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This article has been updated.

Thames Water is blaming low pressure in the Lee Manor area on a faulty valve in the local water network.

Residents have reported just trickles of water from their taps, and in some cases no water at all in upstairs bathrooms.

Manor Park, Southbrook Road, Micheldever Road and Leahurst Road have all been affected.

Thames Water said this morning: “Our teams have been working overnight to repair a valve in the local water network which has now been completed. We’ll begin restoring water supply shortly by gradually refilling the network.

“As water returns to the network, you may notice lower water pressure than usual at first. This is normal and should gradually improve as the system continues to recharge and pressure builds across the area.

“If you live in a block of flats, you may need to contact your managing agent to come out and reset your internal pumps if you’re still experiencing issues with your supply.

“Often when your water returns it may be discoloured at first (rusty, white or milky in colour), this is normal – for further guidance on what to do when you experience this and other issues following an incident, please see our After An Incident Guide.

We sincerely apologise for the disruption caused and would like to thank you for your patience and understanding while we carried out this repair.”

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The Lee Manor Society Golden Anniversary exhibition of old photographs of Lee has opened at Manor House Library.

It’s free to visit, and there is also a drinks reception on Thursday July 2nd, starting at 6.30 pm. All are welcome and the first drink is free!.

Today, Charles Batchelor from the Society was on hand to explain some of the pictures to visitors.

The exhibition is open every day except Sunday until July 11th. Full details can be found here.

London Square has reportedly been doing video interviews with shop owners and other traders for their marketing campaign.

One shop owner told the Lee Manor Society they asked what the area has to offer in the way of cafes, pubs, shops and community activities.

It hasn’t gone unnoticed that the latest hoarding adverts around the Lee Green development – as it’s now called – focus on the historic aspects of the area. Photos of Victorian buildings are matched by some curious wording, for example “It’s not what you know, it’s where you know.”

We shouldn’t complain since the buildings they are using for their marketing are some of those the Lee Manor Society works hard to protect and preserve.

Nevertheless, it’s interesting that London Square haven’t used any pictures illustrating how the development will look when it’s finished. So here’s a reminder.

Hundreds of people went along to the Manor House Gardens Festival on Saturday June 20th. It was a sweltering day so the drinks and ice cream sellers did roaring business” Live music and an abundance of stalls as well as the activities and rides for children combined to make it another memorable Festival.

Below is a video filmed by the Chair of the Friends of Manor House Gardens Paul Lowndes.

Lucy Anne Bishop who is the project leader on the Big Bed Rescue Project found plenty of interest from Festival visitors, and was able to show them some images of how it’s hoped the bed will look once it’s been planted in the autumn.#

Meanwhile there was a constant stream of visitors to the Ice House which stayed open all afternoon. Over the weekend, an unexpected guest also found its way in – a frog apparently looking for somewhere to cool down.