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How we’re supporting our residents this winter

In Thamesmead and the surrounding areas, there’s a wide range of help and support available for thos…

07/12/2023

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School Children Tree Planting

Thamesmead schoolchildren help plant hundreds of trees for National Tree Week

Children from three schools in Thamesmead took a hands-on approach to tackling the climate crisis th…

30/11/2023

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Age UK Bexley hosted a celebration event for its Befriending Café sessions at Lakeview Court

Thamesmead Befriending Café celebrates success for over 50s

Age UK Bexley recently hosted a celebration event for its Befriending Café sessions which, after a s…

26/10/2023

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Locals at the Thamesmead Festival

Recruiting new Thamesmead Festival Production Group members

We're recruiting new Thamesmead Festival Production Group members. Applications close 9am on Monday…

19/10/2023

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Artist Paige Denham talks about My Thamesmead, a new feature that gives local people the chance to share their favourite things about the town with everyone.

My Thamesmead: Paige Denham

My Thamesmead is a new feature that gives local people the chance to share their favourite things ab…

04/10/2023

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Peabody’s Neighbourhoods Team

Getting to know your neighbourhood

Peabody’s Neighbourhoods Team provide a wide range of support and activities – from repairs, estate…

04/10/2023

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Biodiversity between White Hart Lane in Greenwich and Eastern Way in Bexley

Ridgeway goes wild

There are some exciting changes coming to the Ridgeway as part of a long-term plan to boost wildlife…

04/10/2023

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Three winning projects announced for Thamesmead’s Black Culture Collective programme

Three winning projects announced for Thamesmead’s 2023 Black Culture Collective programme

Three creative community projects that will celebrate Black culture in Thamesmead have received fund…

05/09/2023

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Thamesmead Youth Festival

Thamesmead’s talented youth shone at the festival

Dance, music, poetry, community stalls, family activities, food and drink and the annual dog show al…

05/09/2023

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Connecting Thamesmead, a programme which aims to bring people together to improve health and wellbeing.

APPLY: Become a Thamesmead Connector and help improve local health and wellbeing

Connecting Thamesmead is a programme which aims to bring people together to improve health and wellb…

31/08/2023

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Southmere Lake in Thamesmead

Blue green algae in Southmere Lake

The recent warm weather is causing blue green algae to bloom in Southmere Lake. These natural blooms…

25/08/2023

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Street art for Thamesmead

More street art for Thamesmead

Six new murals are to be painted across Thamesmead in summer 2023, with sites including lift shafts,…

25/07/2023

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14-16 year-olds run the show, as Thamesmead festival announces a line-up spotlighting young talent

14-16 year-olds run the show, as Thamesmead festival announces a line-up spotlighting young talent

14-16 year-olds run the show, as Thamesmead festival announces a line-up spotlighting young talent

19/07/2023

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Thamesmead children flock to Birchmere Park for free cricket coaching

Thamesmead children flock to Birchmere Park for free cricket coaching

Young people in Thamesmead are being given the chance to learn professional cricket skills and enjoy…

07/07/2023

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Southmere Lake: Boating Club and Café update

Southmere Lake: Boating Club and Café update

With the boathouse ready to use, we’re keen to see boats back on Southmere Lake just as soon as poss…

06/07/2023

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Talk Of Thamesmead Issue 11 Autumn 2023

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Talk Of Thamesmead Issue 8 Winter 2023

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Talk Of Thamesmead Issue 5 Spring 2022

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Talk Of Thamesmead Issue 3 Autumn 2021

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Talk Of Thamesmead Issue 2 Summer 2021

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Talk Of Thamesmead Issue 1 Spring 2021

Issue 1 Spring 2021