This outfit an unelected leftover from the days when Thatcher abolished the GLC has reduced the number of lanes on the road bridge over the railway at New Cross for repairs. And they reckon it could take two years to get back to normal. I was there on the first day of this choas, handing out leaflets to motorists, and already the jams were terrible. The Mayor's Cup If we can encourage children to play competitive football at school, everyone benefits. Of course kids benefit because of the exercise and discipline of team games, and the chance to do something constructive with their time.
Schools benefit because football creates a sense of school loyalty and pride.
There is woefully little schools football being played in Lewisham. There is a great junior league which does good work throughout south London.