiveHousingSchemesfromColinTeasdaleandNickBetts(localresidentsworkinginresettlementwork)inrelationtopotentialhostelat86BreakspearsRoad.LetterfromDonaldHarrisrequestinggoodattendanceatBrocsocAGMandmeetingonDecember3rd,beliefthatmostpeopleinBrockleyareagainsttheproposedhostelat86BreaksepearsRoad.Articleretape-slideshow(calledHome,SweetHome)atStPeter'sCentreonDecember3rdaboutresettlementofhomelesspeoplefromCamberwell,someofwhomresettledtoBrockleyandpotentiallythehostelat86BreakspearsRoad.Furtherarticleoncollectivehousing,repotentialhostelat86BreakspearsRoad(formerhomeofLewishamMayorLesEytle,Lewisham'sfirstblackmayor).OtherapplicationsforresettlementfromCamberwell,alreadyapproved,were45TyrwhittRoad,12TressillianCrescentand13CrescentWay.LetterwrittenandcirculatedbylocalresidentwhichwasreportedinthepressandwronglyassumedtorepresenttheviewsofBrocsoc.AccountofBrocsocmeetingofSeptember3rd,atwhichamotionwaspassedrequestingBrocsoctocondemnthecollectivehousingschemeproposal.Inthepastyeartherewere44planningapplicationsforcollectivehousingwithinLewishamBorough,ofwhich14wereintheBrockleyConservationArea.BrocsocAGMonOctober17th.StPeter'sCentreupdate,LewishamCouncilagreedtopayforcaretakerandgive£1,000tohelprunthehall.AdvertsforSaxton&Co,Rocodells,LanderAlarms,BrockleyWoodTechnology,Micro-InnServicesLtdandK.J.BuildingSupplies.

41 4 Feb-85 1985BrocsocAGMonOctober17th1984.MidsummerFayreprofitof£200.CouncilprovidedBrocsocwith£450toclearthemews.Brocsoctodonate£50tohandicappedchildrenat114/116ManorAve,£75toStPerter'sCentreand£100towardsthecostofseatinHillyFieldsneartheTressillianRoadentrance.Furtherfundsneededformewsclean-up.Planningapplications.Trafficproblems.PresentationonhomelessbyNewCrossCircleClub.Brocsochelpedfindownersof3garageswhichwerebeingvandalised.ArticleonLuxmoreGardens.ArticleonShepherd'sSchool,71TressillianRoad.LookingformaterialforLewishamLocalHistoryFestivalinJune.Newstreetlightingbeinginstalledduetoconcretestandardsinstalledin1938-39beingunsafe.NeighbourhoodWatchupdate.Updateson16aTressillianRoadand19BreakspearsRoad.AccountofascentofStPeter'sChurchToweronJune30th1984.OverviewofaimsofBrocsoc.StPeter'sCentreupdate,somevandalismtohalls.Photoof'MarieLloydCourt',ChurchHousingAssociationaccomodationinCranfieldRoad.ChrisJohnsonlookingforoldphotographs.Latestcostofrenovating16aTressillianRoadis£194,000.AdvertsforSaxton&Co,Rocodells,CometSchoolofMotoring,LanderAlarms,BrockleyWoodTechnology,Micro-InnServicesLtdandKJBuildingSupplies.

42 5 May-85 198511thBrockleyMidsummerFayreonJune22nd1985.GuidedtourofgroundsofOldCrystalPalace(notnormallyopentopublic).Brockleywalk-aboutwithGillHeywood.DetailedarticleresuggestedapproachtoproposedhousingdevelopmentinBrockley'smews.Brocsoclocalhistoryexhibition.Planningapplications.LettersfromBrocsoc:2letterstoCouncilrenameplatesformews;dangeroustrafficconditionsatjunctionofBreakspearsandHarefieldRoads;lettertoCityofLondonCorprecleaningmewsbehindBrockleyRoad;toCouncilerestreetlitter;toCouncilrequestingfurthergrantsformewsclearance;nominationansacceptanceofJohnPorterasBrocsocrepresentativeonLondonPassengerTransportUSersCommittee;callstoSEgasaboutreinstatementofpavementoutside106TressillianRoad(photo);21letterssenttobuildersstatingthattheareacoveredbyBrocsocisaConservationArea;lettertoCouncilregraffitioncemetrywall(paintedoverpromptly)andphonecallstoDistrictHousingrefrontgardensofCouncilproperties.UpdateonStPeter'sCentre.EventsatStPeter'sChurchfollowinggrandpianorestoration.ChrisJohnsonlookingforoldpostcards.PhotoofLuxmoreGardensshowingnewflats.AdvertsforSaxton&Co,Rocodells,LanderAlarms,CometMotoringSchool,Micro-InnServicesLtdandK.J.BuildingSupplies.

43 2 Sep-85 1985BrockleyMidsummerFayreonJune22nd1985.Badweather,someparticipantsdidn'tcomebecauseofrain.FayreopenedbyLewishamMayorMargaretSandra.Tug-of-warteamsfromTheTalbot,TheWickhamArmsandTheLadywellTavern,plusteammadeupofStPeter'sScouts,firemenandpolicemen.Localpolicemanwasreferee.PrizesdonatedbyAmin,Chemist;WavyLine;D.S.Hastings,butcherandfishmonger;Turners,Ironmonger;BrockleyFloral;Sewells;Strides,drycleaners;FoodforAll;PostOffice;AsikCleaners;Starbuck;BabyCorner;SunElectrics;HomeVideo;Dewhursts,butcher;BayTreeFlorist;SoundsAround;BrockleyBeautyParlour;Davis,Greengrocer;BrockleyHardware;Sev.Tap;K.J.BuildingSupplies;NorthwoodsChemist;Dee&Gee,greengrocers;Patel,newsagent;Taylors,grocers;TalbotPublicHouseandSainsbury's,Lewisham.£200profit.AvalonHouse,at114-116ManorAve,renovatedandconvertedtoahostel,runbyAurora.BrocsocAGMonOctober24th.Photoof51TressillianRoad,ownedbyCouncilandemptysinceabout1978.Brocsocvolunteershavecompliedalistofemptyhouses,mostofwhichareownedbyLewishamBorough.Brocsoclookingforvoulnteers.BrocsocadvisedBTthattheywishtoseeredtelephoneboxeswithingtheConservationArearemain.HillyFieldsTrafficeScheme.LocalhistorywalkonJune26th.ArticlebyChurchHousingdetailingthereWickhamRoadhostelscheme.WorkalreadystartedonsimilarschemeinBreakspearsRoad.TalkonOctober2ndbyBridgitCherry(NicholasPevsnerassistant)givingillustratedtalkonPevsnerandSouthLondon).Photoof33WickhamRoad,nowbeingrefurbishedbyLewishamYoungBuilders.UpdateonMewsDevelopments.Planningapplications.ArticleonLocalHistoryGroup,withsomedetailsonmaterialsheldbyBrocsoc,includingcopiesofraremaps(oneisacopyofa1592map).AdvertsforSaxton&Co,Rocodells,CometSchoolofMotoring,LanderAlarmsandK.J.BuildingSupplies.

44 4 Feb-86 1986ClimbtothetopofStPeter'sToweronMarch8th,tripespeciallyarrangedforBrocsoc.ReviewoftalkonOctober2ndgivenbyBridgetCherryonhistoryofSouthEastLondon.MidsummerFayre1986onJune21st(13thAnnualFair).Requestforhelp.Five-a-sidefootballtobemadeintobiggerevent.PlanningApplications.UpdateonAvalonHouseat114-116ManorAve,homeformentallyhanidcappedyoungmen.BuildingsrestoredandconvertedbyAuroraTrustcharityalongsideLondonandQuadrantHousingTrust.Brocsoc(KTurner)hadvisitedthehouse.Donationof£50fromBrocsocagreedforsuitableequipment-wardentoadvisewhatwouldbeuseful.DetailsofaltercationonJanuary7thatentrancetoCranfieldRoad-twolorriesdumpedtheirloadsofsubsoilatentranceanddroveoff,blockingtheentrance.GLCandLewishamCouncilclearedtheMewsentrancelaterthatmorning.Registrationnumberofoneofthelorriesprovidedtogetherwithdescription-requestforwhereaboutsoranyotherdetails.DetailedupdateonbuildingintheMews,togetherwithletterfromAlanJaquestoCouncillorTerryScottandexcerptofletterfromBrocsocChairmantoCouncillorScott.noreplyreceivedtodatebutCouncillorDavidSullivan(leaderoftheCouncil)isinvestigatingandhopetocontacttheChairmansoon.BrocsocarecurrentlyincontactwithCouncillorGoudgeoverfurtheraction.InauguralmeetingofLewishamPolice/CommunityConsultativeGrouponJanuary21st1986.Prioritiesforthecomingyeararetoreduce1)Burglary,2)streetcrime,3)vehiclecrime,4)combatdrugabuseand5)increasetheinvolvementofpermanenthome-beatofficers.NextmeetingonApril10th,Brocsocrequestforviewswhichresidentswouldlikeexpressed.FirstDrakeWardCommunityForumonMarch12th.8thBrockleyscoutgroupinBreakspearsRoadneedsanewleader.JumblesalesatStPeter'sCentreonFebruary22nd(forStPeter'sCentrefunds)andMarch15th(forStPeter'sChurch).AdvertsforRocodells,CometSchoolofMotoring(trialhour£3.50),LanderAlarms,antiqueswanted,Saxton&CoandK.J.BuildingSupplies.FrancisDrakeBowlingClublookingfornewmembers.CommunityMarkettobeheldonthesecondSaturdayofeachmonthfora6monthtrial.ThankstocarolsingersontheMondaybeforeChristmas-8thBrockleyScoutsandfriends,whoraisedenoughtoprovideamealandentertainmentforalmost100seniorcitizensinStPeter'sCentreonJanuary18th.SFinzi,artist,openingnewstudioinWickhamRoad,lookingtolivewithinwalkingdistanceofthestudio,requestingunusedfloorinhouseintheConservationAreaforconversion.ArticleonBTreplacementschemeforphoneboxes.Allexamplesoftheoriginalbox(dated1927)toberetained,togetherwithsomeexamplesofthesecondedition,dated1935.WithinLewishamBorough,thereare60firsteditionkiosks,13ofwhichareinConservationAreasand5ofwhichareintheBrockleyConservationArea.AllothekiosksintheBrockleyConservationAreaaresecondedition,withtheexceptionofoneoutsidetheWickhamArms,whichisamodernphonebox.ItispossiblethatallphoneboxesinBrockleyConservationAreawiththeexceptionofthelastonewillbekept.Correctiontopreviousnewsletter-CouncillorTayloradvisesthat51TressillianRoadhasnotbeenvacantsince1978.TheelderlybasementtenantsrefusedtomoveuntilMarch1984,otherfloorswereletorusedbysquatters.Suattersleftin1985andrestorationworkduetostartin1986.BrocsocaskswhetherthemaisonettesinChalseyRoadmightberenovatedorthesitecleanedup.

