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
St Stephen’s School Trees
We’re thrilled to share that during February 2025, seven new trees have been planted at St. Stephen’s School on Albyn Road in St. John’s through a wonderful collaboration between the school, Street Trees for Living and the St John’s Society! This initiative not only...
The Value of Trees
This article is an opinion piece by committee member Professor John Wood and a foretaste of an evening of talks and discussion – Reclaiming the Commons, A St John’s Society Green Conversation Event, 10th March 2025. Tickets available here. The Value of TreesWhy do we...
Act Now to Save Lewisham’s Mature Trees
St. John's has seen a number of our mature street trees chopped down in 2021, often without consultation or even prior warning. We love and value our urban trees and Lewisham continue to fell them without a clear purpose or cause.Tree stump on Lind Street, March...
Green Streets of St. John’s
Last week our chair Litsa was kindly invited to visit the new music room on the top floor of Lucas Vale Primary School. As well as seeing the new facilities, the room is a perfect vantage point to take in the fabulous, tree lined streets of the St John's area.There...
Deptford X 2021
We were delighted to have Deptford X find not one, not two, not three, not four but five artistic hotspots to feature local artists in St Johns. Top of our list was The Bridge Project by Albyn road resident Alma Tischlerwood. She also designed our very popular St...
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