Monthly Archives: March 2011

TIME TO REVIEW WILLETT’S LEGACY

Posted on 27/03/2011 by

This morning millions of Britons will engage in a familiar routine. Bleary-eyed we’ll get out of bed and adjust the clocks around the house, bringing them forward by an hour. The origin of this annual ritual can be traced to … Continue reading →

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VOTE FOR THE BEST AT CHISLEHURST’S BEER FEST

Posted on 26/03/2011 by

So, as the fuzz clears what was the best brew at the Chislehurst Beer Festival? Hosted by the Rotary at the Crown Inn, some 10 fine Kentish cask ales were on offer on Saturday while local band  Missouri Gutts provided … Continue reading →

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‘WALK ON WATER’ AT THE SPRING FAIR

Posted on 26/03/2011 by

Today is shaping up to be quite a day of activity in Chislehurst. As well as the beer festival, there will also be a Spring Fair on the Recreation Ground. Run by voluntary group Friends of Chislehurst Recreation Ground, the … Continue reading →

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BIGGIN HILL AIRPORT EXPANSION PLAN REJECTED

Posted on 22/03/2011 by

Plans to increase flights from Biggin Hill Airport were rejected at a fiery meeting last night. The operators of the airport proposed to increase flights from 21 per day to 32 for the Olympics. Chislehurst sits beneath the flight path; … Continue reading →

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BIGGIN HILL AIRPORT EXPANSION: IT’S DECISION DAY

Posted on 21/03/2011 by

Bromley Council will meet tonight to decide whether to approve plans to increase significantly flights from Biggin Hill Airport. Chislehurst sits beneath the flight path of the airport, which wants to increase flights from 21 per day to 32 for … Continue reading →

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THE SUPERMOON OVER CHISLEHURST

Posted on 20/03/2011 by

The moon is the closest to us for 18 years, due to the mechanics of the earth’s orbit. Here’s a cracking pic of the moon over Chislehurst, shot through a window by Henry E Jones.

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QUIET PHILANTHROPY ON THE HIGH STREET

Posted on 14/03/2011 by

It’s fashionable for companies to parade their community credentials. The walls of many supermarkets carry posters of small-scale fund raising initiatives and you can’t pay for your weekly shop in Sainsbury’s nowadays without having schools vouchers pressed into your hand. … Continue reading →

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THE CITY BENEATH THE SOIL

Posted on 12/03/2011 by

Brilliant new documentary charting the history of Chislehurst Caves by Grant Stevens. Well worth a watch. Check out Grant’s video page by clicking here.

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THE EXILED EMPEROR ETCHED ON OUR STREETS

Posted on 11/03/2011 by

Chislehurst is well known as the home of French Emperor Napoleon III who died in exile in 1873. The village has a number of clues to his former residency, but none greater than the Royal Parade.

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WHAT YOU WON’T SEE ON THE CHISLEHURST POSTCARDS

Posted on 10/03/2011 by

It’s one of Chislehurst’s landmarks, a source of inspiration for local photographers, featured on the local postcards of the village. But it’s in danger of crumbling away unless something is done to save it. These are images of the pond … Continue reading →

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