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Welcome to this Friday’s edition of The 8:01
This week we cover:
A new(ish) wine bar in Covent Garden
Cinnamon Culture
Tube strikes seem set
Hazelmere Underpass looks wonderful
What a start to Autumn. The season has definitely changed, with us getting some huge downpours of rain in the last couple of days. Soon enough the leaves will start to change which makes it a great time of year for walks around Hawkwood, Scadbury and much further afield, Bedgebury Pinetum and Forest.
In Town
Cecilia’s Wine House, Drury Lane
Only a short walk from Charing Cross, Cecilia’s is a relatively new wine bar in Covent Garden on Drury Lane. As well as a lovely bar, they are also a wine shop so if you’ve had a glass of something you liked, you can easily buy a bottle to take home.
At the minute, they are offering a Saturday morning brunch for 2 at £53.
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At Home
Cinnamon Culture, the High Street
Once located on Plaistow Lane by Sundridge Park, Cinnamon Culture is now well established on the High Street since the end of 2021. Offering some of the best Indian cuisine around the area. They always have a really nice door display too. As the nights start to draw in, a visit should be in your plans.
The Commute
As mentioned last week, a big concern for those of us that travel into town for work, is the planned tube strikes. This appears to be kicking off from Sunday, and through to Thursday, with services returning after 8:00 Friday morning; but who goes to the office on a Friday!?
Heard on the Platform
It’s wonderful to see that the mural on Hazelmere Underpass at Pettswood was recently completed. It makes would could be a dark and intimidating pedestrian route much brighter and welcoming. The Chislehurst Society were once again a significant contributor to the project along with Petts Wood & District Residents’ Association and contributions from, One Inn the Wood, the PW Business Group and LBB and Network Rail.
What’s On - Curated Picks

An Open Garden: Beckenham resident, James is opening his wonderful garden to raise funds for St Christopher’s hospice. Free entry but donations encouraged.
Sunday 7 September11.00am - 4.00pm
Entry cost - by donation
409 Upper Elmers End Road, Beckenham BR3 3DA
The Grave Talks Joanna Friel of the Chislehurst Society will be telling stories from beneath the stones of St Nicholas’s.
Wednesday September 27th, 6:00pmSt Nicholas Village Hall
£7.50. Funds go towards the Village Hall.
Changes on Chislehurst High Street: Joanna Friel is giving another talk as part of the Heritage Open Day at the Annunciation Church.
Saturday, 13th September, 3:00pm
Annunciation Church (opposite Sainsbury’s)
Free entry
Dates for Your Diary
Chislehurst Creates
Sat, 20th September
Chislehurst Commons
Chislehurst Beer & Music Festival
Sat 27th September, Cricket Ground
Tickets £17
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See you next, Friday!
Simon
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