Dulwich Leisure Centre to Close for Refurbishment

We understand that the leisure centre is to close in April for complete renovation. The gym is likely to close for 6 months, and the pool for 1 year. (06/03/2008)

Dulwich Hamlet FC fail to make play-offs

A thrilling 3-3 draw against Ashford was not enough to keep the Hamlet in the race for play-off places in the Ryman League Division One South. The best chance for a local team will be Tooting and Mitcham, who are second in the league and are ensured of a play-off place. How it Works: Winners of the league get into the Isthmian (Ryman) League Premier Division (national), and from there the Football Conference South (regional), then the Conference itself (national) and on to the Nationwide League. Did you know: both Ian Wright and Peter Crouch used to play for the Hamlet. (23/04/2007)

Dulwich Leisure Centre News

Due to the high winds in the Winter, the roof fell in at the leisure centre. However, all is back to normal now. (23/04/2007)

The annual Bowl festival returns to Crystal Palace

Once again, Sounds of the Suburbs (SOS) Promotions, the not-for-profit outfit behind the event, are showcasing some of the best-unsigned bands, artists and up-andcoming music talent south of the Thames. In its eighth year the Bowl is fast becoming a major player on the South London festival circuit with hundreds of acts applying last year for one of thirteen coveted places on stage.SOS organisers are currently looking for South London based artists, bands or DJ’s of any genre for this years must go event. The free festival is planned for Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th July 2007 at the Crystal Palace Park Bowl. Anybody who wants to be a part of the festival - as a performer or just helping out, should get in touch. This is a free festival relying on volunteers and the goodwill of the local community. If you would like to volunteer or want more information, Sounds of the Suburbs can be contacted at info@thebowl.org.uk or write to them at 27a Dartmouth Road, Forest Hill, London SE23 3HN. The festival is also looking for sponsors. (08/03/2007)

Marks and Spencer

Contrary to previous musings, it is now thought that M and S are looking at the police station as Walsh Glazing have allegedly said that their old premises were not large enough for the company, and will now host White Goods. Watch this space... (05/02/2007)

Southwark Unitary Development Plan

Plans were available for consultation until Friday October 13th. Modification can be viewed at Dulwich and Grove Vale libraries and the Dulwich area housing office (41 East Dulwich Road). For more details on these venues, please look in the public section of this web site. (07/11/2006)

Dulwich Hospital Towers

The eastern four towers at Dulwich Hospital have been demolished despite the Save the Onions campaign, who were battling to prevent this loss. Those who can offer assistance to save the remaining onions can contact Martin on m7post@yahoo.co.uk. (07/11/2006)

Goose Green Fair 2006

East Dulwich was out in force for one of the most successful fairs of recent memory. lordshiplane.co.uk was there alongside the campaign against the Peckham tram terminal, seriously good bread and jerk chicken vendors, and activites ranging from judo to basketball. There was a main stage featuring dance and young musicians, and funfair rides for the small ones. Congratulations to the organising team. (09/07/2006)

Peckham Rye Paddling Pool

The paddling pool at Peckham Rye Park has been derelict for years and is a real eyesore. There is a proposal to renovate the pool and to put in water jets that come on and off which children can run through (there is something similar at Brockwell Park). It would be a nice safe play area and would add to facilities in our area really well. The water would be recycled, and if a drought order was in place the facility would be turned off. Amanda Dilnot has started up a petition and is asking Soutwark residents to sign up. Amanda Dilnot can be emailed at amandaj.dilnot@virgin.net: send your name and address for the petition, or ask her to send blank copies of the petition to you by post or email. (23/06/2006)

Café Nero and M and S

The debate rages on in the community over the gradual increase in businesses run by big chains. For many, although fairly happy to live with Somerfields and Iceland, the introduction of Cafe Nero and the rumoured M and S is a step too far, with the fear that other big players such as W H Smiths, Boots and others may not be far behind. Read the messages in our talk section and enter the debate by adding your thoughts on this site. (23/06/2006)

Copleston Nursery Closes

After a valiant fight by staff, parents and management involving local councillors and MPs, the Copleston Centre nursery will close at the end of July when it has its annual trip to Chessington. To those in the know, the nursery is one of the best in Southwark, but over-provision of nursery places borough-wide has caused an overall drop in the number of toddlers per site. Lordshiplane.co.uk would like to pay tribute to the excellent work of the nursery over the years and wishes the best of luck to staff members when the nursery closes. (23/06/2006)