Category Archives: events

Insects!

It’s been a slow news month for Thamesmead, which is a good thing, since the previous big news in the area was the killing of some poor old lady who was robbed, tied up, and left to die in her … Continue reading

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BIG HEARTED THAMESMEAD TOWN BID FOND FAREWELL TO HMS OCEAN

What follows is, essentially, a press release. I am horrendously behind on things I want to write up for the blog, but this is time sensitive and people want the word spread so I’m getting it out there. Despite having … Continue reading

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Thamesmead South regeneration

I’m in something of a rush right now, but this can’t go without comment! The residents of Thamesmead are being asked for their opinions on the future of the area as plans for a bit of a refurbishment take place. … Continue reading

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Interesting

I have no idea why but the train station was crawling with police when I came home at about 5 this evening. Most people claim the links to Thamesmead are weak in terms of transport, but this isn’t entirely true. … Continue reading

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Lazy journalism

A couple of things in the press have irked me slightly over the past few days. The first is by no means restricted to this area, but instead is a blight on local news everywhere. I keep an eye on … Continue reading

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Trees to be planted in Birchmere Park

A friend of mine lives in Walthamstow and recently extolled the virtues of a local scheme that had people up early in the morning and turning out in droves to plant trees in the area. It looks like it may … Continue reading

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