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...
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...
Thames Water, Friendly Gardens Update

Thames Water, Friendly Gardens Update

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,...
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...
St John’s Society Annual Report 2022 – 2023

St John’s Society Annual Report 2022 – 2023

Another very busy year for the St John’s Society. This was recognised by us coming runners up in the Mayor of Lewisham Community Awards. We are extremely lucky to have a team of dedicated Committee members. All unpaid volunteers bringing improvements to our area of St...