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  • Tough match ends Ravens season

    Kent Ravens 22 v 20 Golbourne Parkside Under-13s THE 2006 season ended on the field with a win for the Ravens' under-13s against tough northern opposition Golborne Parkside. Parkside showed their experience with some magic moves but it was the

  • Final pre-season defeat for Old Ds

    Old Dunstonians 19 v 31 Sevenoaks Pre-season friendly HAVING beaten Mid-Wives the week before Dunstonians lost their final warm up game to a strong Sevenoaks side from a league above. Playing down the hill and with a strong wing behind them, Sevenoaks

  • Man charged with arson at flats

    A 37-YEAR-OLD man has appeared in court after a fire in a block of flats. Mark Davies, of Windmill Street, Gravesend, appeared at Dartford Magistrates' Court on September 4 in connection with a fire at a temporary housing block in Windmill Street on

  • Artificial island to help wildlife at lake

    WORKERS from the Environment Agency have been busy constructing an "eco island" to be floated in a popular angling lake. It will be used to attract more wildlife and fish to Birchmere Lake, off Epstein Road, Thamesmead. It has been made from coir fibre

  • Celebrating anniversary at school

    PUPILS past and present have been invited to celebrate 50 years of schooling at a birthday bash. Eltham Green School, which became one of the country's first mixed-sex comprehensives in 1956, will celebrate its half-century landmark with a party on Saturday

  • Charlton stadlum light

    THE green light to begin Charlton's east-stand redevelopment at The Valley was given by Greenwich Council last week. Councillors voted overwhelmingly in favour of the proposal to build nine flats at the rear of the south-east corner of The Valley.

  • FA Cup First Round Qualifying Draw

    Ties to be played on September 16: Winchester City v Cray Wanderers Bashley v VCD Athletic Bromley v AFC Totton Dartford v Hastings United Chorley v North Ferriby United Durham City v Alsager Town at Spennymoor Town Eccleshill United

  • Secrets of the coffee cup revealed

    According to a new survey, your next cup of coffee could lead you astray! The survey carried out by Macmillan Cancer Support for their World's Biggest Coffee Morning fundraising event on September 29 has revealed some very saucy facts. More than half

  • Best foot forward for Cancer Research

    GET ready to pull on your walking boots and help Cancer Research UK raise money for research into breast cancer. That's the message as the charity launches the countdown to its Stride for Life sponsored walk at Greenwich Park. Cancer Research UK event

  • Fundraising day brings in hundreds for hospice

    The Art Appreciation Group 2 of U3A Orpington recently held a fundraising day in aid of Demelza Children's Hospice which needs £5 million to build a new hospice in Eltham. There was a raffle, books, plants, toys and bric-a-brac stalls. The day raised

  • Stores supporting NSPCC campaign

    Marks & Spencer is enabling its customers to support the NSPCC through the sale of the charity's distinctive Full Stop pin badges. The pin badges will be on sale at till points from Marks & Spencer's childrenswear departments during the back-to-school

  • AGM at Bexley CAB

    The annual general meeting of Bexley Borough Citizens Advice Bureaux is to be held on October 5, at 2.15pm in Room 105, Bexley Civic Offices, Broadway, Bexleyheath, followed by a 'thank-you to volunteers' social event and light refreshments. Members

  • Slade Green out of FA Cup on replay

    Cobham 2 v 0 Slade Green FA Cup Preliminary Round replay SLADE Green's FA Cup romance ended last night with a 2-0 defeat at Cobham. After overcoming Sporting Bengal in the preliminary extra round 2-0, Slade hosted Cobham but could only draw 2-2

  • Dealing with pain

    I have suffered a pain from a very young age. Can you see why I got it as no-one in my family has it and how I can cure or make it better? I can't understand why this has happened to me. - Naima, Sweden Graham says ... I feel a pain in the thighs and

