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Simon Armitage Poet Laureate Nest

Poet Laureate praises The Nest

Poet Laureate Simon Armitage branded The Nest "a great example" following his poetry reading in Tham…

03/03/2026

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Free Bike Hire Thamesmead

Borrow a bike for free for a month

Residents are being urged to get on their bikes ahead of the launch of a new free cycle hire service…

26/02/2026

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Loved And Wanted Community Space Thamesmead

£60k funding boost for Moorings Sociable Club

The Moorings Sociable Club has been named as one of just 30 new Loved and Wanted community spaces ac…

24/02/2026

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Thamesmead Festival (1)

Two paid roles available for community-led Thamesmead Festival

The Thamesmead Festival team is looking for two ambitious local people to help deliver Thamesmead Fe…

17/02/2026

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Thamesmead Urban Forest Strategy

Get free seeds for sharing urban forest feedback

Residents can claim a free packet of seeds for playing their part in deciding how best to protect th…

09/02/2026

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Thamesmead Community Group Forum

Community groups gather for funding support

Community organisations from across Thamesmead met last week to explore funding opportunities that w…

06/02/2026

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Thamesmead Oak Circle Ceremonial Planting

Town welcomes new oak circle in spectacular ceremony

An illuminated oak tree lit up the skies above Thamesmead last night as the local community gathered…

30/01/2026

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Fly Tipping Thamesmead

Fly-tippers hit with £30,000 in fines

People who illegally dump rubbish in the town are being warned they will face action – and financial…

26/01/2026

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Camouflage Rooftop Cinema Thamesmead

Rooftop movies coming soon to the Moorings

Movie stars will take on a completely different meaning when a new rooftop cinema opens beneath Tham…

23/01/2026

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The Lounge Youth Hub Thamesmead Opens

Thamesmead youth hub The Lounge celebrates opening night

A new community youth hub co-designed by local young people has launched in South Thamesmead.

16/01/2026

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Thamesmead Apprenticeship Showcase

Young people in Thamesmead invited to town’s first apprenticeship showcase

Young people aged 14–25 in Thamesmead are invited to take a step towards their future at the new Tha…

16/01/2026

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Dandelion Collective Dance Assistants Thamesmead

Dancing duo step into jobs

Two enthusiastic dancers have landed jobs after impressing a dance teacher during classes at the Moo…

15/01/2026

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Love Soup Cafe West Thamesmead

‘Special little community’ built on full bellies

Meet the team of volunteers treating their neighbours to delicious free meals at Love Soup Cafe in W…

09/01/2026

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Heather Ackroyd Beuys Acorns Thamesmead Oak Circle

Community invited to ‘take ownership’ of new oaks

Influential artists Ackroyd & Harvey are inviting local people to join them for the “visually impact…

08/01/2026

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Quit Smoking Thamesmead Noreen

Take free help to kick the habit, say ex-smokers

Former smokers are urging their fellow residents to sign up for free stop smoking services to help t…

05/01/2026

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Youth Hub South Thamesmead

Young makers shaping future careers on youth hub project

A group of local young people are helping to design a new youth hub in South Thamesmead, gaining val…

22/12/2025

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