This week in and around the heathOctober 6th - 12th, 2025
Find out what's on, what's making the news, and what events you can't miss in Blackheath, Greenwich, Lewisham, Kidbrooke, and Lee.
The weather continues to be suspiciously good. It’s the perfect time to get out and about around the heath. We’ll start with our favourite concerts and events in the area…
🎸 Concerts & Events
Wednesday, October 8th
The Becky Alice Quartet - 8:30pm @ Oliver’s Jazz Bar
Friday, October 10th
The Basil Hodge Quartet - 8:30pm @ Oliver’s Jazz Bar
Ironing Board Man - 7:30pm @ Woolwich Works
Saturday, October 11th
47SOUL - Doors @ 2pm, music @ 6pm @ Fox & Firkin
Smoove & Turrell - 8pm @ Fox & Firkin
Diwali Dinner & Dance 2025 - 6pm @ Blackheath Halls
The Itemize - 9pm @ The Railway
🌟 What’s on - Event Spotlight
Simply Red at the O2 Arena - 40th Anniversary Tour
📰 The Hyperlocal News to Know
Blackheath’s Clarendon Hotel Conversion Plans
Plans have been submitted to transform the Clarendon Hotel in Blackheath into specialist accommodation for older people, featuring 77 units, a publicly accessible restaurant, and community‑hire multipurpose space. The scheme also includes demolition of rear sections and new building construction, along with landscaping upgrades including a pocket park and revised vehicular access.
New DLR Train Enters Service
A new DLR train—built by CAF in Spain—has entered passenger service today, following a prolonged testing phase that encountered delays. It comes as the transit agency works to phase out aging stock and plans to increase train frequencies across several branches once the new fleet is fully deployed.
Greenwich/Blackheath Low Traffic Neighbourhood Scheme to Become Permanent
Greenwich Council is planning to make the current low‑traffic neighbourhood (LTN) scheme in Greenwich and Blackheath permanent, even though traffic monitoring shows that side streets in Charlton have seen increased “rat‑running.” They propose making modifications — such as reopening Royal Hill and Blissett Street for through traffic, and allowing Blue Badge holders to register two vehicles — alongside mitigation measures to address traffic impacts on specific local roads.
👶 Family Corner
Thursday, October 9th
RASCALS After School Club - 4:30pm-5:30pm @ Woolwich Centre Library
Saturday, October 11th
Baby Broadway Family Concert - 11am @ Woolwich Works
Sunday, October 12th
Apple Day - 11am-4pm @ Woodlands Farm Trust
📸 Featured Photo of the Week
Sunday, October 5th
6pm
That’s it for this week.
Stay heath-y! 💛