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Humans of Lewisham – check it out!

13/11/2015 By Editor 1 Comment

Humans of Lewisham – check it out!

Social Housing organisation Lewisham Homes have recently launched a photo blog featuring people who live and work in Lewisham. Entitled Humans of Lewisham the blog gives the reader a snapshot into the lives of the subjects being photographed. It is inspired by Humans of New York (HONY), a very successful photo blog run by Brandon Stanton. Last month Jean who runs the … [Read more...]

Volunteers needed for Goldsmiths Community Centre

27/07/2015 By Editor Leave a Comment

Volunteers needed for Goldsmiths Community Centre

The Goldsmiths Community Centre in Castillon Road closed in March this year but they hope to reopen with the help of volunteers. The closure has meant that they do not have the financial resources to employ new staff. This means they will need members of a steering group who will support the Association; people who are willing to take on responsibilities and deliver actions … [Read more...]

Enjoy spring cleaning? – 21 March is Community Clear up Day

27/02/2015 By Editor Leave a Comment

Enjoy spring cleaning? – 21 March is Community Clear up Day

Community Clear Up Day is a 'national spring clean', backed by the Government, that aims to spruce up the country's high streets, residential and business areas, villages and parks in time for spring. So if you fancy getting together with your friends and neighbours to clear up an area in your community or the whole street this is the time to get amongst it. Whatever you … [Read more...]

Hither Green Community Association

10/10/2013 By Editor 1 Comment

Hither Green Community Association

Made up of local residents, the Hither Green Community Association (HGCA) is a proactive community resource for people who live and work in Hither Green and the surrounding area. The association promotes local identity, communication, activity, responsibility, business and supports a small number of community projects. The committee receives financial support from local … [Read more...]

Welcome to Catford everyone!

24/09/2013 By Editor 10 Comments

Welcome to Catford everyone!

Catford has a lot more to offer than disused land with burned out sofas on it, but you might be forgiven for thinking otherwise if all you'd seen is the station. This post is here to gauge support for getting a few people (and the Council!) together to spend a couple of hours clearing the fenced site between Catford Bridge Station and Doggett road. At a minimum, just clearing … [Read more...]

Good weather and good times at the Rushey Green School Fair

24/06/2013 By Editor Leave a Comment

Good weather and good times at the Rushey Green School Fair

The sun was out for the Rushey Green School Summer Fair on Saturday. Parents and children enjoyed a day filled with activities including archery, inflatable slides, face painting and a bouncy castle. When not bouncing around children enjoyed decorating terracotta plant pots and painting stone for the garden. Lewisham police and fire services provided vehicles for the … [Read more...]

Interested in running a community garden in Mountsfield Park?

05/06/2013 By Editor Leave a Comment

Interested in running a community garden in Mountsfield Park?

If you are interested in setting and running a community garden in Mountsfield Park, Catford, Lewisham Council would like to hear from you. Lewisham has over 80 Community Gardens providing a range of growing spaces within schools, community centres, businesses and housing areas.  Managing these gardens offers a valuable opportunity for Lewisham residents to join together in … [Read more...]

Downham Celebrates 2012 Summer Festival

17/06/2012 By Editor Leave a Comment

Downham Celebrates 2012 Summer Festival

The Downham Summer Festival will take place on Saturday 30 June at the Downham Health and Leisure Centre in Moorside Road. There will be activities for children and young people, live entertainment throughout the day and community stalls. Activities include, The Reach Climbing Wall, SCUBA diving (£5 cost), Surrey Docks petting farm, information stalls, the Downham Assembly … [Read more...]

The Big Lunch 2011 – funding deadline

01/02/2011 By Editor Leave a Comment

The Big Lunch 2011 – funding deadline

After the success of last year, Lewisham council are again promoting the Big Lunch. A chance for residents to come together and organise a day for neighbours to get to know each other over food and drink. Funding applications must be completed by March 2011, for Lunch Day Sunday 5 June 2011. If you are interested visit http://www.thebiglunch.com … [Read more...]

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