Formed in 1998, pressing for improvements to the wellbeing of the residents, the amenity of the area and the built environment of its conservation areas: The Brookmill Road Conservation Area and the St. John’s Conservation Area.
About The St. John’s Society
The St. John’s Society – a residents’ association covering the area of Lewisham that used to be called Deptford New Town – was formally registered in 1998, originally to fight a proposal from the Borough to concrete-over the duck pond in Brookmill Park. It is supported by a small committee, representing virtually many streets radiating out from St. John’s station, and of people from a diversity of occupations – with all manner of outside interests. We all have in common a commitment to improving our environment, and believe that our corner of south-east London is a very fine place to live. Things we do include liaising with Lewisham Borough Council, our elected council representatives and Member of Parliament; promoting enhancements to our built environment (tell us if you have concerns about trees; pavements or the quality of road surfaces); organizing events from an annual ‘picnic in the park’ to a carol service in St. John’s church, and promoting the St. John’s area as a distinct community.
Next Event:
For details on upcoming events see our facebook events page.
News
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...
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...
Annual General Meeting – online tonight at 8pm
As someone who lives in St John's you are an automatic part of The St John’s Society. Lucky you! Open to anyone (from the age of 14 upwards). We aim to make our area better, easier, more beautiful, safer, more ecological & also fun for us all. Once a year we...
Planters have arrived!
New planters have arrived for St John’s Garden and Friendly Gardens! As part of Greening Fund applications from both Friends of Friendly Gardens and St John's Society (St John’s Garden), both parks, situated in St John’s have acquired beautiful planters filled with...
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Or email us at chair@st-johns-soc-org
They will try to respond within 48 hours – but remember they are all volunteers!