I've just noticed that the 5th Annual Bellenden Bun Fight will be happening this Sunday, 9th October outside ~Review Bookshop (Corner of Bellenden/ Choumert Rd) . - Info:
Bellenden Bun Fight
This year's Classic Cake Competition will be The Best Carrot Cake and as always there will be a special prize for Best In Show. All winners and runners up will be awarded a prize.
Please drop off entries between 10am - 12pm.
Winners to be announced at 3.00pm followed by the cake sale (of any entries that have been donated to the event)
Entry forms and further info are available from Review.
£1 per entry is payable on the day. All proceeds raised will be donated to charity. Please contact us with nominations for this year's funds.
Exciting! I would enter - but sadly can't this weekend, will try to check it out tho.
Showing posts with label Bellenden. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bellenden. Show all posts
Tuesday, 4 October 2011
Monday, 22 August 2011
Works on a shop on Bellenden
I've spotted building work going on in the shop next to Apollo Photocopiers - am wondering if this may be a new business? Watch this space...
missing cats etc
Yesterday we saw one of the kittens on a missing cat poster (Marvin) ... But all of the posters have vanished.. so either the cat was no longer missing - but back home and just happened to be out without a collar? Or the posters have been ripped down? Anyway - I am hoping the former. But it did make me think about how many missing cat posters there are on and around Bellenden Rd. Have pointlessly mused on why this might be and come up with some options:
1) Loads and loads of cats - so some will always go missing, but it just seems like a lot
2) They are all choosing to live in the feral cat colony up in the choumert rd car park (gangs for cats)
3) There is a cat rustler (making cat pie or a cat fur coat? Or just selling them on)
4) They are being 'got' by something like a fox (unlikely)
Anyway... am going to keep musing this...
Saturday, 6 August 2011
Choumert Rd Graffiti Art
The corner of Bellenden Rd and Choumert Rd is now sporting an exciting new summer look - in the form of some stencil graffiti art - look:
Turns out it is actually the cover of an album by Jehst - which is called The dragon of an Ordinary Family.
Anyway - I like it!
Turns out it is actually the cover of an album by Jehst - which is called The dragon of an Ordinary Family.
Anyway - I like it!
Summer Art clubs at Peckham Space (2-27 Aug)
I noticed that Peckham Space (on Peckham High Street - close to the end of Bellenden Road) is holding free summer art clubs. Which sound nice - apparently there is no booking needed, you just turn up. I am guessing it's aimed at kids for the school holidays, but it doesn't actually say... Anyway - you can go and design an SE15 postcard and then they will display it. Quite cool. It's open Tuesday - Friday 11am-5pm or on Saturday 11am - 4pm and runs throughout August (2nd - 27th).
Friday, 29 July 2011
LoCo - London Comedy Film Festival in Peckham!
So this evening (Friday 29th July 2011) it's the kick off for Peckham screenings as part of the LoCo film festival, I took the following from their website:
More detail about the festival:
I haven't written about the Back Room Cinema yet - mainly because I haven't tried it, but I do think it's a lovely idea and I am fond of the Montpellier, so I hope it all goes well tonight.
"LoCo is proud to announce that we are curating a season of films to be shown at The Monpelier's Back Room Cinema in South London. The season starts on Friday 29th July and continues monthly.
First to be shown is Wes Anderson's 1998 classic 'Rushmore', space is limited to 30 seats and the screening is free!"
The event has a facebook page here
More detail about the festival:
"The LoCo London Comedy Film Festival is a major new film festival in the heart of London, launching officially January 26th-29th 2012.
LoCo’s mission is to bring fans and film-makers closer together to discover and inspire the world’s best comedy films.
Through screenings, education, outreach, curatorship and funding, we are bringing the best films to the broadest audience, and kick-starting a new generation of British comedy film talent."The festival has a website here.
I haven't written about the Back Room Cinema yet - mainly because I haven't tried it, but I do think it's a lovely idea and I am fond of the Montpellier, so I hope it all goes well tonight.
