Ray Pennell (Chair of St John’s Society 1998-2003) sadly passed away in Horrabridge, Devon on Sunday 2nd August 2026. He was a founder member, the first Chair of SJS and with the support of his wife Sarah, an important voice for campaigning on a number of issues,...
It was as a resident, local piano teacher and Chair of the St John’s Society (2019-2024) that I first got together with Bert Page, who had been the resident organist at St John’s Church for over 20 years. It was whilst I was wondering how best to approach the church...
Committee members have again worked exceptionally hard this year to bring improvements and Community events to our locality. Committee meetings have now returned to mostly face-to-face in the Brookmill Pub and Zoom for those who can’t come in person. St John’s Society...
The unveiling of beautifully decorated windows was begun during the pandemic (December 2021) by SJS as a way for residents to meet up safely during the lockdowns and cheer us up. This seems to have now become a local tradition by popular request in St John’s SE8....
Friends of Friendly Gardens and St John’s Society attended the drop-in session held by Thames Water in the compound of Friendly Gardens on 26 April 23. We did express our concern that this open day had not been made fully public with a leaflet drop or contacting FOFG,...
