Supacell directors talk to local talent
Crew members from Supacell, the hit Netflix series filmed in Thamesmead, offered industry insights t…
02/06/2026
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Natalie Williams’ Soul Family to headline Thamesmead Festival 2026
Natalie Williams’ Soul Family were today announced as the headliners for Thamesmead Festival 2026 –…
29/05/2026
Supacell creator Rapman to deliver Thamesmead talk
Filmmaker, writer and rapper Rapman is set to share his story with Thamesmead residents during a spe…
19/05/2026
Free film and TV training available to residents
Local people are being encouraged to put themselves in the spotlight for film and TV jobs in Thamesm…
21/04/2026
Eye-catching ice cream sculpture making a big impression
Ice-cream entrepreneur Oyinkansola ‘Icy’ Fujah has a dramatic new marketing tool, thanks to the impr…
13/04/2026
New street art sparks fly-tipping confusion
An anonymous Thamesmead street artist narrowly avoided being unmasked in the same week as Banksy aft…
23/03/2026
Performers and creatives wanted for Thamesmead Festival 2026
Thamesmead Festival returns on Saturday 8 August 2026. We’re now looking for performers and creative…
13/03/2026
Poet Laureate praises The Nest
Poet Laureate Simon Armitage branded The Nest "a great example" following his poetry reading in Tham…
03/03/2026
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
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
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