Get closer to nature at Tump 53
Young people are being invited to swap the classroom for the great outdoors at Tump 53 – a hidden na…
14/05/2026
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Family of geese walk to Thamesmead from Plumstead Common
A family of Egyptian geese yesterday braved a perilous journey along busy roads to find a new home i…
30/04/2026
Camp out at Tump 39 for Zoöpcamp
Local people are being invited to get their hands dirty during a weekend of wild sounds at Tump 39.
27/04/2026
Moorings community garden set for fresh start
A much-loved community garden in The Moorings is coming back to life this month, with new activities…
03/04/2026
Tump 39 becomes UK’s first Zoöp
An urban wilderness in North Thamesmead has become the first place in the UK to secure Zoöp status.
30/03/2026
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
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
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
Help grow a greener future in Thamesmead
Residents are invited to help plan and protect Thamesmead's green spaces.
08/09/2025
Deadline extended! New Community Fund launched to energise South Thamesmead Garden Estate
Local residents and community groups can now apply for funding of between £200 and £2,000 to bring t…
06/06/2025
Job prospects flourishing for gardening graduates
A group of local residents are embarking on their horticultural careers after graduating from a new…
28/03/2025
Friends of Tump 39 movie premieres
A film showing community efforts to reinvigorate one of Thamesmead’s most secluded beauty spots rece…
01/03/2025
Wonderful weevils to tackle invasive water weed
An invasive plant, pennywort, known for growing up to 20cm a day and threatening other aquatic life,…
30/08/2024
Inside Tump 53 Nature Reserve – South London’s top hidden gem for outdoor learning
To celebrate Outdoor Classroom Day (23 May) we’re spotlighting the magnificent Tump 53 Nature Reserv…
23/05/2024
Our story of landscape-led regeneration in Thamesmead
A new publication celebrating the reinvigoration and care of Thamesmead’s outdoor spaces is being la…
22/05/2024
Thamesmead residents spring into action, adding thousands of plants to Southmere Lake and over 270 trees to Manorway Green
Southmere Lake is now home to more than, 3,000 new plants, thanks to newly installed floating island…
18/04/2024