Thursday, 28 July 2011
Threads - Vintage Clothing Shop
I popped in to look around yesterday as it seemed to be shut on Monday and Tuesday, having heard positive and negative views about it.
They have done the shop up very nicely- it's very nicely laid out and designed. The clothes... well they were ok.. I have to confess I didn't spend very long in there, but I looked at the children's things and although some of the things are nice, there isn't much choice. I also looked at the women's dresses and again, just not much stuff.. but then again it's starting out and I guess they need to start selling things. I very much like the idea of having a vintage clothes shop on the road though... and it does give Bellenden Rd a bit more 'browsability' if you find yourself with time to kill...
They have done the shop up very nicely- it's very nicely laid out and designed. The clothes... well they were ok.. I have to confess I didn't spend very long in there, but I looked at the children's things and although some of the things are nice, there isn't much choice. I also looked at the women's dresses and again, just not much stuff.. but then again it's starting out and I guess they need to start selling things. I very much like the idea of having a vintage clothes shop on the road though... and it does give Bellenden Rd a bit more 'browsability' if you find yourself with time to kill...
Bike Shop Opens
So this week the new bike shop Paul's Custom Cycles opened on Bellenden Road and so far it looks like its been fairly busy... well, I've seen people in there most times I've walked by, and I do walk down Bellenden Road a lot of times during the day.
It seems to be open Mondays- Fridays 8.30am - 6.30pm and also open at weekends (will check times and edit to add) and says it does same day servicing, with no booking needed - which is good. I may test it out soon as we do have one bike that needs a service, but if anyone has tried it - let me know how it is!
Edited to add - I popped in this morning and Paul was very nice! They have some v pretty children's helmets in there, so I bought the small one a crazy penguin creation.
It seems to be open Mondays- Fridays 8.30am - 6.30pm and also open at weekends (will check times and edit to add) and says it does same day servicing, with no booking needed - which is good. I may test it out soon as we do have one bike that needs a service, but if anyone has tried it - let me know how it is!
Edited to add - I popped in this morning and Paul was very nice! They have some v pretty children's helmets in there, so I bought the small one a crazy penguin creation.
Saturday, 23 July 2011
A truly Lovely House - Dim Sum
Am just back from testing out the new Chinese Dim Sum restaurant 'Lovely House' on Bellenden Road and it really lives up to its name! It's just been redecorated and opened last Monday.
The lunch menu is quite short, which I always think is a good sign, and is mainly Dim Sum. It was really good food, tasted really fresh and looked amazing (especially the Char Sui Bun) - they bring all kinds of dips and vinegars and it's really nicely presented. The restaurant is quite simple and not flashy, but perfect for lunch! The added bonus is that the owners are lovely too - and my baby took to the owner so much, she almost didn't want to leave. They amused her while we ate and brought her something to play with, and free ice-cream.
@jessevershed said on Twitter that there is no MSG in the food (except the sweet and sour)
Go now - there is a 10% discount on at the mo! Although it's very reasonable anyway. Another excellent addition to the road.
The lunch menu is quite short, which I always think is a good sign, and is mainly Dim Sum. It was really good food, tasted really fresh and looked amazing (especially the Char Sui Bun) - they bring all kinds of dips and vinegars and it's really nicely presented. The restaurant is quite simple and not flashy, but perfect for lunch! The added bonus is that the owners are lovely too - and my baby took to the owner so much, she almost didn't want to leave. They amused her while we ate and brought her something to play with, and free ice-cream.
@jessevershed said on Twitter that there is no MSG in the food (except the sweet and sour)
Go now - there is a 10% discount on at the mo! Although it's very reasonable anyway. Another excellent addition to the road.
Wednesday, 20 July 2011
Where can I find wifi?
So I walked past Lovely House today, which is the new Dim Sum place on Bellenden and noticed a sign saying it has wi-fi. Which is excellent!
