One of our Facebook group members, Tamara Nachname, recently left SE20 for the land of chocolate, cuckoo clocks, banks and mountains. Thankfully, before she left she decided to capture some of Penge’s delights on film. Accompanied by a pleasant soundtrack, Tamara, has gathered some lovely footage of the local parks, buildings, monuments, art, wildlife and,…
The Dinosaurs in Crystal Palace Park hold a special place in every Pengeites heart; as they should, being in SE20. But more is needed to preserve them and make them more accessible. With a Dino Bridge, the Friends of Crystal Palace Dinosaurs will be able to provide access for conservators to maintain and restore the…
In addition to celebrating the very best shops, pubs and eateries once a year in our annual poll we like to occasionally recognise the individuals who help to make Penge such a great place to live, work and play. This year we have awarded our special Community Award to Millie Knights. The first time some…
Every year, around this time, Penge High Street turns into a lovely glowing tribute to our favourite holidays of the year. Once again the lights have been funded by locals, with regular events and the calendar sales topping up the funds. We are as always indebted to the Barringtons, Ian and Judy, at Designer Drapes, who sporting their…
Every year we ask our Facebook group members for their nominations for the best in Penge and Anerley and then allow them to vote on their favourite in each category. Each year the quality gets better and the competition fiercer so for every winner there are many others heavily supported and well worth a visit. Anyway, here’s the…
Every year we think the Halloween Trail can’t possibly get any bigger and each year it surpasses our expectations. This year we estimate that six hundred little ghouls, ghosts and monsters of Penge gathered, accompanied by their parents and carers, and wandered the length of the High Street gathering treats from the lovely businesses who took part….
Saturday 27th of October will see the little ghouls, ghosts and monsters of Penge gather on and around our High Street once again. Last year nearly 500 children, accompanied by their parents and carers wandered the length of the High Street gathering treats from the lovely businesses who took part so we look forward to another…
With the amazing Rachel Tucker appearing again at the Penge’s lovely Bridge House Theatre on 30th September, it seemed fitting to publish a tribute by Jon Preston to this famous performer with local credentials. Rachel Tucker is well known in Musical Theatre circles. However, I was ignorant of her track record and her talent when she and…
It’s thirsty work running polls and luckily SE20 has plenty of great options to quench that parched throat. But which is your favourite? The Best Pub or Bar in SE20 for 2018 is…. Goldsmiths Moon and Stars Pawleyne Arms Bridge House Tavern Maple Tree Crooked Billet Anerley Arms Graces the Alexandra Douglas Fir Southey Taproom…
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Penge has plenty of excellent shops, some indeed attracting customers from all over south London. As part of our celebration of Penge’s trading delights, we asked for nominations for the best from the Penge Tourist Board Facebook group members and they came up with a list of local establishments. Which is your favourite? The Best…
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