45 2 Jun-86 1986AccountofvisittotopofStPeter'sTowerbySarahDavies-geeseandbeehiveskeptinWickhamRoad.MidsummerFayreonJune21stfeaturingtug-o-warbetweenlocalpubsandponyrides.Oldcartyresdumpedinthearea.Listofnewcouncillors.Updateonmews,complaintbyBrocsocaboutCouncilrelackofconsultationonmewsdevelopment.PhotoofWickhamMews.NametobedecidedformewsbehindWickhamRoad-StPeter'sMewsandCranfieldMewsrejectedasnames,AaronMewssuggested.BrocsocbelieveitshouldbecalledCranfieldMews,theareahasbeenknownasthissince1929atleast.Atpresent,residentsintwonewhousesatrearof47WickhamRoadhavenoaddress.Brocsocpublished5postcards(allreprintsofoldpostcards)tohelptheLocalHistoryGroup.Ideasneededrelocalhistoryleafletbeingproduced.BrocsocletterstoCorpofLondonremewsatrearof285-331BrockleyRoad;BoroughEngineerreprogressofHillyFieldsTrafficCellandaccompanyingroadclosuresandreplacementmirrorattopofTyrwhittRoadandtoBoroughPlanningOfficeraboutrubbishandplanningbreaches.Updateon16aTressillianRoadwithphotos.Planningapplications,includingtrees,withstatus.Reminderthatpermissionisneededbeforepruningandfellingtrees.Brocsochaveequipmentandcanhelpwithtreeworkwherepermissionhasbeengiven-Brocsocpriceisfarlessthanthatofatreesurgeon.AdvertsforRocodells,CometSchoolofMotoring,SylviaFinziprivatepaintingclasses,Saxton&Co.,WickhamFraming&GraphicServicesandK.J.BuildingSupplies.ArticleonMarshaPhoenixArtsCentre90-92TressillianRoad,includingshedingarden.

46 3 Oct-86 1986Reporton1986MidsummerFayre,goodweatherandeventasuccess,althoughproblemswith5-a-sidepitchesandbandhiredwasloud.Donationsfrom:K.J.BuildingSupplies,Northwoods(chemists),Patels(newsagents),D&GGreengrocers,Taylors(grocers),TheTalbot,BabyRose,BayTreeFlorists,BrockleyCrossCleaners,Antiques,DaviesBrothersGreengrocers,LaLanternaRestaurant,Londis(grocers),SoundsAround,Elizabeth'sHairdersser,TheWickhamArms,TheLordWolsely,SunshineFruits,BrockleyFloral,Hastings(butcher),S.Amin(chemist),T.W.Barnes(offlicence),BrianMorris,Sewells(newsagent),Turner'sStores,CocciadelMare,HomeVideo,BabyCorner,Smiths(butcher)andSmiths(greengrocer).Brocsocprinted5postcardsofoldBrockley-LoampitHill&LewishamWayin1906,deliverytrapsofWellbeloved'sButcherstandinginHarefieldRoad,St.Peter'sChurchin1893andBrockleyLaneStation(closed1917).BrocsocAGMonOctober21st.BrocsoclookingforaSecretary.Mewsupdate,possiblenameforCranfieldMewsisnowGarsingtonMews.Missingroadsignsinsomeareas-Councilhasorderednewones.StPeter'sCentreupdate.PublictoiletsatBreakspearsRoad/LewishamWayjunctiontobedemolished.2-8ChalseyRoadleasesoldtoHydeHousing,theywillacquirethefreeholdfromtheCityofLondon.UpdateonhutingardenofMarshaPhoenixArtsCentreat90-92TressillianRoad.ArticleonDrakeWoodCommunityForum.Planningapplications.Requesttocutbackhedgesgrowingoverthepavements.Reminderofneedforpermissionbeforeundertakingtreework.TransportReport.Newdrugadvicecentreat9ABrockleyCross.AdvertsforRocodells,CometSchoolofMotoring,Granbury,Saxtons,WickhamFraming&GraphicServicesandK.J.BuildingSupplies.

47 3 Feb-87 1987LookingforhelpforMidsummerFayreonJuly4th.SeekingviewsonTyrwhittRoadimprovement.NewghbourhoodWatchSchemes.ProfileofCommunityBeatOfficersPCDavidMottandPCDerekMcCaig.Mewsupdate,petitioncirculatedwith804signatures,only21peoplepresentedwiththepetitiondidn'tsign,updateon119UpperBrockleyRoad.DrakeWardCommunityForum.TransportReport.Articleonrestaurants/takeawaysatBrockleyRoad/CranfieldRoad/FoxberryRoadandAdelaideAve.Thereare8inthisarea.No175(nowGulenKebab)wasafishandchipsshopformanyyears.173(nowBellaNapoli)isapplyingtobecomeatakeaway,wasRickardsIronmongerssinceatleast1926.Rubbishpiledatrearof184LewishamWay,nowremovedbyCouncil.Brocsocgivingadisplayat'InvitationNight'ofLewishamLocalHistorySocietyonMarch27thatDeptfordTownHall.ArticlegivesdetaileddescriptionofDeptforsTownHallandsomehistoryofDeptford.ArticleabouttwopolicefixedpointsinBrockleyinVictoriantimes,oneatthejunctionofUpperBrockleyRoad&LewishamRoad,theotheratthejunctionofUpperBrockleyRoad,GeoffreyRoad(formerlyManorRoadWest)andCranfieldRoad.Apolicemanwasstationedatthesepointsfrom9pmto1amandcouldbesummonedbyrattleorbell.Dogfouling.Planningapplications.Workinprogress,including37WickhamRoad,GlensdaleRoad(rearof100-102BreakspearsRoad),16aTressillianRoadand51TressillianRoad.BrocsocapplyingforlistingoftelephoneboxesatLewishamWay/cornerofTyrwhittRoad,BreakspearsRoad,WickhamRoad,BrockleyRoadatendofWickhamRoadandStMargaret'sRoad.StPeter'sHallupdate.Redevelopmentof165-169LewishamWay(oncePyneBrosstore).AdvertsforRocodells,CometSchoolofMotoring,Granbury,Saxtons,WickhamFraming&GraphicServicesandK.J.BuildingSupplies.

48 3 Jun-87 1987MidsummerFayreonJuly4th.JoanRead(localhistorian)togivetalkonSeptember9th.TripupStPeter'stoweronJuly18th.DrakeForumupdate.Brosocappealformorehelp.Canandbottlerecycling.Self-defenceclassesatStPeter'sCentre.LettersfromBrocsocrerubbishat102ManorAveand45WickhamRoad,buildingcontrarytoplanningpermissionat39tressillianRoad,119UpperBrockleyRoad,32TyrwhittRoadand37WickhamRoad.LetterstoDOEabout68WickhamRoad,119UpperBrockleyRoadand2WickhamRoad.Callreceivedrepartialdemolitionof139UpperBrockleyRoadwithoutplanningpermission.Localtransportreport.StPeter'sCentreupdate.Planningapplications.Articleaboutgardensbeingfencedoffagainstresidents'wishes.SelectionoflettersonTyrwhittRoadjunctionimtprovement,dogfoulingandgeneralconservationanddevelopmentinthearea.Mewsupdate.FrancisDrakeBowlingClublookingformembers.AdvertsforRocodells,SaxtonsandK.J.BuildingSupplies.

49 5 Oct-87 1987Accountof14thSummerFayreheldonJuly4th.NewMPJoanRuddockvisited,tugofwarwonbyLordWolsely1stteam,runnerupwasLordWolsely2ndteam.Publicaddresssystemfellthroughatlastminute.£500profit,arecord.Giftsanddonationsfrom:TheTalbot,Taylor'sGrocers,Glen'sGreengrocers,S.Patel(newsagent),Northwoods(chemist),K.J.BuildingSupplies(TyrwhittRoad/LoampitHill);V.Amato(shoerepairs),BayTreeFlorists,BabyRose(woolsandhaberdashery),BrockleyAquaria,Amin(chemist),P.J.Hairdresser,T.W.Barnes(offlicence),Hastings(butcherandfishmonger),TurnersStores(hardware),Sewell's(newsagent),OakEstates,BrockleyFloralDepot,BabyBargainCorner,PostOfficeat254(BrockleyCross&BrockleyRoad);ThePostBox,TheWickhamArms(UpperBrockleyRoad),TheFreemason'sArms,LadywellLateNightChemists(Ladywell).LeftoverpopcornsoldatLewishamFundDay,raising£36.AccountoftalkbyJoanRead,localhistorian,onSeptember9th.OverviewofLocalHistoryGroup.DrakeForum.LewishamPolice/CommunityConsultativeGroup.Canrecyclingcampaign.LettersfromBrocsoctoPlanningDepartmentre139UpperBrockleyRoad,16,28,30,37TyrwhittRoad,111UpperBrockleyRoad,20WickhamRoad,74WickhamRoad,37ManorAveand70LoampitHill;lettertoDOEtogettelephoneboxatendofStMargaret'sRoadlisted,fiveofthethirteenlistedtelephoneboxesinLewishamBorougharenowinBrockleyConservationArea;2letterstoCouncillorScottreconversionspolicy;lettertoBoroughEngineerrethreeseats(twoattheLewishamWayendofTyrwhittRoadandoneoutsideBrockleySortingOffice)andlitterbins.DOEturneddownplanningapplicationsrerearof119UpperBrockleyRoadandgardenof2WickhamRoad.Planningapplications.AdvertisinghoardingdifferentfromplanningpermissionatsideofHastingsButchersonStMargaret'sRoad.ImprovementsbyLewishamCouncilto16aTressillianRoad(purchasedbyGLCin1969aspartofRingwayOneRoadScheme).LondonWildlifeTrust.Brocsocofferedchancetomanage400m2patchofland.NewbuildingatcornerofGeoffreyRoadandAshbyMewsbeingputupwithoutplanningpermission,resolvedbeforeharmdone.Articleaboutconversions-toomanyconversionstosmallflats-articlegivesgenericinfoonhouseprices.57houseshavebeenupforconversionsinthelast18monthsto212units.Landforsale-1stNewCrossScoutHutatbackofStMargaret'sRoad.AdvertsforPostBox(barinUpperBrockleyRoad),Saxtons,SFinzipaintingclassesforchildren,SoundofMusicbyTheUtopians,RocodellsandK.J.BuildingSupplies.

50 2 Jan-88 19881987AGMinOctober,£100votedtowardsupkeepofStPeter'sCentre.BrocsocMeetingonFebruary3rd,requestforpeopletoattend.Requestforvolunteersfor1988MidsummerFayre.RumoursthatDeptordLibraryonLewishamWaymayclose.Articlebyattendeeatwomen'sself-defenceclass.ArticleonlocalhistoryspeechbyJoanReed-detailedarticleonhistoryofbuildingsinBrockleyanddifferentgradings.LocalhistoryexhibitionaboutLewishamWay,LoampitHillandLoampitVale,alsocoveringBrockley.Articleondamagetotreesfrom1987GreatStorm-200treeslostonHillyFields(about1/3ofthetotaltreesthere).Brocsocdonated£50toLewishamEnvironmentAppealtowardsreplacementtrees.ProposalforpubliclightingonallmainpathsinHillyFields,estimatedcostof£45,000over3years.MewsUpdate-applicationsrerearof2WickhamRoadand119UpperBrockleyRoadrefusedbyDOE.Planningapplications.Updateon2-8ChalseyRoadinnextissue.UpdatefromLewishamPolice/CommunityConsultativeGroup.UpdatefromNeighbourhoodWatch.UpdatefromStPeter'sCentreandStPeter'sChurch.AdvertsforThePostBoxbar,Saxtons,M.C.H.Builders,BurwoodBuildingServices,RocodellsandK.J.BuildingSupplies.

