Monthly Archives: January 2013

Is Floyd Road the worst street in Charlton?

Posted on January 24, 2013 by

Good thing Thursday’s Location, Location, Location didn’t stray from Charlton Church Lane into Floyd Road… How did such a high-profile road become such a tip? It’s been that way for years. Discuss.

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What happened to Woolwich Road’s £35,000?

Posted on January 21, 2013 by

It’s all go at the bottom of Victoria Way, where Greenwich Council is moving the zebra crossing in response to safety concerns. It’s not clear what’s going on at all; after the consultation which went to just a handful of … Continue reading →

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Get to know Charlton’s people and parks

Posted on January 18, 2013 by

A note from Carol Kenna at the Charlton Parks Reminiscence Project: After two years in the making The Charlton Parks Reminiscence Project is now complete and can be visited online at http://www.charltonparks.co.uk. There you will find stories and photographs looking … Continue reading →

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Greenwich Council backs Charlton Sainsbury’s/ M&S scheme

Posted on January 10, 2013 by

It’s been a long while coming, but councillors finally voted last night to back plans to to move Greenwich’s Sainsbury’s to Gallions Road, Charlton, in a new site along with an M&S and other shops. Greenwich Council’s planning board voted … Continue reading →

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Sharpen your brains – it’s the Charlton Pub Quiz on 19 January

Posted on January 7, 2013 by

Quizmaster Paul Chapman would like a word with you… The short version of this post is that there will be a pub quiz, held at The Royal Oak (at the bottom of Charlton Lane if you’ve never been) on Saturday … Continue reading →

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