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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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Gogi Deol Gogis Supermarket Cygnet Square Thamesmead

Beloved shopkeeper Gogi cements his place in town’s future

Long-serving shop owner Gogi Deol has seen his name etched into Cygnet Square in recognition of his…

17/12/2025

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Peabody Thamesmead Christmas Vouchers

£5,000 of Christmas vouchers bring festive joy to families

A sprinkling of Christmas cheer has come early for around 100 Thamesmead households who were given f…

16/12/2025

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New Bus Route New Road Thamesmead

Plans for new bus lanes, cycle lanes and road

Residents are invited to have their say on planned improvements to transport links across the town.

16/12/2025

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Thamesmead Tree Planting

Community digs deep for tree-planting efforts

More than 20 new trees have been planted after a flurry of community activity across Thamesmead in D…

12/12/2025

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Free Coffee And Chat Thamesmead

Free coffee and warmth bringing the community together

Residents are flocking to enjoy complimentary coffee at a cosy community hub.

10/12/2025

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