51 4 May-88 19881988MidsummerFayreonJuly2nd,lookingforvolunteers.LastyearCouncilagreedtoinstallseatoutsidePostOfficeSortingOfficeinBrockleyRoadandreplacetwowhichhaddisappearedfromthenorthernendofTyrwhittRoad.TheseatinBrockleyRoadwasn'tinstalled,buthasbeennow.DeptfordLibraryinLewishamWayreprievedfromclosure.BrocsocinvitedbyEnvironmentalServicesCommitteetomeetingwith'KeepBritainTidy'Group.Self-defenceclassesstoppedduetolowattendance.Articleregardingdevelopmentof2WickhamRoad,rearwalldismantleddespiteresidentobjectinginpersonwhileitwashappeningandevenafterenforcementplanningofficervisitedthesite.LewishamBoroughfelledninehollytreesandprivetbushesatcornerofBreakspearsRoadandLewishamWaywithoutplanningpermission'toreducetheproblemofloiteringandpossibleassaults'.Proposedtoreplcethemwithlaurelandevergreens.Brocsocnotesthatintimethiswillmakethecornermoredensethanpreviously.Articlefromhouse-huneter'sguidedescribingBrockley(source:WheretoLiveinLondon,Sidgwick&Jackson).BrocsocagainstlightingmainpathsinHillyFields,fearsthatitwillputpeoplemoreatriskduetotherestoftheparkappearingdarkerandlonepeoplebeingabletobeseenfromfurtheraway.HistoryofCouncilownershipof2-8ChalseyRoadsince1974,saletoBridgeHousedidn'ttakeplace,newfreeholder/headleaseholderinplace,planningapplicationmadetorestoresuchthat,otherthenthepositionofthefrontdoors,theterracewilllookthesamefromChalseyRoadasitdidwhenbuiltin1895.UnfinishedlightingschemeinCoulgateStreetanduntidyanddirtyapproachtoBrockleyStation.Adviceonhavingderelictorabandonedcarsremoved.Planningapplications(includingMarshaPhoenixMemorialTrustat90-92TressillianRoad).Planningpermissionforironrailingson28,30and37TyrwhittRoad.StPeter'sCentreupdate,grantfromLewishamCouncilreducedby£2,000.Donationofcivicfurniture(mostlyoakfurniturewithDeptfordBoroughinitials-armchairs,chairs,threelinkedseatsandsectionsofdecoratedtables)fromthelocalhistorysectionoftheBoroughlibrariestoBrocsoc.TobehousedinStPeter'sCentre.Requestforhelpwithresoration.StPeter'sChurchupdate-StPeter'sWeekplannedtoincludeStPeter'sDay(June29th).LondonPlanningAdvisoryCommittee.AdvertsfromSaxtons,SylviaFinzipaintingclassesforchildren,BabyRosehaberdashers,M.C.H.Builders,BurwoodBuildingServices,RocodellsandK.J.BuildingSupplies.

52 4 Oct-88 1988

AimsofBrocsoc,requestforvolunteers.BrocsocAGMonOctober31statStPeter'sCentre-seekingnominationsforChairman,Vice-Chairman,SecretaryandTreasurer.RecordeddeliveryletterssentbyCounciltoallhouseholds(40pperletter)sayingthatifoverhanginghedgesweren'tpruned,theCouncilwouldprunethem.TheCouncildidn'tprunethem,andoverhanginghedgesarestillcausingproblems.NewsignsforWickhamMewsattheGeoffreyRoadenddonatedbylocalbusiness.Temporaryscaffoldingandcorrugatedironstructureinrearyardof301BrockleyRoadwithoutplanningpermission,shoprubbishbeingdumpedonpavementofSt.Margaret'sRoad.StPeter'sCentreupdate.MidsummerFayretookplaceonJuly4th,weatherwasfineafterraininthemorning.SpecialguestwasactressElizabethEstensen,£500raised.LocalbusinessesdonatingprizeswereTheTalbot,Taylor'sGrocers,Glen'sGreengrocers,SpaldingandSparrowNewsagents,NorthwoodsChemist,K.J.BuildingSupplies(TyrwhittRoad/LoampitHill);V.Amato,shoerepairs,BaytreeFlorists,BabyRose,woolsandhaberdashery,BrockleyAquaria,BrockleyCarpets(antiques),Londis,grocers,SouthernBuildingSupplies,DaviesGreengrocers,Amin,chemist,P.J.Hairdresser,T.W.Barnesoff-license,HastingsButcher,Sid'splumbingsupplies,BrianMorrisSupermarket,Turner'sStores,hardware,Sewells,newsagent,OakEstates,BrockleyFloralDepot,StarbuckUpholsterers,BabyBargainCorner,FoodForAll,VictorianPine,BrockleyGlass,UltracleanLaundrette,PostOfficeat254,EssoGarage(BrockleyCross&BrockleyRoad);ThePostBox,TheWickhamArms,Offlicenseonforecourt(UpperBrockleyRoad)andSmithandSonButchers,SimmondsGreengrocer,FlowerofKent,TheLordWolseley(CroftonPark).SouthLondonCommunityWorkshopprovidedaworkshop.StewarttheDJmannedtheP.A.system.P.C.Franks,localpoliceman,changeddutiesinordertobepresentthroughouttheFayreandhelpedjudgecompetitions.CommercialandTechnicalReferenceLibraryat140LewishamWayunderthreatfromCouncil.Referencelibraryonthesitefor74yearsandfor22yearsithasbeentheonlypublicBusinessReferenceLibraryinsouth-eastLondon.Articleaboutstateofpavements.Author(KathleenTurner?)saysthatin1953,roadsweepersusedtoweedtheroadsandpavementsastheyworked,buttheydon'tdothisanymore.StChristopher'sHospice.LondonWildlifeTrust.Updateonmewsdevelopmentbehind2WickhamRoad,askingforlocalhelpreattendingplanningmeetings.Planningapplications.ArticleonrestoringfeaturesinVictorianhouses.BrocsocexpressesfrustrationatnoBoroughConservationAdvisoryCommitteemeetingsinceSeptember1987.ArticleonpotentialsaleofDeptfordTownHalltoGoldsmiths,urgingresidentstomakeuseofthebuilding.DrakeForum.StPeter'sChurchupdate-organbeingrestoredthissummer.SpecialconcertbySouthwarkCathedralorganistHarryBrammaonDecember12th1988.20peopleappointedbyHomeOfficeasLayVisitorstoLewishamBoroughtovisitpolicestationsandcheckonprisoners.AdvertsfromTumbleTotsplaygroup,Saxtons,M.C.H.Builders,GardenCentreat2ShardeloesRoad,P&PCreativeGlass,RocodellsandK.J.BuildingSupplies.

53 5 Feb-89 1989ChannelLink-possibleconstructionfromBrockleyCrosstoStPeter'sChurch,ventilationshafts(19feetacross)every2km.BrockleyRoadpotentiallyblockedofffor5years.RequestforresidentstocontactLewishamCouncil,localMPandBritishRailtoattempttohavetheroutemovedelsewhere.1989MidsummerFayreonJune24th-requestforvolunteers.ReportonBrockleyAgainstTheTunnelLink(BATTL)meetingatKittoRoadChurchonFebruary9th.BoroughConservationAdvisoryCommittee.15thBrocsocAGMon31stOctober.ArticleonLewishamConservers,localvoluntarygroup,membersofLondonWildlifeTrust.WastenewspapercollectingskipatLadywellLodge,SlagrovePlace.Photoof2WickhamRoad.ArticleonlibraryserviceforthehouseboundprovidedbytheCouncil.ArticleonlumbercollectionserviceprovidedbytheCouncil.CancollectingpointatScoutCentre,25BreakspearsRoad,onSundaymornings.HillyFieldstrafficschemeupdate-Councilaskedin1980forrecommendationstoreducenumberofcarsusingresidentialroadstoavoidBrockleyRoad/LewishamWay.TworesultswereclosingoffofStMargaret'sRoad/brockleyRoadjunctionandtrafficlightsatAdelaideAve/BrockleyRoadjunctionin1988.OnJanuary24th,1,481carspassedalongTressillianRoadbetweenHillyFieldsandHarefieldRoadbetween6.50and9.15,and708between7.30and8.30.MostcontinuedtoBrockleyCross.Photoof199WickhamRoad-applicationfordemolitionbeingconsidered.Planningapplications.Articleon20WickhamRoad-planningpermissiongrantedformewsdevelopmentdespitepreviousplanningpermissionbeingrefused.BrocsocwrotetotheCouncil,buttheletterwasn'tacknowledgedinCouncilreport.CouncilignoredDesignGuideandlocalCouncillorDowdwasaskedtoattendthemeetingbutdidn't.PlanningapplicationwasdecidedbyaCommitteeofthree,noneofwhomrepresentedthearea.ArticleonEdgarWallace,theauthor,formerlyof6TressillianCrescent.Apparentlyhewasoftenshortoffundsandfriendshelpedhimdodgecreditorsthroughthegardengateatnumber6.ReproductionsofphotosofoldBrockleyavailable.StPeter'sCentreupdate.Women'sselfdefence.NeighbourhoodWatchupdate.Boroughengineerrequestedinformationonbuildersandotherbreakingpavingstonesinorderthattheycanbemadetopayforthedamage.Articleencouragingresidentstomaintaintheirfrontgardens.AdvertsforMartinHarris(handyman),BabyRose(haberdashers),Saxtons,Stan(gardner),A.C.S.Services(accountant),GardenCentreonShardeloesRoad,P&PCreativeGlass,RocodellsandK.J.BuildingSupplies.

54 5 Jun-89 1989LookingforvolunteersforMidsummerFayreonJuly1st.UpdateonproposedChannelTunnelroute,includingmentionofproposedemergencyaccessshaftonHillyFields.ProposaltoextendtheconservationareatoincludeHillyFieldsandotherareastoreflectthehistoricareaofBrockley.ReproductionsofphotosofOldBrockleyandnoteletsforsale.Nreroadproposals,includingproposedroadfollowingtherailwaylinethroughtheConservationArea,withmaps.Planningapplications.Requesttosavenewspaperforrecycling.Junkmail.Satellitedishes.DIYhintsonrepairingcornicing.ShortarticleoncellarsinBrockley.DrainsonTressillianRoadnotcleaned-treesaregrowinginsome.NeighbourhoodWatch.SelfdefenceclassesatStPeter'sHall.LadywellFieldsNatureReserve.StPeter'sCentreupdate.ArticleonLondonfairs.RiskofToxocariasisfromdogfouling.AdvertsforMartinHarris,handyman;BabyRose,haberdashery;Saxtons;A.C.S.Services,accountants;gardencentreatShardeloesRoad;RocadellsandK.J.BuildingSupplies.

55 3 Oct-89 1989OverviewofhistoryandaimsofBrocsoc.GillHeywoodstandingdownasBrocsocChairmanassheisnowChairoftheBoroughConservationAdvisoryCommittee.BootSaleinSeltec(nowLesoco)carpark,requestforvounteers.RequestforreminiscencesonWorldWar2tohelpwithMyattGardenSchoolProject.BrocsocAGMonOctober23rd.BoroughConservationAdvisoryCommittee.Articlementioningthatplanningpermissionwasrecentlygivenforuseofacoalcellarasabedroom.TrafficeandRoadsUpdate.Planningapplications.Beforeandafterphotosof2-8ChalseyRoad,housesweresold,demolishedandreplacesbysimilarbuildings(ChalseyLodge).BrockleyMidsummerFayre,withphotooffair.Daybeganwithrain,whichkeptsomestallholdersaway.VicarofStPeter'sChurch,RevGeoffVanderWeegan,judgedthefancydresscompetition.MayorofLewishamcouncillorNicholasTaylor,attendedandjudgedtheArtsandCraftsexhibits.ProfitfromFayreof£553.31.Localbusinessesgivingprizes:K.J.Supplies,Northwoods,chemists,Spalding&Sparrow,newsagents,Glen's,greengrocer,Taylor'sGrocer,TheTalbot(TyrwhittRoad/LoampitHill);Elizabeth,TheBayTree,HairShop(BrockleyCross);SouthernBuildingSupplies,E.H.Baker,optician,Alpharm,chemist,MagpieAntiques,Tomboys,hairstylist,BrockleyAquaria,Coombs,TurfAccountant,Amin,chemist,P.J.Hair,Sids,BrianMorris,supermarket,TurnersStores,OakEstates,Sewells,newsagents,StabuckUpholstery,Jackies,greengrocer,BrockleyGlass(BrockleyRoad);Marjie,hairdresser,Simmonds,greengrocer,Smiths,butcher,BarclaysBank,CroftonPark,BondInsuranceBrokers,LoampitVale(CroftonPark);TheGallery,TheLordWolsely,TheWickhamArms(UpperBrockleyRoad);Ebenistes,custommadefurniture(Deptford).Updateonpotentialmotorwaythroughthearea,withspaghettijunctionsatBrockleyCrossandthejunctionofTyrwhittRoadandLewishamWay.Brocsocwantsimprovedpublictransport.UpdateonChannelTunnelRailLinkandBATTLGroupfightingagainstthelinkgoingthroughBrockley.MentionofescapeshaftfortunnelonHillyFields,necessitatingnewRoadfromAdelaideAvenue.BritishRailsecondChannelTunnelRailLinkExhibitionon17th&18thOctoberatforecourtofLadywellbaths.MarchandrallyfromEmbankmenttoTrafalgarSquareagainstChannelTunnelRailLinkproposals,chancetobookplaceonBATTLbusfortherally.Letterfrom'K.M.T.'(KathleenTurner?)reincreaseintheamountsofweedssincetheymovedtoBrockleyin1952,suggestsresidentshelptoweedthestreets.6factsaboutwheelibins.ArticleonLeishamCouncilofferingfreeservicetoremovetheroofsofbinstorestoallowwheelibinstobestoredinthem.PotentialcollectingbinfordrinkcansinSELTEC(nowLesoco)carpark.Detailsofexisitingbottlebanksandpaperbanks.AdvertsforSaxtons,A.C.SServices,AbbottsAntiques,GardenCentreonShardeloesRoad,Rocodells,GalleryArtandFood(74UpperBrockleyRoad),MartinHarris(handyman)andK.J.BuildingSupplies.StPeter'sCentreUpdate.

