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.
News
Trees in conservation areas
Urban trees perform great good. They contribute enormously to biodiversity, clean the air and provide shade, mitigating summer heat to a surprising degree. There is a method for ascertaining the Capital Asset Value of (the) Amenity (of a) tree. Trees have protection...
St Johns Station Users Group – Public Meeting 23rd September
Time for step-free access? Come to a meeting on 23rd September and have your say. For people with any kind of mobility difficulty, or if you’ve got a pushchair or heavy luggage, the steep steps at St Johns are a big problem. Isn’t it time for a lift or ramp? What’s...
The St John’s Rail Disaster – A Tribute to Those Involved
On Monday June 9 2025 author and historian Dr. Tony Redding gave a gripping talk on the St John’s rail disaster of Wednesday December 4 1957. He had a full-house audience at our local, the Brookmill pub. It was very powerful stuff! This event was hosted by The St...
Minutes of Committee Meeting – 29/07/25
The committee meeting took place at The Brookmill on Tuesday 29th July, rescheduled from 30th June. The full meeting minutes can be read and downloaded here –SJS_FOFG Q2 Meeting - 29072025. We welcome two new members to the committee - Freddy Tennyson and Karun...
From Concrete to Colour – the Thornville Street Rain Garden Mural
Where there used to be nothing but crumbling concrete now joyful colour abounds, from the flowers and leaves of the Thornville Street rain garden itself and now the rail bridge wall too! The Thornville Street Rain Garden Mural celebrates the beauty of nature and the...
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