Category Archives: Charlton

Visit Charlton Manor Primary School on Open Garden Squares Weekend

Posted on May 24, 2013 by

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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Singer/songwriter Peter Swaffield at St Thomas Church

Posted on May 22, 2013 by

Did you know there are concerts at St Thomas Church, tucked away on Maryon Road? I didn’t, but I do now. Coming up on Friday 7 June (7.30pm, £4 admission)…. 1970s BBC singer songwriter Peter Swaffield will be performing Folk, … Continue reading →

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Give Windrush Charlton school a crossing patrol

Posted on May 21, 2013 by

You might have seen that the old Holborn College site on Woolwich Road has now become a primary school, Windrush Charlton. Unfortunately, and incredibly, the kids there haven’t been given a school crossing patrol – despite the fact that it … Continue reading →

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Charlton: home of London’s fastest broadband?

Posted on March 29, 2013 by

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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Who wants to join a Charlton book group?

Posted on March 28, 2013 by

The book-swap scheme at Charlton station has been a roaring succcess, but if you prefer your reading to be a little more social, what are your options? New-ish SE7 resident Gemma (well, she’s been here for a year and a … Continue reading →

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Easter egg hunt at Maryon Wilson Park this Saturday

Posted on March 27, 2013 by

Kat from Maryon Wilson Animal Park has a message for you about this Saturday… This Easter, Maryon Wilson Animal Park invites you to join us for an afternoon of fun for all the family. Henrietta hen has lost her eggs! … Continue reading →

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Charlton Lido reopens this week…but in what state?

Posted on March 25, 2013 by

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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