56 1 Mar-90 1990ArticleonBrockleyNursery.NolongerusedasagardencentrebytheCouncil,willpossiblybemadeintosocialhousingbehindMalpas,VulcanandUpperBrockleyRoads,possiblyinvolvingcompulsorypurchaseofgardens.Brocsocsuggestionsforpossibilitiesincludesocialhousing,privatenatureorwoodlandpark,privategardencentre,mediumdensityprivatehousing,smallofficesandworkshopsormixed-usesiteincludinghousing,flatsofficesandworkshops.Publicmeetingsoontodiscusstheoptions,Brocsocencouragesresidentstoattend.Articleincludesphotoofthesite.ArticleonBritishRailpossiblyconsideringBrockleyagainfortheroutefortheChannelTunnellink.ThearticlestatesthatStratfordisthelikelychoicefortheroute.FirstBrocsocBootSaleraised£300.SELTEC(nowLesoco)carparksitenowbooked3timesayearforBootSales.Callforvolunteersfor1990SummerFayre(June23rd1990),notingthatthe1989SummerFayrewassuccessful.ArticleaboutLewishamConservers(affiliatedtotheLondonWildlifeTrust).(BCAC)BoroughConservationAdvisoryCommitteehasaskedtheCounciltoconsiderusingwhitelinesinfrontofcrossoverstodetercarparkinginfrontofgateways(suchmarkingswouldonlybeadvisory,butmayactasadeterrenttoparkingacrossdriveways).Articleonsatellitedishes.Governemntconsideringstrictercontrols.Atpresent,dishescan'textendbeyondtherooflineandtherecanbeonlyoneperhouse.Brocsocsuggestpaintingsatellitedishestoensuretheyblendwiththehouse.CableTVtocometoBrockleywithin5years.VideotrontosetupinthecentreofLewishamandworkradially.Videotrontoberesponsibleformendingthepavementsafterthecablesgoin.Planningapplications.BrocsoccallforresidentstoobjecttotheproposedSouthCircularRoadthroughLewisham,vehiclestoenteratCatfordandForestHillandcometowardsBrockley.Articlestatingthathouseinsuranceoftencoversgardenwallsdamagedbystorms.Councilcontactphonenumbersandnames,includingEnvironmentalServices(dumpedcars,pavementsandroads,wheeli-bins,dumpedfurnitureandlumbercollection),Planning,StreetLights,RoadSweeping,Noise,SmokyBonfiresandRats.BrocsocAGMheldonOctober23rd1989.GillHeywoodstooddownasChairafter6years,replacedbyMarkDoyle.MarkDoylestooddownforbusinessreasons,Chairpositioniscurrentlyvacant.Articleonlackofon-streetparking,particularlyManorAvenueonaSunday,andlowerendofTyrwhitt,Tressillian,Cranfield,WickhamandBreakspearsRoads.BoroughEngineersdepartmentnowobjectingtoplanningapplicationsresultinginmorethantwocarsparkedateachhouse.Brocsocwantsoff-streetparkingtobemadeacompulsorypartofplanningapprovalswhereitispossible(otherthaninfrontgardens).LewishamCouncilhasopenedaWasteTransferStationatCreeksideoffDeptfordChurchStreet.Includeswastepaperbank,bottlebankandonlycanbankintheBorough.ArticleoncrimebySheilaJob.Recentlyexperiencedaburglaryathomewhileinthehouse,policearrivedwithnfiveminutesafterbeingcalled.LocalPCMickFranksbasedatBrockleyPoliceStationstatesthatcrimeinBrockleyisrising,with16burglaries(mainlyduringdaytimeandevening),1muggingand11vehiclecrimes,mainlyovernightattheLewishamWayendofBrockleysinceChristmas.CrimepreventionofficersbasedatBrockleyareGeorgeSpurlingandLesPhilips.ArticlealsocoversNeigbourhoodWatchandbogusworkmen,withdetailsforreportingthelatter.Articleonnoisepollution.AdvertsforGardenCentreatShardeloesRoad,GalleryArtandFoodat74UpperBrockleyRoad,Rocodells,MartinHarris(handyman),AbbottsAntiques,K.J.BuildingSuppliesandSaxtons.

57 4 Jun-90 19901990SummerFayreonJune23rd,lookingforvolunteers,thisyearattractionsincludeshowingofclassiccarsincludingMorrisMinors.UpdatefromMewishamgroupofLondonWildlifeTrust,taskdatesatNewCrossGateCuttingsNatureReserve,VestaRoadandEndwellRoadJunction,andLadywellFieldsNatureReserve(nexttoLAdywellFieldsStation).BrockleyNursery(plantnurseryforLewishamBorough)closedandsiteupfordevelopment.Planningapplications.ThankstohelpersatMother'sDayBootSaleatLewishamCollegeCarPark.AppealforsuggestionsforuseofBrockleyNurserysite(consultationpreviouslymentionedlongbackgardensof136and148UpperBrockleyRoadinerror).WideningofBrakespearsRoadpavementsataccidentblackspotatHarefieldRoadandBrakespearsRoadjunction.BehaviourofdogsonHillyFields.BrockleyDogTrainingClubtrainsdogsandtheCouncilprovidesa'PooperScooter'service-amotorcyclefittedwithequipmenttoremovedogmesswhichhasaregularbeatandcanbecalledtodealwithproblemsinaparticulararea.Articlereparkinghabitsandspeedinginthearea.ForandAgainstWheelibins.Localhistoryarticleonderivationofthename'Brockley'andpresent-daypathofbrookgivingrisetothename.DetailsoftheappropriateOrdnanceSurveymapsforlookingattheareaindetailareprovided.Requesttoshowconsiderationtoneighbourswhenplayingmusicinthesummerrenoise.UpdateonBrockleyStation-newlyelectedDrakeWardCouncillorMikeBarrypledgedtoaddressthatstateofthestationwithhelpfromBrocsoc.Crimeupdate,givingstreetswithmostburglariesintheareaandadvisingonprecautionstotake.ChunnelRailLinkupdate.AdvertsforGardenCentreonShardeloesRoad,Rocodells,GalleryArtandFood(74UpperBrockleyRoad),MartinHarris(handyman),AbbotsAntiques,K.J.BuildingSuppliesandSaxtons.Also,2pairsofFrenchWindowsforsale,genuineBrockleyConservationAreaoriginals.

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Oct-90 1990DeptfordLibraryinLewishamWaytoclose.Openedin1914asBoroughofDeptfordCentralLibrary,agiftfromAndrewCarnegie.GardeningNotes.Planningapplications.GoodbyetoBillandKathleenTurner,movingfromTressillianRoadtoStaffordshire.ArticleonlocalathleteJohnRegisandMillwallFC.Dogmess.ResidentswhoweredoubleparkedonManorAvereceivedparkingtickets.One,MrJRoynane,provedtocourtthattheminimumwidthforafiretenderhadbeenmaintained,thiswasasuccessfuldefence.NeighbourhoodWatch.MessagefromCrimePreventionOfficer,LenPhilipps,reconmen.SummerFayreonJune23rdrainedoffat4pm,firsttimein17years,butwasasuccessuntilthen,althoughseveralattractionspulledoutatthelastminute.MayorLesEytleandMPJoanRuddockbothattended.ChannelTunnelRailLinkupdate.LewishamcouncilhasremovedrubbishfromdisusedtoiletsonCoulgateStreet,nearBrockleyStation.Brocsocseeksopiniononwhatshouldbedonewiththesetoilets.'ChallengeLewisham'schemeintheautumn,wherepeoplecantelephoneCouncilrerubbishandcleansing,includingrefuseandflytipping.Thisisthesecond'ChallengeLewisham',withmanyresidentsmissingthefirstoneduetonotreceivingsufficientnoticeofit.BrocsoccriticisesLewishamCouncil'sNoiseandWeekendNoiseServiceasitonlyoperatesonFridayandSaturdaynights,notearlyhoursofthemorning.Furtherdiscussionofnoiseproblems,includingpotential'NoiseWatch'schemeandforthcomingEnvironmentalProtectionAct.NewsmallschooltoopeninBrockley-parents,teachersandpremisessought.Reader(B.Aidoo)suggestsBrockleynurserybehindUpperBrockleyRoadbesetupasadaynursery.Reader(MrsW.Sneller)suggeststhatthejunctionofGeoffreyRoadandWickhamRoadistheworstaccidentblackspotinthearea.GavinSmithrequestsreinstatementofnatureareainLewishamParkandpossibleintrooducenatureareasinotherparks,e.g.HillyFields.PhilipCrossletterrebootsaleinLewishamCollegeCarParkonSundaymorningsrenoiseandthrowingfoodwasteandpackagingintogardens,organiserswillputupsignsregardingthis.VacancyforBrocsocChairman,ViceChairmanandSecretary.BrocsocAGMonOctober16th.AdvertsforMartinHarris,Rocodells,K.J.BuildingSuppliesandGardenCentreat2ShardeloesRoad.BrockleyStationupdate-BritishRailandLewishamCouncilhavepledged£10,000forimprovements.Exitfromsidegatenotpaved,customershavetowalkthroughmud.Localhistoryarticle-earlyhistoryofBrockley.LibraryQuestionnairereDeptfordLibrary.StPeter'sChurch.SatelliteDishes.ArticlefromHonorOakandCroftonParkResidentsAssociationseekingassistancetopreventBritishRailfromsellingthreeacresoftracksidewoodlandbetweenBrockleyandHonorOakstations,theareaisundisturbednaturalwoodland.ReSummerFayre,thankstothefollowinglocalbussinesses:B&RWindows,72;KJ'sBuildingSupplies,55;Northwood'sChemist,57;Spalding&SparrowNewsagents,61;Glen'sGreengrocers,62(LoampitHill);Taylor'sGrocers,1a;TheTalbot,2(TyrwhittRoad);TheGallery,74;TheWickhamArms;TheLordWolsely(UpperBrockleyRoad);Eylet'sTailoring,4(CoulgateStreet);'BreezeIn',28;BrockleyCrossFurniture,28a;M&MContractors,21-3;EHBakerOptician,25(BrockleyCross);AlpharmChemists,169;SevTapFishandChips,175;Hairz,181;PostOffice,185;TKWines,187;LondisSupermarket,189;SoundsAround,195;MicheganLaunderette,197(BrockleyRoad);TomboysHairSalon,3(HarefieldRoad);Cottrell&Rothon,188;Pet&GardenCentre,252;PostOffice,254;UltracleanLaunderette,258,Prudential,262;AminChemist,285;PJ'sHair,289;D&GButchers,293;Howard'sCaribbeanStore,295;Sid'sPlumber'sMerchants,301;BrockleyAquariaPetshop,303;BrianMorrisSupermarket,305-7;Turner'sStores,309;Sewell'sNewsagents,311;NazBrasserie,313;MagnoliaFlowersandPlants,315a;OakEstates,317;A1'sCafe,319;BrockleyFlooring,325;StarbuckUpholstery,327;Jackie'sFruit&Veg,294;BrockleyGlass&Joinery,300;FoodForAllSupermarket,302;ChickKing,304;RWMunden,308.

