Free electric blanket testing until end of February 2009

Testing of electric blankets by Lewisham Council has revealed that 2 out of every 5 failed their safety tests.

As a result Lewisham, has decided to extend its free electric blanket testing service. During November alone over 25 blankets were safety checked; during the same four weeks last year only 9 were brought in for testing.

If you own an electric blanket you can get it tested for free as well as receiving free safety advice.

Appointments are available Monday to Friday, from 9.00am to 4.00pm.

For more information or to make an appointment contact Lewisham Council on 020 8314 7759.

(Lewisham Press Release December 2008)

FUSS Community Christmas Fair Saturday 6th!

Just a quick reminder that the very popular FUSS Christmas Community Fair is this Saturday 6th December in Staplehurst Road from midday until 6pm.

Christmas Events in Lewisham on Saturday 13 December

On Saturday 13 December several festive events are taking place around the borough of Lewisham.

The Brockley Christmas Market is happening from 2pm - 6pm in Coulgate Street. There’ll be a craft market and food stalls, carol singing and a lantern parade.

Ladywell is holding its first ever Christmas Market, from 11am – 5pm outside Ladywell station on Ladywell High Road. There’ll be food stalls, arts, crafts, jewellery and ceramics made by local artists, as well as mulled wine and free mince pies from 4pm at the nearby Ladywell Tavern. The Mayor of Lewisham Sir Steve Bullock will be switching on the Christmas Tree Lights at 3pm.

The Downham Christmas Festival is taking place at Downham Leisure Centre from 11am – 3pm. A Santa's Grotto, face painting, a bouncy castle and an ice rink will be available for children, and there’ll be arts and crafts stalls for parents.

(Lewisham Press Release 5th December 2008)