Category Archives: local initiatives

More Regeneration

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Sharon

It has been a long time since I have written anything here. There has been a lot going on both in my life and in the neighbourhood. It is time to update you. We have had two South Thamesmead Forum … Continue reading →

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South Thamesmead Neighbourhood Group discussion

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Max

Here are some updates gleaned from conversation at the South Thamesmead group. Lesnes to Crossness work to improve the route from the old abbey ruins through to the lake is ongoing and the pile of mud and rubble around the … Continue reading →

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Community Voice Meeting

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Max

I wrote previously about a community voice meeting I attended, and the next one is coming up next week. I’ll be going along again but I’m off on holiday shortly afterwards, and unlikely to be able to do a write … Continue reading →

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Mario’s Mission – A Pet Foodbank

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Max

The local paper, News Shopper, ran a story recently, covering a new charity that has started in Thamesmead. You can read it at the link below, but to summaries, a couple of locals have set up a pet-food-bank. The idea is … Continue reading →

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The Link’s Opening Day video

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Max

I just came across this on Youtube, which is worth a look. It showcases The Link on its opening day, showing some of the background to how it came to be.

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Tump 53

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Max

Thamesmead is home to a nature reserve known as Tump 53. This is a long standing feature of the region but had seen a lot of neglect over recent years. Last autumn it was a candidate in The People’s Millions and … Continue reading →

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Community Voice Meeting

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Max

I went along to the Thamesmead Community Voice meeting last night, at The Link. The last time I went to a meeting there the Thamesmead Residents Group were protesting and filled the hall to the point where people were standing. … Continue reading →

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Vote now! (As they used to say on Banzaii)

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Max

One of the areas of Thamesmead that was listed by many as a bad spot when I went to the first regeneration group, was the area known as the A Bridge. This is a footbridge that crosses the Eastern Way … Continue reading →

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Tavy Bridge Regeneration Residents Action Group

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Max

I learned last night about the existence of a group known as the Tavy Bridge Regeneration Residents Action Group from a couple of members of the committee. They are keen to encourage more involvement from the local community and have … Continue reading →

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Parks and Outdoor Spaces Questionnaire

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Max

The following is a questionnaire that Gallions and Peabody are trying to gather answers to. Since I don’t see many of the Thamesmead locals in a face to face context, it made sense for me to put it here and … Continue reading →

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