I found this on the Lewisham Council website, June 2005.

Mayor opens Honor Oak centre

Steve Bullock, Mayor of Lewisham, joined in a fun-filled day of activities marking the opening of the brand new Honor Oak centre on Thursday, June 23. The centre now boasts fantastic facilities, providing information and childcare services for children under four and their families across the Telegraph Hill ward.

Service users and community members welcomed the Mayor to officially open the centre. Nearly 200 children made use of the new facilities, including learning activities in the double-decker play bus, throughout the day.

Steve cut the ribbon and unveiled a plaque to mark the opening. He said: ?It?s an honour to open the Honor Oak because it brings together all of the people who have worked so hard to provide this vital service to parents and the local community. In addition, the centre has contributed a significant amount of regeneration in the area and created extra jobs.?

Lewisham Council and Sure Start combined to refurbish the building, an old workshop that had been empty for four years, to provide office space, meeting rooms and a creche. The building and outdoor play space have been beautifully designed, with children and people with special needs in mind.

The Deptford Green school steel band entertained guests on their arrival. This was followed by the official opening and then a speech on the importance of services for families and children by Frankie Sulke, Executive Director for Children and Young People?s Services.

Kazimba African dancers, a music workshop for young people, face painting and balloon-making added to the celebrations. A mural, made by under fours and their parents, was unveiled in the afternoon session. Guests left with Sure Start videos covering subjects such as health information advice, play facilities and general support around Lewisham.

Primary care services, social services, midwifery advice, family welfare association advisors, Lewisham early years service and community service members will all be available through the Honor Oak centre.