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Gallions Lake Wetland Planting

Thamesmead residents boost local biodiversity by adding hundreds of new plants to Gallions Lake

Residents in Thamesmead have helped to add more than 400 plants in and around Gallions Lake in West…

05/03/2024

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LGBTQ+ Safe Space

“It’s a safe space for the LGBT+ community”: Local artist Jamie Zubairi on Thamesmead’s weekly LGBT drop-in sessions

Jamie Zubairi is an artist and actor who helps facilitate Thamesmead’s weekly LGBTQIA+ drop-ins whic…

26/02/2024

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Thamesmead Festival 2021

Open call: Take part in the 2024 Thamesmead Festival!

The Thamesmead Festival is returning to Southmere Park on Saturday 10 August 2024 and we're looking…

23/02/2024

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B&M Cannon Retail Park

B&M opens new discount store at cannon retail park

Discount retailer B&M has today opened a new store at Cannon Retail Park in Thamesmead, creating mor…

22/02/2024

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Listening Ears Feel Good Centre

Thamesmead community groups awarded £15,000 to deliver projects that positively impact local residents

Five community projects in Thamesmead recently awarded £15,000 of funding to improve people’s mental…

16/02/2024

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Credit Tfl Photos Of The DLR Trains

Locals invited to give feedback on proposed extension of Docklands Light Railway to Thamesmead

Londoners can now have their say on proposals to extend the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) to Thamesm…

06/02/2024

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Christmas Presents Web

Helping to bring Christmas cheer to Thamesmead groups this festive season

Community groups across Thamesmead have been getting into the Christmas spirit over the last couple…

22/12/2023

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Festival Production Group Web

Say hello to the new Thamesmead Festival Production Group

We’re pleased to introduce the new Festival Production Group who will be planning the 2024 Thamesmea…

21/12/2023

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Southmere Lake Wildflowers

Research update from plant and wildlife monitoring at Southmere Lake

We’ve commissioned independent expert ecologists from RSK Wilding to monitor the different species o…

15/12/2023

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The Cage

Thamesmead basketball court undergoes colourful transformation

Local artists have transformed the entire floor and walls of the multi-use games area on Thamesmead’…

15/12/2023

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Cosy Corners Web

How we’re supporting our residents this winter

In Thamesmead and the surrounding areas, there’s a wide range of help and support available for thos…

07/12/2023

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School Children Tree Planting

Thamesmead schoolchildren help plant hundreds of trees for National Tree Week

Children from three schools in Thamesmead took a hands-on approach to tackling the climate crisis th…

30/11/2023

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Age UK Bexley hosted a celebration event for its Befriending Café sessions at Lakeview Court

Thamesmead Befriending Café celebrates success for over 50s

Age UK Bexley recently hosted a celebration event for its Befriending Café sessions which, after a s…

26/10/2023

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Locals at the Thamesmead Festival

Recruiting new Thamesmead Festival Production Group members

We're recruiting new Thamesmead Festival Production Group members. Applications close 9am on Monday…

19/10/2023

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Artist Paige Denham talks about My Thamesmead, a new feature that gives local people the chance to share their favourite things about the town with everyone.

My Thamesmead: Paige Denham

My Thamesmead is a new feature that gives local people the chance to share their favourite things ab…

04/10/2023

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