The St John’s Society and Friends of Friendly Gardens second quarterly meeting of 2026 was held on Wednesday 13th May in The Brookmill. Minutes can be read and downloaded using the link below. St John’s Society and Friendly Gardens Q2 2026 Minutes...
by Jo Hemmings I don’t know the answer to this question yet, but we’re trying to find out. I’ve lived on Lucas street for 15 years and it’s a wonderful place to be. But there’s one thing that really gets me down. For over a decade, there’s been a spot near Lewisham...
Regular users of St John’s Station may have noticed the overgrown patch of land tucked between Cliff Terrace and the station. Others might walk past it every day without realising it is there. Either way, it is a space that has gradually slipped into neglect. The...
It was one of the worst disasters in the history of the UK’s railways, but the St John’s rail crash of December 1957 has no memorial or marker within St John’s. We want to put that right. St John’s Society members and other locals have been working to put up a plaque...
The local dream team, including girl power and the St John’s Society, are thrilled with the results that have transformed the Stone House Wall in a true community endeavour. A complete fresh coat of paint means the wall is free of tags and graffiti and looks...
