Formed in 1998, pressing for improvements to the wellbeing of the residents, the amenity of the area and the built environment of its conservation areas: The Brookmill Road Conservation Area and the St. John’s Conservation Area.
About The St. John’s Society
The St. John’s Society – a residents’ association covering the area of Lewisham that used to be called Deptford New Town – was formally registered in 1998, originally to fight a proposal from the Borough to concrete-over the duck pond in Brookmill Park. It is supported by a small committee, representing virtually many streets radiating out from St. John’s station, and of people from a diversity of occupations – with all manner of outside interests. We all have in common a commitment to improving our environment, and believe that our corner of south-east London is a very fine place to live. Things we do include liaising with Lewisham Borough Council, our elected council representatives and Member of Parliament; promoting enhancements to our built environment (tell us if you have concerns about trees; pavements or the quality of road surfaces); organizing events from an annual ‘picnic in the park’ to a carol service in St. John’s church, and promoting the St. John’s area as a distinct community.
News
Spring is Sprung
Spring is springing all over St John's with familiar seasonal flowers blooming and announcing that winter is over! Many of the tree pits and areas around street lights and bollards have been planted and are bursting with life along Ashmead Road in particular. We are...
Healthy Neighbourhoods Workshop Unveils Key Findings and Proposals
Representatives from the St John’s Society attended today’s Healthy Neighbourhoods Concept Workshop as part of a Lewisham project supported by a London-wide engagement and traffic team. The workshop highlighted data gathered through community walkarounds, a...
Healthy Neighbourhoods Workshops
Lewisham Council have completed the first round of consultation for the St John's and Tanners Hill Healthy Neighbourhoods initiative. They are now holding three in-person workshops to present concept designs and responses to the responses from the public. Text from...
Spring Recital 2025
Spring Recital 2025 Date: Saturday 22nd March Time: 4pm Venue: St John’s Church, St John’s Vale, SE8 4EA Entry: FREE ALL welcome. This is the 3rd annual free-to-attend community concert in partnership with the NLHF (National Lottery Heritage Fund) in support of...
St Stephen’s School Trees
We’re thrilled to share that during February 2025, seven new trees have been planted at St. Stephen’s School on Albyn Road in St. John’s through a wonderful collaboration between the school, Street Trees for Living and the St John’s Society! This initiative not only...
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