So, I thought a list would be good:
Lovely house - dim sum restaurant
Anderson & co - cafe / deli
So, I thought a list would be good:
Lovely house - dim sum restaurant
Anderson & co - cafe / deli
Thursday, 14 July 2011
School Sumer Fair - Sat 16th July
Oh it's all going on this weekend... I also noticed a flyer for the Bellenden Primary School's Summer Fayre, also on Saturday 16th July. It's on from 11am- 2pm and includes stalls, games, cakes, bouncy castle, plants, face painting etc etc. Once again a dreadful picture taken of the flyer, but I didn't want to take the flyer as it was the last one left, so picture taken whilst handling a latte and a pram (multi-tasking):
Pop up shop - Sat 16th July
Just saw a flyer for a pop-up shop outside Fenton Walsh on Saturday 16th July from 10am-5pm. Sounds quite cool, it's called Modern Maker and will be selling handmade items including cushions, knitting needle/paint brush rolls, yoga mat bags and girls skirts. There is more information on the modern maker blog. or there is a, quite frankly, rubbish photo of the flyer that I took (note artistic crumpling... ):
Monday, 11 July 2011
Bellenden's Best...
I thought it might be nice to compile a little list of Bellenden Road's bests, although I may widen the area a bit! So, continuing my general adoration of Anderson and co. I'm going to nominate them for Best Coffee and Best Cake.
Best pint? Hmmm not sure, I do like the Victoria, but also the Montpellier... May defer this one to someone more expert. votes please. And I do realise there is also the Albert, but no idea what that is like. In fact, Hoopers on Ivanhoe Road could win this one.
Best shop, I think goes to Review. It's my 'always turn to' gift option. And has cards, and wrapping paper.
Best supper/ dinner.. Tricky. I had an amazing meal at Anderson's at their Wednesday night 'supper in the kitchen'. But if I go with them, this blog will be more like the Anderson appreciation society! Anyway, I can't ignore Ganapati, which is also lovely. Perhaps they should take this particular award?
Edited to add:
So the votes are coming in:
LucyMarianne says:
the dressmaker - "otherwise" - beautiful quality, great service, reasonable. Can't recommend them highly enough.
Mem in Friends of Fabric - so kind and helpful, things very nicely finished
Chaz's - does women's hair too. Very good cutters, lovely colour, astonishingly reasonable. Really fun and friendly. I get lots of compliments about my hair, and can't imagine paying central London prices ever again...
Best pint? Hmmm not sure, I do like the Victoria, but also the Montpellier... May defer this one to someone more expert. votes please. And I do realise there is also the Albert, but no idea what that is like. In fact, Hoopers on Ivanhoe Road could win this one.
Best shop, I think goes to Review. It's my 'always turn to' gift option. And has cards, and wrapping paper.
Best supper/ dinner.. Tricky. I had an amazing meal at Anderson's at their Wednesday night 'supper in the kitchen'. But if I go with them, this blog will be more like the Anderson appreciation society! Anyway, I can't ignore Ganapati, which is also lovely. Perhaps they should take this particular award?
Edited to add:
So the votes are coming in:
LucyMarianne says:
the dressmaker - "otherwise" - beautiful quality, great service, reasonable. Can't recommend them highly enough.
Mem in Friends of Fabric - so kind and helpful, things very nicely finished
Chaz's - does women's hair too. Very good cutters, lovely colour, astonishingly reasonable. Really fun and friendly. I get lots of compliments about my hair, and can't imagine paying central London prices ever again...
Thursday, 7 July 2011
Somewhere that's green...
I have the Little Shop of Horrors in my head.... Anyway - I thought it might be good to talk about green places on and around Bellenden Road.
As as dog walker, I have visited most green places in the vicinity and actually we're really lucky around here. We have big parks like Peckham Rye close by, but even closer there is Warwick Gardens and a couple of small green places too.
Warwick Gardens
This is a nice green place which has a fenced off dog free area, a children's playground and an open green part with a path running straight through it. Its often used as a cut through, so there is quite a lot of through traffic - such as people heading down to Peckham Rye Station and school children on their way to school. Dog walkers also use the park - but mostly that is early morning or early evening as it's quite good for a quick scamper. The fenced off part has a small football pitch and at the top there is a seating area. It can be found on Lyndhurst Way (one road back from Bellenden) just at the junction with Holly Grove.
