Monthly Archives: May 2011

POLICE OPERATION TO TACKLE PARK CRIME SPREE

Posted on 30/05/2011 by

Police have stepped up patrols around Chislehurst Recreation Ground to deal with a recent crime spree in the area. ‘Operation Pevsner’ aims to tackle an increase in criminal damage caused by fire, graffiti, and also drug possession. The operation includes … Continue reading →

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THE DELICATE SOUND OF GONZÁLES ECHOES IN THE CAVES

Posted on 30/05/2011 by

Jose Gonzales live in Chislehurst Caves from Igor Degtiarev on Vimeo. The spirit of Chislehurst Caves‘ musical past lives on one again with a new performance in the underground caverns by José Gonzáles filmed for T4. For nearly thirty years … Continue reading →

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COULD A FARMERS’ MARKET REVIVE THE HIGH STREET?

Posted on 24/05/2011 by

Dartford has got one; Brixton’s got one; Blackheath has a big one, and across the country there are over 250 of them. But so far a farmers’ market has eluded Chislehurst. This could soon change. Guy Osborn, a retail property … Continue reading →

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WALKING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF RITA

Posted on 24/05/2011 by

The revamped Chislehurst Recreation Ground will be unveiled on Bank Holiday Monday in a ceremony that echoes the ground’s original opening  63 years ago. Chislehurst May Queen Catherine Wiffen will lead a procession from the Empress Drive entrance and cut … Continue reading →

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CRICKET ON SUNDAY

Posted on 22/05/2011 by
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THE WINDMILL AND THE FRENCH SPIES

Posted on 20/05/2011 by

Some 140 years ago Chislehurst was a hive of diplomatic activity. The deposed Napoleon III had fled to England and exiled himself in Chislehurst. As well as the emperor, the village was awash with French spies. They are rumored to … Continue reading →

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MP PROBE INTO ‘URGENT’ CARE AT QUEEN MARY’S

Posted on 18/05/2011 by

James Brokenshire MP has pledged to look into the debacle surrounding the level of patent care provided by Queen Mary’s Hospital. Earlier this month we revealed the confusing rules that  South London Health Care Trust had established at Chislehurst’s nearest … Continue reading →

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PICNIC IN THE PARK: BYO… WELLIES

Posted on 14/05/2011 by

Ever wondered why the Chislehurst Recreation Ground is so well maintained, clean and tidy? Well, come along to the Rec on Saturday 21 May at 10.30am to find out. Oh, and bring with you a rake, gloves and your wellies. … Continue reading →

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WHEN YOU’RE IN A HOLE, STOP DIGGING

Posted on 13/05/2011 by

The bitterly cold winter. This is the excuse the council would like us to believe for the state of the borough’s potholed roads, with ice opening deep cracks in the tarmac leading to a backlog of repairs. All perfectly true. … Continue reading →

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QUEEN MARY’S HOSPITAL TURNING AWAY PATIENTS

Posted on 10/05/2011 by

Queen Mary’s Hospital is turning away ambulances arriving with injured patients, claiming it can’t cope. This is the reality of medical care at the Sidcup hospital, six months after it ‘temporarily’ closed its A&E department. Queen Mary’s, which is Chislehurst’s … Continue reading →

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