Editorials

There has been a surge of people looking to redecorate their homes, re-thinking layouts etc. Achieving the best look and layout for your lifestyle and home can be
a daunting task. Find out some tips here from Clare Marie Design

Ellie Reeves looks back over the last 2 months

The power of small businesses in Penge is BIG.

We are big believers in supporting small businesses all year round. After all they are the backbone of our community.

Thinking of making some renovations to your current property? Then why not consider remortgaging to release some equity in your home? Get in touch with Jo Jingree, our specialist mortgage adviser.  Highly experienced with 20 years of mortgage knowledge.

When do people usually give up on healthy habits they set for the new year?

Ellie Reeves looks forward at 2021 and what this means locally.

A beautiful tribute to Gordon Gibbens.

His love of street art has been put together in a book entitled 'How Graffiti Saved My Dad's Life'.  All the proceeds are going to St Christopher's Hospice and the details are in the article.

• COVID vaccines are here, but not everyone wants one.
• Employers should tread carefully when considering a vaccination policy in the workplace.
• There is a multitude of legal risks, from discrimination to data protection, to take account of.

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Plan using the power of 3.

Thanks to local businesses who are helping by making Scrubs for the Pru.

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We are lucky to have some of the fantastic creative Street Art locally.  This is very befitting for the strange times we are living in.

With most of us spending more time at home than ever before keeping your energy usage under control has never been more important. To help with this Utility Warehouse have put together these top 10 tips for saving energy.

plus Easter in the Parks!

Great Street art in SE20

Almost four years on from the dreadful Grenfell disaster the Government has failed to get a grip of the cladding scandal.  Residents of Austen Apartments in Penge are facing an estimated £30,000 per flat to remove the cladding.

Ovarian Cancer awareness month

Crowdfunding campaign launched for a new stage at the legendary Crystal Palace Bowl The legendary Crystal Palace Bowl in South London once hosted the likes of Pink Floyd and Bob Marley, while in 2021 the unique lakeside venue celebrates its 60th birthday.

The best beauty salon in the uk. Who knew Britain's top salon was in Anerley!

Like all other local organisations, the last year has proved challenging for your local adult education college. But there is nothing we at Bromley Adult Education like more than a challenge!

We thought this month we would take a look back at one of the works placed up just before the latest lockdown by Fink22 who was visiting London from Dubai

In my role as Shadow Solicitor General I have been doing a lot of work around victims of crime. Sadly, victims are being let down on all fronts and this is most apparent for victims of rape and serious sexual offences (RASSO).

The pandemic and lockdowns have affected many people in many different ways. Being in nature is known to be an effective way of improving our mental health and protecting our wellbeing. With the arrival of spring, this is the perfect time to connect with nature.

If you are struggling with your mental health or feeling worried or anxious, there is lots of
help available. Please do reach out and get the support you need. (Support mentioned in this article)

Make sure you and your pets beat the heat this Summer. Preventing heat stress is relatively straight forward, and just requires some forward planning.

The work we are sharing with you now was recently placed up along Maple Road, just next to the St John's school.

Get vaccinated  for Covid-19
Where: Penge High Street, Empire Square SE20 7DS
When: Midday to 4pm, Tuesday 25th May 2021

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MWAH Fitness have a huge reputation in the Pre and Postnatal industry.  Find out more about them here.

Through her artistic output Sophie Mess sets to create vibrant botanical inspired creations, bringing the colourful beauty of nature to the urban landscape, transforming spaces and inspiring positivity with her work.

Unfortunately in the past year there has been an increase in pet theft, particularly dogs. This is obviously a heart-breaking and traumatic thing to happen to a loved family member, so whilst its important not to panic there are a number of things you can do to help reduce the risk. Click below to find out more.

After a couple of meetings with the brilliant Scott and Sinon at the pub, terms were agreed and the Bridge House Theatre started a phoenix-like rise from the ashes.

Over the last decade we have seen house prices soar, a huge rise in homelessness and rough sleeping and property and living conditions for many deteriorating. The impact of this on many of my constituents is all too real.

The work titled 'Tokyo Drag Race' depicts a futuristic dystopian scene featuring a Geisha accompanied by a cyborg at the centre of the composition and flanked on both sides by a pair of Lamborghini's in acknowledgement of the underground drag racing scene in Tokyo.

From September, we are planning to offer a mini bus service to and from the school for new pupils who live in the surrounding areas such as SE20, SE24 and SE19, as well as covering areas near Purley and South Croydon.

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