  • Travare steps down

    KENT County Cricket Club have announced Chris Tavare is standing down from both the general and cricket committees of the club. He said: "I am stepping down from my committee responsibilities for family and personal reasons and do so with the knowledge

  • Nervous Olly needs home without kids

    Lovely Olly was came to Cats Protection because he had stopped using his litter tray and there were young children in the house. He is four-years-old and it is thought his change of behaviour was due to being pulled about and also being scared of the

  • ISABEL MOIR

    ISABEL MOIR Died peacefully at home on the 26th August 2006. Funeral to be held at Beckenham Crematorium on Friday 8th September at 11.15am Donations to Cancer Research c/o Francis Chappell, Sevenoaks Road, Orpington, Kent

  • JOSEPHINE AVEY

    JOSEPHINE AVEY (nee Boland) 5/12/1947 - 30/8/2006 Funeral to be held on Friday 8th September at St Martin of Tours, Chelsfield at 2pm.

  • DYCE EILEEN MARY

    DYCE EILEEN MARY Formerly of Eltham Passed away at her home in Northwold Norfolk on Friday 1st September 2006 aged 83 years. All enquiries to PR Bowers & Son, Funeral Directors, Northwold. 01366 727432.

  • BERYL SMITH

    In Loving Memory of BERYL SMITH Aged 69 The family of Beryl have much regret in announcing that Beryl passed away on August 18th 2006. Beryl will be sadly missed. She gave courage to us all throughout her long illness. We all loved her so much and must

  • RAYMOND LEE

    RAYMOND LEE Passed away on 27th August, aged 71 years. Sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to be held on Monday 11th September, Eltham Crematorium at 11.45am. Enquiries to Bexley Funeral Service 020 8303 1274

  • STEPHEN ROBERT MANNING

    STEPHEN ROBERT MANNING Cherished memories of a very special son and grandson. Our love for you will remain in our hearts forever. Oct 1982 - 5th Sept 2005 Love Dad, Mum and Nan. XXX.

  • JIMMY KEELEY

    JIMMY KEELEY who died 8.9.02 4 years have passed since you passed away. You are forever in our hearts and always on our minds. Sadly missed by your Daughter Evelyn, Son-in-Law John and your 4 Grandchildren

  • ANTHONY LLEWELLYN GOUVEIA

    ANTHONY LLEWELLYN GOUVEIA Welcome to the world 22nd November 1936, Farewell to the world 3rd August 2006. A month has gone Tony, You went to sleep on 3rd August 2006, Each day we miss you more, Your warmth, your smile, Your face is before us all the time

  • FRANCES McCARTHY

    In loving memory of FRANCES McCARTHY 9th September 2005 My darling wife The happy days we spent together The heartaches in this world are many But losing you was worse than any Tears in our eyes we can wipe away The ache in our hearts will always stay

  • ‘TOM’ THOMAS JOHN SHERGOLD

    TOM' THOMAS JOHN SHERGOLD Suddenly passed away on the 30th August 2006 Funeral service will take place on Monday 11th September 2006 at 12.45, Beckenham Crematorium. Will deeply be missed by daughters Heather & Andrea, sisters and all close friends &

  • BARBARA MARY ROCK

    BARBARA MARY ROCK Barbara passed away peacefully in her sleep on 30th August, aged 73 years. Funeral at Eltham Crematorium on Tuesday 12th September at 10.45am. Donations please to the British Heart Foundation, c/o Welham Jones Funeral Directors, 31 Station

  • STANLEY FREDERICK SMITH

    STANLEY FREDERICK SMITH Passed away on 28.8.06, aged 86 years. Funeral service will take place on Tuesday 12th September at 1.45pm at Eltham Crematorium. Family flowers only, but donations may be made to CHAILEY HERITAGE SHOOL, c/o Francis Chappell and

  • PETER JOHN ALFRED LECHLEY “JOHN”

    PETER JOHN ALFRED LECHLEY "JOHN" 6/11/36 - 28/8/06 After a long battle with his illness, John passed peacefully away on 28th August at St Christopher's Hospice. He was a strong and well respected man, the rock of our family and will be sadly missed by

