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Free, festive fun at the Winter Family Disco

Families are invited to join their neighbours for festive fun at a free Winter Family Disco at the M…

08/12/2025

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Turner Prize winner’s Cygnet Square artwork unveiled

Turner Prize-winning artist Jasleen Kaur’s first public artwork has been unveiled in Cygnet Square.

05/12/2025

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DLR extension will make life easier for residents

The Docklands Light Railway is officially coming to Thamesmead, giving local people the reliable tra…

27/11/2025

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Thamesmead charities urged to apply for new round of Kerslake Awards funding

Local charities, community groups and resident-led projects are being invited to apply now for grant…

27/11/2025

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Residents invited to see new permanent artwork on Cygnet Square

Thamesmead residents are invited to the public unveiling of Was. Is. Will Be. – a new permanent publ…

21/11/2025

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Community events bring Thamesmead together this October

Local people are invited to explore a range of fun and free activities in Thamesmead this October. F…

21/10/2025

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£1 million funding for Bexley arts project

A community arts programme co-designed by Bexley residents has secured £1 million in funding.

20/10/2025

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Hometown Pride: Community-led culture in Thamesmead

A new publication highlighting the vital role of culture in creating successful places is being laun…

08/10/2025

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Thamesmead Shed tackling isolation

A new community group will see residents take on group DIY projects — and build friendships at the s…

08/10/2025

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Erith Town youth teams find new home at Crossway Park

Erith Town announces a permanent home for its youth teams.

07/10/2025

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Thamesmead’s new paddlers making waves

Paddlers from Thamesmead’s recently formed canoeing club have taken to the water for competitions at…

06/10/2025

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Youngsters make their mark with ball court art

Young people in South Thamesmead have helped to design a new artwork to transform the scenery around…

02/10/2025

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Icy’s African-Caribbean flavours scoop £4k prize

Ice-cream entrepreneur Oyinkansola ‘Icy’ Fujah has earned £4,000 to boost her business.

02/10/2025

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Circle of oaks coming to town

A circle of seven oak trees will be planted at Crossway Park this autumn as part of Beuys’ Acorns, a…

02/10/2025

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Dentist Kaveh welcomes more patients to Cygnet Square

A local dentist has opened a new surgery and nail salon on Cygnet Square.

01/10/2025

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Celebrate Black History Month in Thamesmead

Local people are invited to join a host of celebrations in Thamesmead to mark Black History Month.

01/10/2025

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