I’m sure you’ve walked past St John’s Garden lately and thought, “oh dear, that garden needs some love.” The tough weather these past months has also taken its toll and the garden is now looking tired. The good news is that we’ve spent the past year working with...
Update as of 28 July 2026 · based on the latest project timeline circulated by Lewisham Council July 2026 Friendly Gardens Plan of Action & Progress Update – document download here. Phasing Update Continuing the improvement plan initiated in July 2024,...
Every year St John’s Society hosts a collective table for the community to sell their things to enable people to join a rota and cut down the time they need to spend hosting a table (and it is also a wonderful way to meet your neighbours). It is part of the...
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...
