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
Cutting The Cheese, Friday 5th June (Brockley Max)
One hint of Summer and the Brockley Max Festival is upon us again. Part of the St John’s Society’s contribution was to organise an event at the Brookmill. We will host an evening of quintessentially British comedy and fun. This will be a live event, so who knows what...
Plant Sale – Sunday 17th May
Join your neighbours from St. John’s Society for the inaugural Community Plant Sale in St. John’s Church garden on Sunday, 17th May, at 11 am! We’ve been working hard to bring on some gorgeous cuttings and seedlings. They’re all plants that have thrived in our...
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In the last year or so these are the things our band of volunteers has achieved: Led the formation of The St Johns Rail Users Group Led the formation of the Brookmill Road Local Nature Reserve. Raised funding for the design, construction and installation of the...
Advent Windowtastic!
There was enthusiasm on local Whatsapp groups so we offered to organise the Christmas Windows again this year. And there have been record sign ups! There is zero pressure in terms of "form" for these windows - 6pm - lights can just be switched on...some people have a...
Two years of the Thornville Street Rain Garden
It’s been two whole years since we transformed a patch of tarmac to a thriving verdant rain garden. The bees send their thanks. The original rain garden was planted (at a fantastic and well attended community planting event) with the following species (kindly and...
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