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 John’s Church Organ Restoration Campaign
It was as a resident, local piano teacher and Chair of the St John’s Society (2019-2024) that I first got together with Bert Page, who had been the resident organist at St John’s Church for over 20 years. It was whilst I was wondering how best to approach the church...
St John’s Society Q2 2026 Meeting Minutes
The St John’s Society and Friends of Friendly Gardens second quarterly meeting of 2026 was held on Wednesday 13th May in The Brookmill. Minutes can be read and downloaded using the link below. St John's Society and Friendly Gardens Q2 2026 Minutes
Brookmill Roundabout – site for the next rain garden
Following the success of the Thornville Street rain garden, the St John’s Society are thrilled to announce the location of our second rain garden to be constructed in the area – outside the Brookmill pub! This project is part funded by the Mayor of London Green Roots...
St Johns Station Woodland Survey
Regular users of St John’s Station may have noticed the overgrown patch of land tucked between Cliff Terrace and the station. Others might walk past it every day without realising it is there. Either way, it is a space that has gradually slipped into neglect. The...
Memorial plaque to remember St Johns rail crash
It was one of the worst disasters in the history of the UK’s railways, but the St John’s rail crash of December 1957 has no memorial or marker within St John’s. We want to put that right. St John’s Society members and other locals have been working to put up a plaque...
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