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
Healthy Neighbourhoods Consultation
You may have received the following flyer through your door. Lewisham have recently launched the 'Healthy Neighbourhoods' consultation in the St John's and Tanners Hill area; an initiative 'working with the community to make our neighbourhoods healthier, safer, and...
Crowdfunding for Rain Garden Mural
The St John's Society are crowdfunding for a new mural for the bare brick wall next to our Thornville Street rain garden. We'd like the mural to liven up the area around the rain garden, a hotspot for graffiti tagging, and tell the story of the area from historic...
Kath Duncan / Barbara Raymond mural on Albyn Road
Three weeks ago today, the St. John’s Society were celebrating International Women's Day, a day where the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women are commemorated and celebrated all around the world. There could not be a more fitting day for the...
Mayor’s Awards 2022 – Finalist!
I am delighted and humbled to have been nominated and becoming a Finalist in the Mayor’s Award for Voluntary Contribution 2022 for outstanding work in the area. The work that I do for St John’s SE8 could not have been achieved without the incredible backing, support...
St John’s Society Annual Report 2021 -2022
Progress over 2021 has continued to be good despite the pandemic restrictions. Committee members have worked hard pursuing their respective responsibilities. All Committee meetings during Lockdown have been carried out on Zoom with a slow return to face to face...
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