50 Christmas In South London, Friday, November 18, 2011
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Come to Catford
ITH its world famous Cat, excellent transportconnections and birth- place of celebrities including Sir
HenryCooper and comedian Ben Elton, Catford is one place youshouldn’toverlook when planning Christmas. Catford is the civic heartofLewisham bor-
ough and has excellent rail and busnetworks making it easy to visit. It has abusy shopping centre, with indoor
and outdoor markets, selling everything from fruit and vegetables to clothing and plants so youshould find everything youneed for the memorable Christmas. Its most prominent landmark is the Catford
Cat, agiant fibreglass sculpture of ablack cat above the entrance to the Catford Centre, a small shopping centre, housing Tesco and Iceland supermarkets –handy for stocking up on Christmas food essentials. There are also fruit and veg stalls and a
fishmonger vaninside the covered area and outside the street market on Catford Broadway sells flowers, groceries, undies
and much more. Forthose after Christmas presents, high street chains include Peacocks, Argos, JD Sports and Boots. There are also afew lovely independents including Gorgeous Gifts and Accessories, which according to locals is just what its name implies. Perfect for birthdays, Christmas and anything in between it houses atreasure trove of oil burners, soaps, nick knacks, trinkets and scented candles. ForDIY fiends, there is plenty on offer at
both Homebase and Wickes and youwill even find aselection of artificial Christmas trees, indoor and outdoor lights, garlands and decorations to give your home that festive feel. To top it off, Catford boasts alovelythe-
atre, The Broadway,which hosts shows, panto, plays and much more besides all year round. This festive season the panto is Jack and the Beanstalk, promising fun for all the family. And if youfancyachange, howabout a night at the Mecca Bingo with some friends?
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