There are currently plans for some more play equipment to be installed int he fenced off area of the gardens - more on that to come...
In September it hosts the Warwick Wingding - which is a local festival, with music, food, stalls etc.
Holly Grove Shrubbery
This is a small green place which starts at the junction of Holly Grove and Bellenden Road and runs along Holly Grove almost up to Rye Lane. It's not very exciting, just a footpath with trees either side - but it's always nice to have a bit more greenery..
There is another little green place but I can't remember the name of it - so you'll have to wait until I have checked!
As as dog walker, I have visited most green places in the vicinity and actually we're really lucky around here. We have big parks like Peckham Rye close by, but even closer there is Warwick Gardens and a couple of small green places too.
Warwick Gardens
This is a nice green place which has a fenced off dog free area, a children's playground and an open green part with a path running straight through it. Its often used as a cut through, so there is quite a lot of through traffic - such as people heading down to Peckham Rye Station and school children on their way to school. Dog walkers also use the park - but mostly that is early morning or early evening as it's quite good for a quick scamper. The fenced off part has a small football pitch and at the top there is a seating area. It can be found on Lyndhurst Way (one road back from Bellenden) just at the junction with Holly Grove.
There are currently plans for some more play equipment to be installed int he fenced off area of the gardens - more on that to come...
In September it hosts the Warwick Wingding - which is a local festival, with music, food, stalls etc.
Holly Grove Shrubbery
This is a small green place which starts at the junction of Holly Grove and Bellenden Road and runs along Holly Grove almost up to Rye Lane. It's not very exciting, just a footpath with trees either side - but it's always nice to have a bit more greenery..
There is another little green place but I can't remember the name of it - so you'll have to wait until I have checked!
Tuesday, 5 July 2011
Here be Angels - podcast
Have a listen to episode one of this excellent podcast Here be Angels featuring our local area.
You can follow Here be Angels on twitter for updates.
more to come on this...
You can follow Here be Angels on twitter for updates.
more to come on this...
Shops, restaurants etc
Right now the local businesses on Bellenden Road are really good, so I thought I'd start by listing them. I'll update with more info, reviews opening times etc as I get it:
So, starting from where Holly Grove intersects Bellenden Road and moving down towards Maxted Road (roughly - they aren't all in order...)
Ganapati - South Indian Restaurant
Bellenden Signs Limited
South London Clutch and Gear Centre
Old Villa - home furnishings, gifts
Prince Albert - Pub
Fenton Walsh - Clothes
Lovely House - Chinese food
Bike shop - opens 23rd July apparently
Newsagent
Codfella's - fish and chip shop
ABC Pharmacist
GJM property - Estate Agent
Review Bookshop
168SLA - Pizza restaurant (also does Take away)
The Victoria Inn - Pub - also does food and has rooms you can stay in.
Caribbean Spice Bakery
Laundromat
Anderson & Co. - Cafe, Deli, which also does some evenings for supper/ guest chefs
Otherwise - Fashion Boutique/ Designer - does made to measure stuff
Pay Less Food Hall - grocery shop/ off licence
New Lotus King - Chinese Takeaway
Bellenden Food and Wine - off licence (used to be Cave of Spirits)
Apollo Photocopying
In car media - does car stereos and stuff
Melange - chocolate shop and cafe
Threads - Vintage Clothing
Chaz - Hairdressers
Kushy Move - Estate Agent
Crossroads Cafe - greasy spoon
Friends of Fabric - Amazing dry cleaners
Literary Kitchen
Dog About Town - Dog Groomers
Casa - Fireplaces, Radiators etc
Roweco - Bathroom shop
Sam's Kebabs
Shopwork - Design Studio/ Gallery
Toutes Directions - Local Designers plus a barber (was Desmonds)
Shops very nearby:
Choumert Road
The Montpellier - Pub, which does food
Petitou - Cafe
Maxted Road / Oglander Road
Imani Natural - Hair and Beauty
Carol Henri - Soft Furnishings
Quick Print - printers
Flavaz First - Jamaican/ West Indian food
Blenheim Grove
Bar Story - bar
The Sassoon Gallery - art gallery
Blenheim Motors - Garage, does MOTs, services etc. - I like them
Yannis Motors
NEM motors
Il Giardino - Italian restaurant
Amott / Gowlett Road
The Gowlett - Pub
Ivanhoe Road
Hoopers Bar - Pub
I need help with this - section - please let me know of anything i've missed or need to add?