60 1 May-91 1991BrockleySocietySummerFayreonJune22nd,requestforvolunteers.Petandownerfancydresscompetition.NorthLondonband'PrivateVenture'providingthemusic.TrimocoofLewisham,ForddealersinLeeHighRoadwillbeshowingthelatestFordmodels.CoralandLesCollettproductionoftheBrockleyPageant.Brockleyplantshow,judgedbyPhoebe'sGardenCentre,Catford,prizesforjunior(upto15years)andsenior(16yearsandupwards),categoriesarebestvegetable,besthouseplant,bestfromseed,bestrose,mostunusualplantandbestflowerarrangements.Foodfrom'Bob'sbarbi','Paul'spancakes'and'Bernie'spantry'.CelebrityguesAndyMackintosh(D.S.GreigfromTheBill).CarbootsaleinSELTC(nowLesoco)carpark,SundayJune2nd.AdvertforACSServices(accountants);Taylor's(grocers),11aTyrwhittRoad;White'sTradePaints,396BrockleyRoad;BrianMorris(supermarket),305-7BrockleyRoad;PetsParadiseandGardenCentre,252BrockleyRoad;SpaldingandSparrow(newsagents),61LoampitHill;HomeviewVideoLibrary,329-331BrockleyRoad;RivoliBallroom,346BrockleyRoad;TurnersStores(hardware),309BrockleyRoad;JackiesFruit&Veg,294BrockleyRoad;NazBrasserie(Indianrestaurant),313BrockleyRoad;Katrinas(lady'sclothesshop,MandiPizzala),365BrockleyRoad;BondInsurance&MortgageServicesLtd,CrathornHouse,LoampitVale.

61 2 Jul-91 1991ArticleonEnvironmentWeek-projectwastopaintmuralsonwalloppositeBrockleyStation,includingBobMarleypaintingbyDanielLauder.AlsohelpingwithpaintingwereBobbyandAlexBoyle,DanielRock,AndrewBrock,MikeCheal,JerryLePage,Claire,Georgie,SusieandLouiseHawkins,HeidiSchumacherandPeterLong.Lookingforvolunteersfortheremainingsectionofthewall,alsolookingtoraisefundstobuypaintforpanels.WallenteredinEyesore'91competition.Twegandfriendsensuredwallwaskeptfreeofgraffiti.Photosofwllbeforewithgraffiti,paintingvolunteersandBobMarleymural.OtherprojectswereclearingWickhamMewsofrubbish,JohnLangleytalkonlocalhistory,slideshowonindustrialheritageandtalkoncats.HillyFieldsFayretocomeandbootsales.CarbootsalesonSeptember8thandNovember17thatLewishamCollegeCarPark.Mewsupdate-cleaningofmewsandcallonCounciltoupdatedesignguide.Brocsocwantsendtounlicensedbusinessesoperatingfrommewsandfurtherdevelopmentofthemewsrestricted(backgardensarebeingboughtbydevelopersandleftderelict)andmewsclearedandgravelled,withwidthrestrictionstoreducedumping,localresidentsencouragedtousetheirgarageorrearofgardenforparkingandlighttheirarea.Therearesevenmews-Ashby,Breakspears,Harefield,Wickham,Manor,Garsingtonandoneunnamed.WalkinAshbyandWickhamMewswasarrangedonJune1stwithtwolocalcouncillors,JimiAderfiranyeandJarmanParmar.Articleonnewlegislationforleaseholders(LeaseholdEnfranchisementAct),oneleaseholderhassuggestedgettingtogetherwithotherleaseholderswhoarefacingproblems.Planningapplications.1991FrontGardenCompetitionwinner-88GeoffreyRoad.MichaelBarry(DrakeWard)appointednewchairoftheLeisureServicesCommitteeinrecognitionofhisworktosavelibrariesfromclosure.Brocsocnotedthathewasn'tseenactivelycampaigningbytheminhiswardtosavetheLewishamWayLibrary(DeptfordLibrary),whichclosedatthesametimeashetookuphisnewpositionontheCouncil.RequestforideasfornewusesoftheDeptford/LewishamWaylibrary,BrocsocfavourstheideaofaMuseumforLewisham.BrockleyStationupdate.BrocsocboughtaBBQfortheSummerFayre,itisavailableforhire.LocalhistoryarticleonhistoryuptotheReformationofthepartofBrockleywhichwashistoricallypartofLewisham(asopposedtoDeptford).ReportonBrockleyFayre,June22nd1991.Fairwassuccessful,turnedouttobeagoodday,rainheldoff,nextyear'sFayreJune20th1992.TalktookplaceonApril17thbyGillHeywoodonBrockleysince1845.Futuresocialevents:September22nd-historicalwalkaroundBrockleywithGillHeywood;October16th-slidetalkonFrenchImpressionistpaintersbyJohnLangley;old-timemusichallshow.ThankstoMurielKibblewhiteandMargaretMearnsfor'ReminiscencesofBrockley'narrative.'CatsofBrockley'eveningtalkandshowalsotookplace.FayreCommitteelookingfortwonewrecruits.AdvertsforA.C.S.Services,HomeviewVideoLibrary,K.J.BuildingSupplies,AbbotsAntiques,SaxtonsandGadrenCentreat2ShardeloesRoad.ApologiestoPetsParadiseforomissioninrecentadvert.

62 2 Oct-91 1991Appealforideas,financeandvolunteersforuseoftheStPeter'sCentre,somehistoryofthehall.ManagementCommitteewillhandbackthehalltothechurch,withclosuretofollow,ifnothingisdonebynextMarch.BrockleySocietyAGMonOctober23rd.CarbootsaleNovember17th.ViewssoughtonCouncil'sdraftUnitaryDevelopmentPlan.Theplanproposes:toprotectbuildingsincommunityuse,BrocsocsaythisshouldincludeStPeter'sCentre;toprotectjobsandcreatenewonesbyidentifyingsitesforemploymentuse,BrocsocsaythiscouldpossiblyincludeBrockleyMews;toprotectopenspace,BrocsocquestionwhythenurseryattherearofUpperBrockleyRoadisupforsaleforhousing;CouncilsupportsChannelTunnelraillinkcomingthroughBrockley;trafficcalmingmeasures,BrocsocnotesthatresidentsofHillyFieldsCrescentweretoldthatsleepingpolicmenwouldbetooexpensive.AcopyoftheUDPcosts£10,itisfreetoviewatlocallibrariesbutBrockley'slocallibrary(LewishamWay)wasshut,thenearestoneisatCroftonPark.TherearepublicmeetingsregardingtheUDP,butnoneinBrockley-they'reatWavelengths,GiffinStreet,DeptfordandTelegraphHillCentre,KittoRoad.Updateoncouncilnurseryandgardendepot-Councilhaveapprovedchangeofusetohousing.BrocsocrequestresidentstowritetotheDepartmentofEnvironment.Updateonroadtraffic-improvementstobemadetojunctionatTyrwhittRoadandHillyFieldsCrescentandcrossroadsatHarefieldRoadandBreakspearsRoad.ResurfacingatCoulgateRoadwon'tbepossibleuntil1992.TherewasanothercaraccidentatthejunctionofHillyFieldsCrescentandTyrwhittRoad,Brocsocsuggestreturnofwarningmirrorsandalsorailingsacrosstheparkpavements.Planningapplications.AdvertisingboardinStMargaret'sRoad(forSid's)declaredillegalatrecentTownHall.DannyLauder(artistofBobMarleymuralsnearBrockleyStation)leavingtocontinuestudiesatNewcastlePolytechnic,paintingworkwillbecarriedonbyColinHumphriesandAndyLale.PoliceLiaisonupdate.AdvicenottogetsatellitedishesinstalledintheConservationArea,astheyneedplanningpermission,whichisnotbeinggiven.Dishesinstalledwithoutpermissionarebeingorderedtobetakendown.BrocsocadvisewaitingforcableTVtobeinstalledinthearea.BrockleyOpenStudiosbeingplannedforJune1992(1stBrockleyOpenStudioevent),possiblytocoincidewithWhitechapelOpenPossibilityofsharedstudiosandexhibitngspacelocally.BrocsocBBQforhire.RequestforvolunteerstocleanStPeter'sCentresurroundingsonNovember24th.LewishamEnvironmentTrustupdate.Requestforhelpersforthe1992SummerFayre,warningthatFayrewon'ttakeplaceunlessateamofvolunteersisinplacesoon.Localbusinessesdonatingto1991Fayre:KJ'sBuildingSupplies,55;St.JohnsPostOffice,59;SpaldingandSparrowNewsagents,61;Glen'sGreengrocers,63(LoampitHill),Taylor'sGrocers,1a;TheTalbot,2(TyrwhittRoad),CaféNinnucci(TannersHill),Eyelet'sTailoring,4;Amin'sTropicalFood,8&9;Jimmy'sCafe,10;A&RPatelNewsagents,12(CoulgateStreet),BrockleyCrossFurniture,28a;FastwayMini-Market,17-19,EHBaker,Optician,25(BrockleyCross),AlpharmChemists,169;LaLanterna,179;Hairz,181;ThePostOffice,185;LondisSupermarket,189;SoundsAround,195;MicheganLaundrette,197(BrockleyRoad),NightwatchSecurity,179(BreakspearsRoad),Cottrell&Rothon,188;Shabbir&Co.Accountants,250;Pet&GardenCentre,252;ThePostOffice,254;UltracleanLaundrette,258;AminChemist,285;PJ'sHair,289;D&GButchers,293;Sid'sPlimbers'Merchants,301;BrockleyAquaria,petshop,303;BrianMorris,supermarket,305-7;Turner'sStores,309;Sewell'sNewsagents,311;MagnoliaFlowers&Plants,315a;NazBrasserie,313;OakEstates,317;BrockleyFlooring,325;StarbuckUpholstery,327;Odds&Sods;Jackie'sFruit&Veg,294;BrockleyGlass&Joinery,300;FoodforAllSupermarket,302;ChickKing,304;RWMunden,308.UpdateonlibraryonLewishamWay-currentlyoccupiedbysquatters.Somehistoryofthelibrary-giftedtopeopleofDeptfordbyAndrewCarnegiein1914,apparentlyaconditionwasthatitwouldnotbesold.Proposaltousetemporarilyforartexhibtions,possiblylongertermasamuseumfortheBorough.Callforleaseholderstogrouptogethertoshareproblemswithfreeholders.AvertsforBritannicInsurancePlc,Saxtons,GardenCentreinShardeloesRoad,K.J.BuildingSupplies,ACSServices,C.J.PropertyMaintenance&RepairsandAbbottsAntiques.

