Community Connections

Project Launch Event Thursday 27th March 2014 12:00 – 15:00 Stalls from 11:00 – 16:00 London Borough of Lewisham, Civic Suite, 1 Catford Road, Catford SE5 4RU  Key note speaker: Marjorie Mayo, Emeritus Professor of Community Development, Goldsmiths, University of London.Special focus around Citizenship and Participation.  Information, workshops and networking with a range of local … Continue reading Community Connections

Two day PERMACULTURE COURSE at Grow Mayow community garden

PERMACULTURE COURSE at Grow Mayow community garden 29th and 30th March  11 to 4pm See: http://growmayow.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/two-day-permaculture-course.html Stepping into Harmony with Nature An Introduction to Permaculture Design During this two-day Introduction to Permaculture Design we will explore what Permaculture really is and discover its origins and ethical foundations. In a playful and participatory way we will … Continue reading Two day PERMACULTURE COURSE at Grow Mayow community garden

Heritage Lottery consultation for Beckenham Place Park

  Lewisham Council is currently working on a Heritage Lottery bid for Beckenham Place Park. Have a look at some of the preliminary ideas to improve the park. Have your say and talk with the landscape architects to feed back on the ideas and to provide some of your own suggestions for improvements. The consultation event is … Continue reading Heritage Lottery consultation for Beckenham Place Park

Growing Localities Awards 2013/14

A total of £2,500 prize money is being offered to projects which use nature to enhance and improve local communities and the lives of vulnerable or socially excluded people, generating positive outcomes such as health and well-being, new skills and knowledge, new relationships, and a sense of purpose and belonging. This year, entries are invited … Continue reading Growing Localities Awards 2013/14

Old Hands at Mud Pies – Vote for London Play and partners Assembly SE8 in the People’s Millions

Competing with Shed Heaven in the People's Millions in the London region is London Play and Assembly SE8.  It is fantastic that both of Wednesday's finalists are in Lewisham and both are very worth finalists! Old Hands at Mud Pies, aims to build confidence, social networks and reduce isolation among older people in Deptford by engaging … Continue reading Old Hands at Mud Pies – Vote for London Play and partners Assembly SE8 in the People’s Millions