Author Archives: Neil Clasper

About Neil Clasper

Amateur guitarist and photographer. Professional publishing something-or-other. Charlton, south east London.

Charlton Community Gardens plant sale – Thursday 13 June

Posted on June 7, 2013

Charlton Community Gardens have been in touch to tell us about a plant sale they’re holding on Thursday 13 June at Charlton Station. It’s an opportunity to meet the people behind the Community Gardens project and check out the progress … Continue reading →

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Visit Charlton Manor Primary School on Open Garden Squares Weekend

Posted on May 24, 2013

The annual Open Garden Squares Weekend takes place 8-9 June, and Charlton Manor Primary School are opening their doors to the public to show off their Secret Garden. Headmaster Tim Baker writes: Visitors will get a tour of the garden … Continue reading →

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Charlton: home of London’s fastest broadband?

Posted on March 29, 2013

The Guardian this week highlighted a report on the postcode lottery of broadband speeds across London, with some suburbs having notably better service than areas in central London. The report claims that the fastest average download speeds to be found … Continue reading →

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Charlton Lido reopens this week…but in what state?

Posted on March 25, 2013

Good news for local swimmers as Charlton Lido is set to reopen on Thursday this week. While the local press reports suggested that it would be reopening “after a £2m refurbishment“, recent photos suggest “will reopen while building works go … Continue reading →

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Charlton Community Gardens open meeting – 25th Feb 2013

Posted on February 11, 2013

The third open meeting of the Charlton Community Gardens project takes place from 7.30pm on Monday 25th February, at St. Richard’s Hall, Swallowfield Road, SE7 7NS.  The group’s aims are ‘to promote cooperation and support for everyone interested in sustainable … Continue reading →

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Feed the deer in Maryon Wilson Park

Posted on December 21, 2012

Festive goings on in Maryon Wilson Animal Park this Saturday, with mince pies, hot chocolate, seasonal singing, and a chance to feed the deer. Come along to support the volunteers, and donate what you can to help keep the deer … Continue reading →

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Charlton Toy Library’s 30th anniversary party

Posted on November 7, 2012

Charlton Toy Library are having a birthday party on Saturday – and they need your help to secure the future of this local service… Charlton Toy Library celebrates its 30th Birthday on 10th November 3pm-6pm at Charlton Assembly Rooms with … Continue reading →

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