63 1 Mar-92 1992HillyFieldsSummerFayre20thJune1992,startingat12noon,finishing5pm.Requestforvolunteers.Marqueetobehired.BrockleySocietyNoticeBoard-for£5messagesandpictureswillbedisplayedontheday.Plantshow,hopefullytobesponsoredbyPhoebe'sGardenCentre,entriessoughtforflower/plantarrangements,homegrownvegetablesandunusualhouseplants.Brocsocwillcollectunwantedbooksandmagazinestosell,allprofitsgotothenewsletter.Brockleyfrontgardencompetition-tookplaceonJune1stlastyearwithprizeofaCupand£10tothewinnerandseveralprizesforrunnersup.1992JudgingDayis7thJune,itispossibletoenterone'sownoraneighbour'sgarden.ArtinBrockley-19artistsopeningtheirstudiosonthelasttwoSundaysinJuneinconjunctionwithWhitechapelGalleryEastEndOpenStudioandLewishamVisualArtsFestival.ContactisAnitaKlein.BrockleyMural-workstoppedfortimebeingduetowinterconditions,hopefullytobecompletedinSpring.ThankstoAndyLaleforhisworkonthecinema,shownwithitsoriginalnameonthepediment.RequestforsolicitortoprovideadvicetoBrocsoconpropertyandothermatters.CarbootsaleLewishamCollegeCarPark5thApril.Planningapplications.UpdateonStPeter'sCentreClosurebyTimHarper,vicarofStPeter'sChurch-detailedaccountofreasonsforclosureformthechurch'sviewpoint,referstodeathofNigelReader,whohadhelpedwiththeCentre,afterbeinghitbyacarinWickhamRoad,andmovingofbookingsecretaryMandyBentleyfromthearea.ResponsetothearticlebyBrocsoc,regrettingthepotentialclosureoftheCentre.UpdateonDeptfordLibraryinLewishamWay.RaveswerebeingheldeverySaturdaynight.Squattersevictedon4thNovember,Brocsocallowedentryon5thNovemberandbuildingwasinpoorrepair.Councilcontractorsremoved34tonnesofrubbish.Brocsocwereofferedthebuildingforuseasanartgallery,butwereaskedbytheCounciltosignatenancyagreementwhichwouldputresponsibilityforthebuildingonBrocsoc,soaskedforrepairstobecarriedoutfirst.ByChristmastheroofhadbeenmended,doorsfixedshutandsecurityprovided,butnomoremoneycouldbespentonthebuildingasitwasforsale.Brochureproducedbyestateagentsandpotentialbuyerfound,withproposaltomakethebuildinganAfricanCultureCentresubjecttoplanningpermission.Articlegivesdetailedaccountoftheproposal.Brocsocisagainstthisproposalduetoreducedpublicaccessandcarparkingandnoiseconcernsandasksresidentsforcomments.ArticleonFriendsofDeptfordLibrary.FormedtoattempttobuytheDeptfordLibrarybuildingforuseasaCommunityArtsCentre.RequestforvolunteerstohelpcleantheinsideofStPetersCentreonSunday3rdMay(outsudewascleanedinNovember).Policeliaisonnews.ChiefSuperintendentStanBillingshasleftLewisham,newChiefSuperintendentisKennethChapman,marriedwiththreechildren.ReorganisationfromApril1993-areatobedividedintosectors,aimtohavemorepolicepresentinthecommunity.Articleonmuggings-figuregivenof20-30muggingsperdayinBrockley(itwasstatedinalaternewsletterthatthesefigureswereincorrectandthetruefigurewas2-3muggingsperday.ArticleonCivicTrust.MembersofBrocsoccanrequesttobeindividuallysentacopyoftheCivicTrust'spublication'HeritageOutlook'.John'sDiary-socialeventsatStPeter'sCentreorganisedbyJohnLangley.UpdateontrafficcontrolonGeoffreyRoad,includingmentionofaccidenton4thDecember1991involvingaresidentatthewidthbarrierontheroad.HighwaysSub-Committeeagreedattheirmeetingon14thJanuarytoinstallpoststoprotectpedestriansandtoconsideralternativemeasuresfortrafficcalming.UpdateontrafficinHillyfieldsCrescent.JohnCouch(BoroughEngineer)toinvestigatetheuseofamini-roundaboutatthejunctionofMontagueAvenue/TressillianRoad/HillyFieldsCrescenttohelpslowspeedatthejunction.ArticlementionsthattherehavebeenseveralaccidentsinTressillianRoadrecently.MrCouchisalsolookingatoptionsforthejunctionofTyrwhittRoadandHillyFieldsCrescent,includingmakingTyrwhittRoadonewaydownfromHillyFieldsCrescenttoCrescentWayorchangingprioritiesatthejunctionsothattrafficcomingfromHillyfieldsCrescentwillhavetostop.Arequestwasmadetoreplacethereflectingmirroratthisjunction.RoadhumpshavebeenruledoutasLondonTransportwon'trunabusrouteifthereareroadhumpsontheroad.LettertoresidentsfromBrocsocoutliningBrocsocactivitiesandadvisingthatBrocsocspecialeventsareadvertisedinpostersandinTheMercury.Articlesforsale.BrocsocBBQforhirefor£10fortheweekend.

64 2 May-92 1992SummerFayreonJune20th.DisplaybyStNorbertsMajorettes.PlantshowsponsoredbyPhoebe'sGardenCentreinCatford.MissBrockleycompetition,firstprizeoffreephotosessionatRoy'sstudio.BrocsocnoticeboardmadeanddonatedbyAxionfurnituremakers,LewishamWay.Firstprizeinraffleisvoucherworth£20foramealatCafeNinucciinTannersHill,thankstoJackie.LocaltradersincludeBrockleyBean;RoyFenton,photographer;BritannicInsuranceandPhoebesGardenCentre.Brocsoclookingforsolicitortogiveoccasionaladvice.Carbootsale,Lewishamcollegecarpark,July12th.DeptfordLibraryupdate.StPeter'sCentreupdate.ArticleonSELCHP(SouthEastLondonCombineHeatandPower),energyrecyclingplanttoopeninDeptfordin1993.ArticleonhorseridingestablishmentinBrockley,runbyMrandMrsRich.Policeliaisonnews.Brockleymuralupdate-anotherpanelcompleted-BrockleyHorseBusandjunctionofHarcourtRoad,withitsoriginalhorsetrough.InthebackgroundistheMethodistChurch,bombedinthewar,thePOSortingOfficenowstandsthere.Planningapplications.GeorgeSpurling,policeman,toretirethismonthafter32yearsinBrockley.CongratulationstoMinister,RevAndrewHindley,andcongregationatBrockleyBaptistChurch,celebratingthe125thanniversaryofthebuldingoftheChurchduringtheweekendofMarch7thand8th1992.JohnfromBrocsocarrangingaforumforBrockleyresidentstoprovidereminiscences,particularinterestinresidentswhocanremembereitherworldwar.Brocsocrequestforvolunteersandmeetingattendees.DeptfordLibrary(LewishamWay)update-squattersleft,filmcompanyhireditasasetforahorrorfilm.Somedamagetoarchitecturalfeatures-graffiti,stainingonoakshelfing,chippedplaster,missingcurvedglassfromceilingoftheupstairsroom,parquetflooringtomainlibraryneedssandingandrepolishingandfilmcrewremovedlightfittings.OnMay7th,CouncilrefusedplanningpermissionforconversiontoAfricanCentreonthegroundsthatitwouldcreateparkingproblems-thisrefusalautomaticallyrulesoutanyothernightclubuse.Brocsocplanistousebuildingascommunitartcentreforthevisualarts-localarchitectshavedrawnplansandcostedthem,fundscanbesourcedfromfoundationsratherthantheCouncil.FriendsofDeptfordLibraryisseeingasteadyincreaseinnumbers.1950sknittingmachinewithinstructionsandpatternsforsale,offersinvited.LewishamEnvironmentTrust-noticeoftalkbyCouncillorNicholasTaylorandAGM,thelatteronOctober30th.BrocsocBBQforhire.AdvertsforSusanFrancesManley,CharteredArchitect,BritannicAssurancePlc,Saxtons,K.J.BuildingSupplies,C.J.PropertyMaintenance&Repairs,GardenCentreat2ShardeloesRoad,ACSServices(accountants)andAbbottsAntiques.

65 4 Oct-92 1992 PotentialchangestothestructureofBrocsoc,with4executiveselectedtothecommitteeattheAGM,eachwithresponsibilityforoneoffourareas:PR&Publicity,Fundraising,Planning,andEnvironment&Campaigns.Committeemeetingsheldeverymonth,forthcomingagendaandsummaryofpreviousmeetingtobepublishedinthenewsletter.ResidentscancommentdirectlytotheExecutives,whowillpresentcommentstothecommitteeandobtainareply.ProposaltobeexpandedonatAGM,ifvotedinnominationsfortheExecutiveswillbesoughtandvotetakenattheAGM.Alsolookingformanagersandteammembers.PhotoofMissBrockley1992.NewpersonneededtolayoutnewsletterasKevinandPaulaleftLondon.BrocsocAGMonOctober19th.CarBootSaleinLewishamCollegeCarParkonNovember1st.SummerFayre1992.GoodprofitforBrocsoc.Sunnyday.Recordattendancelevelsnof5-6,000.MissBrockley1992wasClaudiaDaviesofHarefieldRoad.FancydresswaswonbyQueenofHearts,IsobleDavies.Plantshow,sponsoredbyPhoebesGardenCentre-winningplantwasalargefloweringDaturaInnoxa.Firstprizeinraffle,dinnerfortwoatCafeNinucci,waswonbyClarissa&DavidofTyrwhittRoad.ThankstoMurielKibblewhiteforesortingtheDeputyMayorandMayoress.Requestforvolunteersfornextyear'sFayre.LocalbusinessesdonatingtotheFayre:BrockleyAquaria,Sids,BrianMorris,JackieFruit&Veg,HomeviewVideo,BrockleyCarpets,TurnersStores,AminChemist,HalalMeats,OakEstates(BrockleyRoad),K.J.BuildingSupplies,ThePostOffice,TheNewsagents,TheTalbot(LoampitHill),BrittanniaAssurance(LewishamWay),CafeNinucchi(Tanner'sHill),GaslightsRestaurant(LewishamRoad)andtheGreenServicesofLewishamCouncil.SixthformcentreinBrockleyCountySchoolclosedinJuly.SomebackgroundinformationonHillyFieldsmurals.BrocsocandLadywellVillageSocietypersuadedtheCounciltousethebuilding,itisnowoccupiedby60artistsunderthename'TheLewishamArtHouse'.CounciltodecideonbuildinginearlyOctober,ifArtHousestaysitwillprovideclassesforall,startingwith'Hullaballoo'runningchildren'sworkshopsonSundayafternoons.Brocsocinvitedtoseethemuralsandtheartistsatwork.BrocsocrequestforresidentstowirtetotheCouncilaskingtoreconsiderthedecisiontosellDeptfordLibraryandinsupportofVisualArtsCentre.DeptfordLibraryUpdate.Committeeformed,presentationsmade,projectonagendaforLeisureServicesCommitteeonOctober14th.Brocsocapplyingforgrantsforafeasibilitystudy,whichwillallowFoundationsandTruststobeapproachedforfunding.ApplyingtoRIBACommunityPRojectsFundandDOEUrbanProgrammeServiceDepartmentBlockformoneyforfeasibilitystudies,willknowinOctoberiftheyhavebeensuccessful,ifso,studyshouldbecompletebyDecemberandfundingrequirementsquantifiedandworkplannedinJanuary1993.Planningapplications.StPeter'sCentreisonthemarketforaleaseofupto25years,bookingstakenuntilendJune1993.Policeliaisonnews,includingcrimestatisticsandclearupratesforLewishamforMarch1992..SectorpolicingtobeintroducedinLewishaminOctober.BikeownersinLewishamcanregisteronanewcomputerisedindexsystemdeisgnedtoreducethefts.BrockleyMuralupdate-thankstoColinHumphriesforworkonthelatestpanelshowingtheCoronationBonfireof1911onHillyFields.Brocsocwillrunaseriesofphotostoshowhowthewallprogrssed.1992FrontGardenCompetition-65entries,winnerwasAnitaat56TyrwhittRoad.1193GardenCompetitionwillhaveanew'FloralWindowBoxes'categoryforpeoplewithnofrontgarden.LewishamLocalHistorySocietyUpdate-possibleCotswoldsCoachTourinsummer1993.AdvertforBaikGallery,newgalleryinTannersHill.PetitioncirculatedinCranfieldRoadretrafficproblems.ArticleonprosandconsofallowingpartofHillyFieldstogobacktonatureorgrowwild.Brocsocsituationsvacant-newsletterdeliverersrequired.BrocsocBBQforhire£10foraweekend.AdvertsforSusanFrancisManleyArchitect,NeilFennelOsteopath,Saxtons,K.J.BuildingSupplies,C.J.PropertyMaintenance&Repairs,GardenCentreatShardeloesRoad,ACSServices(accountants)andAbbottsAntiques.

