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The tree planted by the Lee Manor Society in Manor House Gardens in memory of the former Chairman Ralph White is no more. Friends and colleagues gathered barely a month ago for the formal unveiling of the tree and accompanying plaque.

It appears the top branch of the tree had been completely broken off, possibly a result of vandalism. Please let us know if you saw anything over the last couple of days. Despite regular watering by members of the Lee Manor Society, the tree (an Alder) had also been suffering in the extreme heat.

The Society will replace Ralph’s tree in the autumn, probably in a position where it is less likely to be damaged by people playing football.

It is a timely reminder to Lee residents to water young trees during the very hot weather, especially those planted in the street. Please check any near you. You can use a hose to water them as they are exempt from the Thames Water hosepipe ban.

Street Trees for Living provides this useful advice about watering and mulching young trees in pavements.

You can also report any problems with a Street Trees for Living tree using this form.

The Lord Northbrook pub must surely have set a new record for advertising Christmas bookings during the mid-August heatwave!

Have you seen any other local examples of early-onset Yuletide advertising? Post a comment below or send a photo to leemanorsociety@gmail.com

Long queues have been building up in busy periods on roads in the Lee Manor Conservation area because of the temporary closure of the South Circular. This was the scene on Micheldever Road.

The road has been completely closed at the junction with Baring Road since last weekend because of a burst water main. The latest update, posted today, suggests it won’t be reopened until Sunday at the earliest.

The latest planning applications and decisions relating to the Lee Manor Conservation area are now available on the website. There is also a pdf version (which includes older, outstanding, applications) which can be downloaded.

There are a handful of new applications. Several others which were previously submitted have still not been dealt with by Lewisham planners. These include London Square’s latest application to build five three-storey houses on the site of the old Carston Close garages, on the south side of the old Leegate site.