  • OLIVER KING

    OLIVER KING Sadly passed away on 30th August, aged 27 years. Funeral service to be held on Friday 8th September, St John The Evangelist Church, Parkhill Road, Bexley at 1.30pm followed by committal at Eltham Crematorium. Donations to The Mental Health

  • BARBARA HINCHEN

    BARBARA HINCHEN After a brave battle with breast cancer Barbara sadly died on the 17th August 2006 surrounded by her family. We would like to thank friends, neighbours and the Rev Gordon Newton. We will miss you. All our love David, Laura, Ann and Family

  • RITA HALL

    RITA HALL Sadly passed away on 25th August, aged 83 years. Funeral service will be held on Thursday 7th September, St Andrews Church, Maylands Drive, Sidcup at 1.00pm followed by committal at Eltham Crematorium. Enquiries to Bexley Funeral Service 020

  • JULIE BEADLE

    JULIE BEADLE A much loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Sadly passed away on 23rd August 2006, aged 80 years. Funeral service takes place on Friday 8th September at Eltham Crematorium at 4pm. ALL WELCOME

  • EDWARD (TED) RUBY

    EDWARD (TED) RUBY 24/6/1928 - 6/9/2004 Two years on still sadly missed by wife Edna and all the family. Always in our thoughts, Forever in our hearts. x x x x x

  • STEPHEN ROBERT MANNING

    STEPHEN ROBERT MANNING Cherished memories of a very special son and grandson. Our love for you will remain in our hearts forever. Oct 1982 - 5th Sept 2005 Love Dad, Mum and Nan. XXX.

  • CHICK HILL

    CHICK HILL Remembering my darling Chick's Birthday on the 9th September. Always in our thoughts. Love Wife Doreen also Mandy, Dennis, Claire and Robin X X X

  • NICOLA (NIKKI) SMITHERS

    NICOLA (NIKKI) SMITHERS Sadly taken from us on 13th Sept 2005 The year has passed so quickly and You are always in our hearts and thoughts Til we meet again Love from Dad, Mum, Kerri, William & Alfie

  • THERESA ANN DUFF

    THERESA ANN DUFF 18/4/46 - 6/9/2000 Although the world keeps turning The sun comes up each day Life has never been the same Since you were called away You were such a special person So gentle good and kind And have left such sweetest memories and thoughts

  • Joydens Wood Women’s Institute

    IN AUGUST Joydens Wood Women's Institute held its produce show where member's brought in plants, fruit and vegetables, which they had grown. There were also flower arrangements, bread and cake on display. The member with the highest points was Doreen

  • Sidcup Rotary Club

    THERE was a review of the year's activities when Sidcup Rotary Club held its annual meeting. Retiring president Peter Allsop recalled the visit of a large party of Swedish Rotarians from Kungsbacka, near Gothenburg, and the visit by club members to

  • Better tests for cervical cancer

    A NEW type of cervical screening test offering women a "higher detection rate" is being adopted by doctors in the area. Liquid Based Cytology (LBC) uses a brush rather than a wooden spatula, with the cells then processed in liquid to make a thinner layer

  • Charity offers counselling training scheme

    VOLUNTEERS are needed to help survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Gravesend-based charity Family Matters is looking for people to become trained as counsellors. The organisation, based in Wrotham Road, Gravesend, provides counselling to survivors of

  • News in brief

    FLOWER SHOW: Istead Rise Gardeners' Club will host its autumn flower and vegetable show at Memorial Hall, Lewis Road, Istead Rise, this Saturday. A number of categories will be judged before the event opens to the public. Visitors are welcome from 2.30pm

  • 'Stolen' daughter DNA tests called off

    DNA tests to prove whether a 48-year-old woman is the "stolen" daughter of a New Cross grandmother, have been postponed. Barbara Raymond-Waul was due to undergo tests yesterday with the woman at a Hammersmith clinic. But unforeseen circumstances have