66 2 Feb-93 1993 ProspoaltoenlargeConservationAreatoincludeCoulgateStreetandHillyFields.SomebackgroundinformationonCoulgateStreetcottages,1-3aCoulgateStreet(oldestbuildingsinBrockley).PublicmeetingFebruary15thtodiscussthematterfurther.1993SummerFayreonJune26th-fancydressparadeandMissBrockleycompetition.MostAttractiveFrontGardenCompetition(60entrantslastyear)and,newfor1993,abestWindowBoxDisplayCompetition-short-listedgardensandboxestobephotographedandshownattheFayre.Flower,FruitandVegetableCompetitions.NewChairmanofBrocsoc,NicoleLivingstone-SmithandnewTreasurer,MargaretBlackwood.RogerVincentstaysasSecretaryandCeleneHawkinsmovesfromChairmantoViceChair.MurielKibblewaiteandJackHeywoodretireasViceChairandTreasurer.Planningapplications.UpdateonDeptfordLibrary-CouncilhavedecidedtosellthebuildingasaMuslimWelfareCentre.BrocsoctolookforalternativebuildingforVisualArtsCentre.UpdateonBrockleyMural-Brocsoclookingforartiststofinishthelasttwopanels.Articleontrees-planningpermissionrequiredforalltreeworksinaConservationArea,Councilgivesfreeadviceontreesandpruning.Unauthorisedtreepruningorfellingcanleadtoa£20,000fine.5peoplehavevolunteeredtoliaisewiththeBoroughretraffic.FlowerplantersplacedinStMargaret'sRoadbyBrocsoc,tobefilledwithplants,potentiallyBerberisandvariegatedivy.WillmaskoverflowingbinsoutsideSid'sPlumbers.Sidhasdrawnupaplantorenewhisextensionwhichwouldincorporatearecessedbinstore.Policeliaisonupdate.LetterfromEddie(TressillianRoad)praisingbuskerswhoappearedatlastyear'sSummerFayre,Brocsocaretryingtofindthem.StPeter'sCentreupdate,newlypaintedandcarpeted'CommitteeRoom'inplace.ArticleremindingthatsatellitedishesarenotallowedonthefrontofbuildingsintheConservationArea,andthattheCouncilwillensurethatdishesatthefrontofhouseswillberemoved.Localevents:1stBrockleyXScouts,PeckhamandCamberwellSocietiesJointMeeting,LewishamLocalHistorySociety,BrockleyBaptistChurch,LewishamArtHouse,StPeter'sChurch,LewishamEnvironmentTrustandMarshaPhoenixHouserumpunchevening.BrocsocBBQforhire£10fortheweekend.AdvertsforDesktopPublishingServices,NeilFennellClassicalOsteopath,GardenCentreat2ShardeloesRoad,Al'sCafe,Saxtons,AbbottsAntiques,C.J.PropertyMaintenance&RepairsandK.J.BuildingSupplies.

67 1 May-93 1993BrockleySocietySummerFayreonJune26th.BestPlantShowsponsoredbyPhoebe'sGardenCentreofCatford.Lookingforvolunteers,stallholdersandentertainers.PhotoofDeputyMayorandguestsatthe1992BrocsocFayre.ObituaryforRowlandHilder,USbornartistwholivedinNewCross,attendedGoldsmiths,andpaintedKentcountryside.SpringFrontGardenscheme1993,judgedonMay28th,winnerannouncedandgetscupand£10presentedattheSummerFayre.£5prizeforbestwindowboxorhangingbasket.Articleonproposed'paperpoint'scheme,wheregoodandservicesareexchangedfor'paperpoints'insteadofmoney.Policeliaisonupdate,withannualcrimestatisticsforLewishamBoroughand'3Area'(Bexley,Bromley,Greenwich,LewishamandSouthwark).ArticleondogownersonHillyFields.BrocsocproposesadogtoiletonHillyFields,atleastonehalfofHillyFieldstobedesignateddogfree,andtheCounciltoemployadogwarden.DeptfordLibraryupdate.GroupbehindtheproposedMuslimCentrewasunabletoraisethemoneytopurchasethebuilding,BrocsocproposeuseasaCommunityVisualArtsCentre,evenifjusttobringinrevenueuntilasecurefutureisfound.Planningapplications.StPeter'sCentreevents-contactReverendTimHarperfordetails.RequestforvolunteersforHillyFieldsWoodlandArea,tobeconvertedtoaNatureConservationArea.LetterfromJGDowdallofCornwall,borninDrakefellRoad76yearsago(1917).AttendedCatholicschool,memoriesofCoulgateStreetcottages,remembersfamilynamedMillerwhohadadaughternamedMaywholookedafterhimandhisthreesiblingswhentheywerechildren.Pennybarberscloseby.AcrossrailwayfootbridgewastinygrocersandbackofBrockleyCinema,whichhaditsowngenerator.LetterredogmessonHillyFields,BrocsocreplyackowledgingtheproblemandmentioningthatiswillbebroughtupwiththeCouncil.ArticleondangerousjunctionofTyrwhittRoadandHillyFieldsCrescent.Newroadmarkinginplace,tobeevaluated.Othermeasureswhichhavebeenconsideredandeliminatedare:Sleepingpolicemen(can'tbeusedasHillyFieldsCrescentisabusroute);partialonewaysystm,wheretrafficcan'texitfromTyrwhittRoadintoHillyFieldsCrescent(rejectedbyresidents);mini-roundaboutoralteringtrafficpriorities(doesn'tremoveproblemofjunctionatablindbend)andputtingupamirror(againstroadtrafficregulations).Ifroadmarkingsdon'twork,othersuggestionswillbeneeded,possiblerethinkpartialone-waysystem.Brocsocrequestssuggestions.CouncilagreedtoextendConservationAreatoincludeallofCoulgateStreetandareaaroundBrockleyStationonthewestside,andallofHillyFields,EasternRoadand62-106AdelaideAvenueonthesouth.Suggestionforpetmindersclubwherepeoplelookafteranimalsonareciprocalbasisforholidays,weekendsandodddays.RequestforinformationinrelationtoESRC(Economic&SocialResearchCouncil)projectonfood.Localevents:LewishamArtHouse,LewishamEnvironmentTrust,PeckhamSociety,SydenhamSocietyandLewishamLocalHistorySociety.Requestforarchives,oldletters,deedsorpaperstobedonatedtoLewishamLocalHitsoryCentreatManorHouse,Lee.UpdateonBrockleymural.Localartist,LindsayMcFarlane,hasofferedtocompletetheartwork.RequestforhelpincreatingavideoorfilmonBrockleyin1993.Transportsub-committeeupdate.RaisedissuesofspeedingonMontagueAvenueandUpperBrockleyRoad,problemsofTyrwhittRoad/HillyFieldsCrescentjunctionandkerbsataccesstothenewRoundelCloseoffAdelaideAvenue.Councilhasrespondedwith:newroadmarkingsalongthecentreofMontagueAvenueand'slow'markings,roadmarkingsonHillyFieldsbeforethejunctionwithTyrwhittRoadandloweredkerbonAdelaideAvenue.GovernorsofMyattGardenschoolhaveaskedfortrafficcalmingmeasuresonUpperBrockleyRoad,sosomethingshouldhappentheresoon,althoughhumpsandroadnarrowingmeasuresarenotpossibleasitisanemergencyservicespriorityroute.UserForumatLewishamLocalHistoryCentreonJuly8th,contactisJeanWait(archivist).Addresstowritetoforproblemswithpost.Letterreproblemswithdustmennotcollectingrefusewhichisn'tinawheeliebin.ReplygivingdetailsofCouncil'sresponsibilitiesregardingrefusecollectionandhowtoresolvetheproblem.Forthcomingevents:talkonstayinJamaicabyGillandJackHeywood,talkonNunheadCemetrybyRonWoolacott(Chairman,friendsonNunheadCemetry)andMoreCats

68 3 Sep-93 1993OverviewofNicoleLivingstone-Smith'sfirstyearasChairmanofBrockleySociety.PeopleinvolvedinBrocsocandworkingonprojectsisincreasing,largernewsletter.Projectsfor1994:sub-committeesforlocalevents,LondonForum,publicrelationsandpublicity,futureplans,environmentandlocalhistory.Environmentalissues:dogfoulinginHillyFieldsandLuxmoreGardens,trimmingoftreesoverhangingpavements,preventionoffly-tipping,maintenanceofmewsandemploymentofhandymantodosmallrepairsandliaisewithCouncilonrubbishclearanceandlargerprojects.Transportprojects:trafficcontrolandcalming,ensurepreservationofbusandtrainservice.Design:feasibilitystudyandpossibledesigncompetitionforstreetfurniture,benches,bins,lighting,fencingandnoticeboards.Improvecommunicationinthearea:maintainlargernewsletter,localnoticeboards,closerliaisonwithCouncil,possiblefilmonBrockley,bookletonthearea,pamphletson:eatingoutinthearea,DIYspecialistsuppliersandshopsinthearea,otherservicesandshoppingfacilities,childcareprovision.BrocsocAGMonOctober26th.Proposedsub-committeesfor1994:policeliaison,planning&conservation,transport,newsletter,SummerFayre,LondonForum,PR&publicity,futureplans,environmentandlocalhistory.Requestforvolunteersforsub-committees.Requestforvolunteersforsouth-eastbranchforGreenwich,LewishamandSouthwarkoftheCPRE(CouncilforProtectionofRuralEngland).ChannelTunnelupdate.LewishamPeople'sDay(July17thatMountsfieldPark)update.UpdateonBritishRailsoutheastservicesandcutbacks.Brocsocsituationsvacant:persontoproviderefreshmentsatsocialeveningsandAGM,qualifiedfirst-aiderandeditorialassistantfornewsletter.BrockleySocietyMidsummerFayreonJune26th.AttendedbyLewishamMayorSinnaManiandlocalcelebrityMaryMillarfromKeepingupAppearances.WinnersofChildren'sFancyDressCompetitionwereChloeHayes,SianGriffiths,CharlotteBushandStubbsHeywoodfortheir'Farmer,Farmer'sWife,CatandDog'entry.MissBrockleycompetitionwonbySarahHadfield.PrizesforeachwereBeatrixPotterbooksandgoodisdonatedbypublishersotmarkthecentenaryofPeterRabbit.EntertainmentbyKarenHallDanceTroupeandlocalgrouptheKingsKidsSingers.PhotographbyDavidPorterofMaryMillarwithtwovolunteersfromPhoebesGardenCentre.Thedaywasovershadowedbythetheftofthetwogeneratorsforthechildren'sBouncyCastlesandBallPond,withBrocsochavingtopay£1500toreplcethegenerators,wipingouttheday'sprofits.Brocsocthankspeoplewhohavedonatedfollowinglocalpresscoverageofthetheft,requestsfurtherdonations.Alsorequestsvolunteersforthe1994Fayre.What'sOn:1stBrockleyCrossScouts,StPeter'sChurch,LewishamArtHouse,LewishamEnvironmentTrust,PeckhamSociety,SydenhamSocietyandLewishamLocalHistorySociety.DeptfordLibraryupdate.TheCouncilhasnotsucceededinsellingthelibraryandBoroughValuersarelookingforshortorlongtermlets,salemaybeindefinitelypostponed,withtheCouncilresponsiblefortheupkeepofthefabricofthebuilding.Brocsocwouldliketoseethebuildingusedasacommunityartscentre.LetterfromDaveAdamsofLewishamLocalHistorySocietyandofBritishVintageWirelessSocietyaboutBrockley'sradiopioneers,includingJWBarberof205BrockleyRoad,EJNewtonofJerninghamRoad,NewCrossandshopsandbusinessesEJGalpinof16LoampitValeand23TyrwhittRoadsellingex-governmentradioequipmentandBritishGeneralManufacturingWorksmakingcomponents.MrAdamsrequestsanyonewithfurtherinformationtogetintouch.HillyFieldsCommunityNatureAreacreatedbehindAlgiersRoadandVedaRoad.£500soughtforallweathersurfacing,withLewishamLeisureServicesprovidingmoneyforrepairofthefence.Volunteerssoughtinthewoodlandarea,withpossible'meadowarea'tobecreatedbesidethenaturearea.ImprovementswillbecomepartofHillyFieldsManagementPlan,whichmayincludedogfreeareas.PhotobyMarieO'ConnellofBTVC(BritishTrustforConservationVolunteers)andlocalvolunteersbuildingstepsattheHillyFieldscommunitynaturearea.BrockleyMuralwillbefinishedinspring,andlandscapingaroundthestationhastakenplace.TreetobeplantedonDecember4thinthegreeninfrontofthestation,whichwillhavelightsonatChristmas.ThankstoLindsayMcFarlaneforworkonBrockleyMural,showingthe'old'stationtoadesignbyJohnBatten.FinalpanelwillshowCoulgateStreetwhenitwastheCroydonCanal,Brocsoclookingforvolunteerstodesignorpaintthispanel.Brocsocthanksthememberofthepublicwhowrotethearticleaboutdogfoulingforthelastnewsletter.Planningapplications.PrettiestFrontGardenCompetitionWinners1993:1st,MrsFlorrieGraham,TyrwhittRoad;2ndMrsMargaretRooney,BeverleyCourt;3rdMrJamesColliard,TyrwhittRoad.

