Catford Broadway Shows

The Broadway Theatre will be presenting a tribute to the rock legend. Jimi Hendrix , tickets are still avalable and the tribute show will end this Saturday 24th March.

Cats & Dogs

Catford having its very own stadium creates greater distinction for the town throughout Lewisham. The stadium was previously used for greyhound racing however it is currently closed.

The stadium has been through quite a bit, including a fire which almost devastated the entire stadium grounds and scandals galore have surrounded the stadium. With this the owners Wembely decided to shut the grounds permanently.

Though during its heyday between 1993 and 2003, the stadium and the sport brought extreme success for Catford.

Dog racing track on a whole are seen to be in decline, but football though and currently only takes place at four sites throughout London; Crayford, Wimbledon, Walthamstow and Romford.

Catford Cimena

The ABC cinema in Catford has been under speculation for some time now after there have been disputes as to how it will be used. The cinema has been closed down for years now, and is owned by (United Church of the Kingdom of God) UCKG and is proposed to be used as a worship centre by the church. However residents have said they wish the building to be restored to a cinema. Residents including, local filmmaker Joe Grossi have even seen it as an "embarassment" that Catford doesn't have its own Cinema. Great amounts of public transport routes and links and a having a high percentage of families in the town, gives Catford the suitable and ideal place for a cinema.
It though can be said that this is an ideal location for UCKG to create a new base for itself. Not only will the building be used for worship services, but also there will be training centre which will provide sevices and facilities in such subjects as IT and English.

UCKG also have these facilities in other locations such as at Finsbury Park and Croyden.

Catford Environment

We’ve all heard about the different factors that have negative effects on our environment like car exhust fumes, excessive packing on food and other items. But do we think about the effects that these things could be having in our very own areas.

Living in Catford, it is a peacful and somewhat clean environment. This Lewisham borough has been voted one of the cleanests boroughs in London. But does this affect the way we treat our local area?

In Catford, green bins for separating the paper, plastics, cans and other recyclables are alined outside the houses, which shows that the neighbourhoods do apply the measures that are said to help and slow the effects of environmental damage; also after being said to be the second cleanest borough in London

Catford has many transport links to both neighbouring and distant towns such as Lewisham, New Cross, Peckham, Woolwich and Bromley. These towns can be reached with the services of local buses. Also with two night buses running through Catford this provides a 24-hour transport service throughout the town. Also Catford having its own bus garage, buses can be seen to run in their hundreds through Catford.

Also having two railway stations, providing transport links from Kent up to Central London, there are various ways that one can get in and around the town.

Though this is beneficial for City workers, students and West end shoppers who use the transport available to travel from the urban situation of Catford, the transporting will have various effects on the environment. Air quality can be said to be affected to a great amount.

People, People, People

People from all over Catford and beyond have come together for years and optimistically will do so for years to come, for the annual and culturally diverse event, People's Day . This event takes place in Mountsfield Park and has all the colour, music and food to rival that of the Notting Hill carneval (ok maybe we still have just a little way to go).

The event though lasts for a day and brings together people from all walks of life and cultures to enjoy the diversity that is on show during the event. Music from local schools and performers.

People's Day takes place in July every year and this year will it will be taking place on 14th July.

Famous Cats

Though it may be hard to fathom celerities have had their start from Catford, Spike Milligan a comedian and writer was brought up in Catford. His work includes descriptions of Catford and while he was alive made time to visit his family who still reside within the town.

The are photographer Anthony Jones also lives in the area. Famed for his incredible black and white imagery of the 'urban environment'. His photographs also include work of art deco images, which have been on display in the V&A, the National Portrait Gallery and in many photography magazines.

Gabrielle the multi-million selling artist is said to have been brought up in Catford and last but not least, yours truly. I currently resides in Catford and am in the process of making my mark through writing and creating. It can be said that Catford has brought out creative individuals with skills in literacy and performing.





Source: Wikipedia

Lights, Camera, Broadway

"If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere..." no not New York this time, not even to the West end stages but still with the spirit of broadway in the heart of Catford, The Broadway Theatre is the centre stage for various performances and acts from numerous genres.

Musical artists, performers and thespians have all graced the stage and hundreds of films greaced the screens in the theatre which was established in the early 1930's, originally for use as a film theatre. The theatre was also set up initially to be a memorial for the many people that lost their lives serving in the First World War.

The construction and appearnace of the theatre has an art deco influence.