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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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
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
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
£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
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
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
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
There’s nothing like this… Neo-soul legend Omar to headline London’s unique free festival
The award-winning Thamesmead Festival returns on Saturday 2 August 2025, bringing another unforgetta…
04/07/2025
Kids have Southmere Lake all mapped out
Local children have helped capture the sights and scenery of Southmere Lake in an illustrated map, w…
19/05/2025
Thamesmead Festival wins prestigious UK award!
The Thamesmead Festival – Peabody’s annual flagship event in the town – has scooped a golden pineapp…
02/04/2025
Thamesmead Codex earns extended run at Tate Modern
A renowned artwork celebrating the voices of our local community will stay on display at the Tate Mo…
05/03/2025
Open call: Take part in Thamesmead Festival 2025!
The annual Thamesmead Festival is back on Saturday 2 August 2025 and we’re looking for performers, c…
27/02/2025
Apply now to join the Thamesmead Festival team!
The annual Thamesmead Festival is back on Saturday 2 August 2025 and we’re looking for two local peo…
13/02/2025
Artwork lights up Cygnet Square
A new piece of large-scale artwork will be on show at Cygnet Square from 16 January until 23 Februar…
13/01/2025
Get involved in the Thamesmead Festival 2025
Programmed by the community for the community, the annual Thamesmead Festival celebrates the amazing…
25/10/2024