69 3 Feb-94 1994Definitionofconservation,conservationareas,andhistoryofBrockleyConservationArea,withmap.Planningapplications.CouncilproposeclosingGeoffreyRoadandManorAvetoend'ratruns'.Brocsocconcernisthatthiswilljustmovetheproblemalong,potentiallytoCranfieldRoadandHarefieldRoad.ChangestobusservicesinBrockley:L1,184andP2tobereplacedbtthe484,whichwillrunallthewaytoCamberwell,andwhichwillrunevery10minutesinsteadofevery20minutes.TheservicewillbeoperatedbyKentishBus.Trafficupdate.On30thNovember,aspeedingcarinHillyFieldsCrescentcollidedwithtwoparkedcars;oneofthecarswasawriteoff.BrocsocrecommendskeepingrecordofaccidentsasCouncilspendingdecisionsarebasedonaccidentstatistics.BrockleyNurserysiteupdate.PlanshavebeenapprovedforSouthLondonFamilyHousingAssociationtobuild49homesreadyforoccupationinMarch1995.Thesewillinclude32shelteredflatsfortheelderly,16familyhousesand1wheelchairhouse.SectorPolicingandNeighbourhoodWatchupdates.ThankstoretiringBrocsocofficers,RogerVincent(Secretary)JohnLangley(SocialSecretary),CeleneHawkins(ChairmanandVice-Chairman)andNickyWhenham.AlsothankstoFrancisMills(Catering),JeanJanuszandJoanCarter.Successfulsocialevent'MoreCats'byJohnLangleyonNovember17th.1994projects:guidetoeatingoutinBrockley;guidetorestoringpropertyintheConservationArea(wheretotrackdownsuitableitems,etc.);streetfurnituredesigncompetitionandBrockleySocietytree.NewfootbridetobeinstalledatBrockleyStationinJuly.AnnualsubsriptiontohaveBrockleySocietyNewslettertoreceivethenewsletterbymailis£2.00.BrocsocBBQavailableforhireat£10fortheweekend.Mid-summerFayreonJune18th,requestforvolunteers.Proposedsocialeventsfor1994:ArtsandCraftsFayres;OAPParty;localhistorylecturesandhistoricalwalk;opengardens;openartists'studios;gardeners'questiontime,designlecture,plantsaleandswap;summerfayre;Saturdayfundayforchildren;daytriptotheseasidebycoach;Halloweenpartyandlocalhistory/archaeologylecture.Brocsocsituationsvacant:peopleforenvironmentalgroup;handyman;socialsecretaryandteam;qualifiedfirst-aiderandpeoplefortransportsub-committee.ObituaryforBillTurner,formerBrocsocmember(atitsfoundation)andnewslettereditor,inventor(of,amongotherthings,machineforcomparingfingerprints),author,publisherandartist.FromYorkshireoriginally,livedwithKathleeninTressillianRoadformanyyears,movedawaytoLitchfieldtwoyearsago,diedOctober5th1993.What'sOn?:Brocsoc,StPeter'sCentre,1stBrockleyCrossScouts,SouthEastLondonPermaculture,LewishamLocalHistorySociety,SydenhamSocietyandPeckhamSociety.UpdateonDeptfordLibrary-potentialuserisLewishamArtHouse,whowillhavetomovefromHillyFieldsSchoolinthespringtoallowittoberefurbishedforPrendergast'sGirls'School.BrockleyMuralupdate-damagedbygraffiti,localartistLindsayMacFarlaneishelpingtorestoreandispaintingthefinalpanel,showingtheCroydonCanal.LewishamArtHouseupdate,requestforsupportinrelationtonewsitevialobbyinglocalcouncil,MPs,media,etc.ArticlesaysHillyFieldsschoolwassoldbyCouncilforredevelopment,actuallyitisbecomingPrendergast'sGirls'School.LewishamArtHouseExhibitionProgramme,includingOpenStudiosonFebruary26-27.BusestoHillyFieldsSchoolgivenas122,284,36,36B,P4andL1.Advertsformusicclassesforchildren,Saxtons,AbbottsAntiques,KidsTodayNursery(CroftonLeisureCentre,ManwoodRoad),GregoryNealeArchitect(givesvaluationsforpropertyinsurance-existingpremiumsmaybetoohighifpropertieswerevaluedbeforethecrash),Stewart&PartnersInsuranceServices,Spalding&SparrowNewsagent,NeilFennelOsteopath,C.J.'sPropertyMaintenance&RepairsService,GardenCentreinShardeloesRoadandK.J.BuildingSupplies.

70 2 Jun-94 199420thBrockleyMidsummerFayreonJune18th.ArticlegivingoverviewandhistoryoftheFayre.WinnersofFrontGardencompetitionwillbeannounced,limitededition20thanniversarymugscreatedbylocalpotterTheresaEarlecanbecreatedattheBrocsocstall.PhotobyDavidPorterofFayre(probablylastyear's).BrocsocrequestforvolunteersfortheFayre-forstallholders,helptosetupandpackaway,tomakecakes,forperformersandforprizedonations.Planningapplications.ArticleontrafficandratrunsinConservationArea.BrocsoctocarryouttrafficsurveyonJuly6th.Articleongraffiti.BromleyCouncilhaveananti-graffitigroupwhowillremovegraffitifreeofcharge,BrocsocsuggestLewishamCouncilcoulddothesame.LocalartistLindsayMacFarlaneduetopaintthefinalpanelofthemural.ArticleonLewishamCouncil'sproposaltocloseGeoffreyRoadandManorAve.ResidentsofHarefieldRoadandCranfieldRoadconcernedthattrafficewouldbediverteddowntheseroads.ResidentsofserivceroadonLewishamWayatthebottomofManorAvewonderedhowtheywouldbeabletogethome.Councilwillcarryoutafurtherstudy.PoliceLiaisonupdate.BreakspearsArms(nowBrockleyBarge)licenserevokedatLewishamMagistratesCourtonMay25thduetodrugdealingandrelatedcriminandaroundtheBreakspearsArms.Brocsocwantpubclosedforatleasttherestoftheyear,policeandlocalresidentswantclosureforatleastoneandpossibletwoyears.InstallationofnewBritishRailfootbridgeconnectingCoulgateStreetandMantleRoad,thisareawasthesceneofmostmuggingsandrobberiesrelatedtodrugdealinginCoulgateStreet.ThankstoCrimePreventionPanelatHatchamWoodSchoolledbyDeputyHeadJohnRatcliffewhoprovideddataconcerningthepubandthefootbridge.UpdatesonBrockleySectorWorkingPartyandonNeighbourhoodWatch.OperationBumblebeeRoadshow,aimstoreunitestolengoodswithowners.Adviceonmarkingandphotgraphingproperty,andputtinga'marked'stickerinthewindowtodeterthieves.BrockleyConservationAreaSectorInspector,SteveThomas,hasleftBrockleytotakepromotionasChiefInspectorinPlumstead.Remindertosecuregaragesandgardenshedsasthievesareturningtheirattentiontothese.ArticleonBrockleyNurserysite,withphotoofsite.BulldozersmovedontositeearlyonthemorningofMarch8thandfelledtreeswhichhadpreservationordersputononthemin1991toclearthesitefornewhousingforSouthLondonFamilyHousingAssociation.Silverbirch,mulberry,ginkoandgoldenrobiniawerefelled,leavingcherrytreeandsycamore.Thisareawasthematuregardenoftheheadgardener,andwillbethelandscapedsittingareafortheshelteredhousing,soneedn'thavebeentouched.Crabappletreeinthemiddleofthesitedisappeared,andtopknockedoffamissingbirch.LocalresidentsprotestedonSaturdayandMondayovertreesandunsocialworkinghours.CouncilPlanningDepartmentweremadeaware,Developers,CountrysideinPartnership,replantedthemulberryandginkoandplantedsixnewtreesandanOldEnglishhedgearoundtheedgeofthesite,andwillturfthearea.Theywillreplacethecrabapplewhenthehousesarebuilt,butthebirchislost.Councilconsideredlegalaction,butCountrysideinPartnershipspent£12,000to£14,000onrectification,sotheydecidedagainstit.Brocsocbelieveslocalpeoplewillbevigilanttoanymoreproblemswiththisdevelopment.Articleonvacantproperties-Brocsocwouldliketocompilealistofpropertiesemptyformorethan6monthsandcontacttheownerswithaviewtomakingthemavailableforrent.Articleonprotectionofconservationareas.DOEtoaskparliamenttoapprovestrongerpowersoflocalplanningauthoritiesinConservationAreas.BrocsocrequestingviewsontheextenttowhichresidentsshouldbeabletodecoratetheirhousesindividuallyinaConservationArea.DeptfordLibraryupdate-Councilhasrenewedtheroofandrewiredthebuilding.LewishamArtHousehavemovedintothebuldignonatemporarylicence,Brocsocrequestshelpfortheminmakingthebuildingsafeanduseable.LewishamArtHousethankstoBrocsocforsupportatHillyFieldsbuildingandinnegotiationwithLewishamCouncilfortheDeptfordLibrarybuilding.ReminderthatplasticwindowsarenotallowedinaConservationArea.Recently,theCouncilenforcedtheGovernmentActandmadeadeveloperinTyrwhittRoadremoveplasticwindows.Itisallowabletosecondaryglazeexistingwindows,renovateexistingwindowstoexcludedraughts,orreplacetherottenpartsofwindows.What'sOn:BrockleySocietyMidsummerFayre,15BrockleyArtists'OpenStudios(startsat57ChalseyRoad),StPeter'sCentre,SouthEastLondonPermaculture,LadywellSociety,LewishamLocalHistorySociety,SydenhamSociety,FriendsoftheHornimanMuseumandPeckhamSociety.BrockleySociety20thanniversary-BrocsoclookingforthoughtsandreminiscencesontheConservationArea,photographsandotherhistoricalmaterialwanted.Brocsoclookingforentriesandwinnersfor1994FrontGardenandWindowBoxCompetitions.LewishamLeisureServicessettingupParksDedicationScheme,costfrom£50todonateatreeand£250todonateanengravedbench.ParksDedicationSchemecanarrange