Picnic in the Park 2023 – Photos

Picnic in the Park 2023 – Photos

The St. John’s Society ran two community picnics in Brookmill Park many years ago in 2003 and 2004.  This year saw the first Picnic in the Park in Friendly Gardens on Sunday 18th June and it did not disappoint. A fantastic demonstration of community collaboration...
Brookmill Park and the Deptford Pink Wildflower

Brookmill Park and the Deptford Pink Wildflower

Originally posted on Friends of Brookmill Park Facebook on 9 May at 09:06. The Deptford Pink is a very rare native wild flower. It can only be found in a few places (perhaps about 20) in England and Wales.  It is little known except by the conservation botanists who...
Are Lewisham Council on track with street trees in St Johns?

Are Lewisham Council on track with street trees in St Johns?

The benefits of trees are important and undisputed. They help to maintain biodiversity, cool buildings, reduce flood risk, and absorb carbon. There is also a clear correlation between life expectancy and a leafy environment (1) so what’s not to like?  Unfortunately...
Battle of Lewisham Concert, St. John’s Church, 18th March

Battle of Lewisham Concert, St. John’s Church, 18th March

St John’s Church supported by St John’s Society are collaborating in putting on a concert to commemorate ‘The Battle of Lewisham’: Saturday 18th March 2023, 4pm St John’s Church FREE (All ages welcome)   Funds were awarded through the Brockley NCIL Fund.  The...