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Welcome to this Friday’s edition of The 8:01
This week we cover:
Bodean’s is always good for some barbecue
Robert Bicknell shines
The library re-opens
Royal Parade closed to traffic for a week
Will the new pedestrian crossing on Royal Parade impact business?
With it being peak BBQ season, it’s occurred to me we’re missing a butcher in Chislehurst. I’m sure a while back there was a branch of Larder on Royal Parade near the Bull’s Head, but that’s been closed a while. I suppose their location near Sundridge Park isn’t too far away, and there’s also the Butchers Hook in Petts Wood.
Where do you get your good BBQ meats from?
In Town
Bodean’s, Covent Garden
Talking of BBQ, Bodean’s is a great spot to try out some slow cooked meat. I first came across this small chain in Soho which was close to the office at the time. It’s where I first came across delights like smoked brisket, pulled pork and burnt ends. Not a lot on the menu has changed since those days, but ti’s still a great spot for some slow ‘n’ low.
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At Home
Robert Bicknell, Green Lane
We had need to visit it jeweller this week, after being let down by someone else, and so stopped in at Robert Bicknell, on Green Lane. And whilst we’re still waiting for the work to be done, the service and attention levels so far have been excellent. Excited to see how the repaired item will come back!
The Commute
I’ve managed to avoid going in to central London all week, what a delight. We really should be more like the French and just stop work in August and de-camp to the south coast.
Heard on the Platform
Our library on Red Hill will finally re-open next week on Friday 22nd. It closed last November and was part of Bromley’s £11m repair program.
Royal Parade will be closed for a week starting Monday 18th as they new pedestrian crossing gets put in, just down from the War Memorial junction. Let’s hope that the loss of 8 parking bays doesn’t impact business along the parade.
Dates for Your Diary
Chislehurst Rocks
Sat, 23rd August
Tickets are now available at £10 for General Admission.
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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