  • News in brief

    FIRST FORUM: Bromley Council will hold its first homelessness forum on September 8. The event, which runs from 10am to 4pm, is to help organisations working with people who need help with housing issues. It will be held in the Civic Centre, Stockwell

  • Getting fit is just a walk in the park for residents

    GET active rather than fat is the message behind a new campaign. Active Bromley aims to encourage residents to adopt a healthier lifestyle. Bromley Mytime is launching the campaign with walkathons in Crystal Palace Park on September 17 and Darrick Wood

  • Police out to attract recruits

    RESIDENTS being are invited to two police recruitment events this month. The Met Police need to recruit 2,500 extra Police Community Support Officers by April next year. This will complete the roll-out of the Safer Neighbourhoods Teams across London

  • Riding high at cycling event

    EXCITED crowds cheered on 78 cyclists as they set off on the final leg of their 500-mile journey. Cyclists in the Tour of Britain gave residents a taste of things to come when the Tour de France arrives in the capital next summer. The riders, who began

  • News in brief

    FUN TIME: Street art, acrobats and a magician will keep shoppers entertained in Lewisham High Street, between noon and 4pm on September 9 as the 3B Street Arts Festival comes to the borough. The free event, outside Lewisham Shopping Centre, will also

  • Robber gets four years and three months

    A 20-YEAR-OLD man has been jailed for armed robbery. Andrew Farge, of Watlington Grove, Sydenham, was one of four men facing firearm and robbery charges relating to incidents on October 2 and October 4 last year. Farge pleaded guilty to possessing a

  • Hunting for gang after man is shot

    POLICE are hunting a gang of five black men thought to be behind a shooting which left a man seriously wounded. Detectives are appealing for information after a 20-year-old man was shot in the chest. The shot was fired during an argument between the

  • Hope in battle to save pub from demolition

    CAMPAIGNERS fighting to save a pub have had a breakthrough. Members of the Save the Lord Hood Action Group were aiming to have their say against the demolition of the pub in Creek Road, Greenwich, at a planning committee meeting on August 31. But campaign

  • Air cover needed to protect Royal Navy

    I SAW a discussion concerning whether the RAF or the Royal Navy was the greatest deterrent to Hitler's invasion of Great Britain. As a former member of the Royal Navy, I believe we would have been bombed into submission. I served aboard destroyers during

  • To the point

    GOOD NEWS ON CAR PARK: I see no reason why we really need a 913-space car park next to an inner London Tube station - North Greenwich - and therefore welcome plans to scale it down (Commuter Nightmare, News Shopper, August 9). We are already losing too

  • System not a sign our buses are dangerous

    YOUR report Bus Routes Among Most Dangerous (News Shopper, August 9) is sensationalist and misleading. You suggest these bus routes are dangerous because of the high number of code red calls - but code red is not a byword for emergency. In fact, it

  • News in brief

    VICTIM SUPPORT: Victim Support Bromley's general meeting is taking place at the Civic Centre, Stockwell Close, from 7.15pm on September 25. Call Cora Green on 020 8776 7071. MILL TIME: The Keston Windmill, in Heathfield Road, Keston, will be open for

  • Help with fuel bills

    PENSIONERS are being urged to claim their winter fuel payments in time for Christmas. Labour councillor for Penge, John Getgood, issued the reminder new applications made by September 22 will receive their payment before Christmas. Cllr Getgood said

  • ‘Sexual encounters’ at massage parlour

    A MASSAGE parlour has lost its licence after being suspected of selling sex. Carlton Spa was set up in Carlton Parade, Orpington, in January last year as a massage parlour with a steam room, sauna and whirlpool bath. According to the licensing team

  • Road to be reopened

    A MAIN road which was closed by a burst water main is expected to reopen today. Thames Water engineers managed to stop the leak in Widmore Road, Bromley, about two hours after it started last Wednesday. But the damage to the road and pavement was so