Earlier this year we asked the St Johns community what you want to happen to the neglected patch of land next to St Johns Station? We’ve had a really big (for our community) response – Over 113 of you took the time to share your views, and the message came...
Call for Artists: Celebrate Our Community and Local Environment The St. John’s Society is proud to announce a competition to design a vibrant mural to celebrate the new Rain Garden that will be built in front of the Brookmill Pub in St John’s SE8 this autumn (2026)....
By Jane Francis On Monday 8th June the local St John’s book group, “Readers” were treated to a fascinating and truly energizing evening with local author, Rachel Blackmore (of Albyn road). Rachel shared the inspiration for her debut...
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...
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...
One hint of Summer and the Brockley Max Festival is upon us again. Part of the St John’s Society’s contribution was to organise an event at the Brookmill. We will host an evening of quintessentially British comedy and fun. This will be a live event, so who knows what...