So, starting from where Holly Grove intersects Bellenden Road and moving down towards Maxted Road (roughly - they aren't all in order...)
Ganapati - South Indian Restaurant
Bellenden Signs Limited
South London Clutch and Gear Centre
Old Villa - home furnishings, gifts
Prince Albert - Pub
Fenton Walsh - Clothes
Lovely House - Chinese food
Bike shop - opens 23rd July apparently
Newsagent
Codfella's - fish and chip shop
ABC Pharmacist
GJM property - Estate Agent
Review Bookshop
168SLA - Pizza restaurant (also does Take away)
The Victoria Inn - Pub - also does food and has rooms you can stay in.
Caribbean Spice Bakery
Laundromat
Anderson & Co. - Cafe, Deli, which also does some evenings for supper/ guest chefs
Otherwise - Fashion Boutique/ Designer - does made to measure stuff
Pay Less Food Hall - grocery shop/ off licence
New Lotus King - Chinese Takeaway
Bellenden Food and Wine - off licence (used to be Cave of Spirits)
Apollo Photocopying
In car media - does car stereos and stuff
Melange - chocolate shop and cafe
Threads - Vintage Clothing
Chaz - Hairdressers
Kushy Move - Estate Agent
Crossroads Cafe - greasy spoon
Friends of Fabric - Amazing dry cleaners
Literary Kitchen
Dog About Town - Dog Groomers
Casa - Fireplaces, Radiators etc
Roweco - Bathroom shop
Sam's Kebabs
Shopwork - Design Studio/ Gallery
Toutes Directions - Local Designers plus a barber (was Desmonds)
Shops very nearby:
Choumert Road
The Montpellier - Pub, which does food
Petitou - Cafe
Maxted Road / Oglander Road
Imani Natural - Hair and Beauty
Carol Henri - Soft Furnishings
Quick Print - printers
Flavaz First - Jamaican/ West Indian food
Blenheim Grove
Bar Story - bar
The Sassoon Gallery - art gallery
Blenheim Motors - Garage, does MOTs, services etc. - I like them
Yannis Motors
NEM motors
Il Giardino - Italian restaurant
Amott / Gowlett Road
The Gowlett - Pub
Ivanhoe Road
Hoopers Bar - Pub
I need help with this - section - please let me know of anything i've missed or need to add?
Monday, 4 July 2011
Bellenden Road
Bellenden Road is a road, with some shops on it.
It is in Peckham - South East London - England.
I like it.
I like it a lot.
Basically, there are lots of good things that happen around here - and hopefully, I can bring information on all of that, into this one place.
Here is some information on the Bellenden Regeneration.
It is in Peckham - South East London - England.
I like it.
I like it a lot.
Basically, there are lots of good things that happen around here - and hopefully, I can bring information on all of that, into this one place.
Here is some information on the Bellenden Regeneration.
Day 1 - Let the blogging begin
So I've started a blog. Its not an original idea - but i'm quite pleased with having had the idea to do one myself.
My original thoughts are that this will be a news, information and reviewing resource for the Bellenden Road area in SE15 - ie. Peckham, South London. I guess my ideas may evolve and it may end up being something totally differnt - or I may just lose the will to blog and it will sit online, never viewed in a kind of virtual rubbish bin, waiting to be emptied... Let's see.
Right - better get going with this thing then.
BB x
My original thoughts are that this will be a news, information and reviewing resource for the Bellenden Road area in SE15 - ie. Peckham, South London. I guess my ideas may evolve and it may end up being something totally differnt - or I may just lose the will to blog and it will sit online, never viewed in a kind of virtual rubbish bin, waiting to be emptied... Let's see.
Right - better get going with this thing then.
BB x
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