Community Events & Workshops

Community Garden in Bellingham. Volunteering happens on Thursdays and Sundays by appointment. Contact: 07803842907

Besson Street Community Garden is a volunteer-run community garden in New Cross, Lewisham, where local residents grow food, care for plants and create a shared green space for relaxation, learning and community activities. The garden promotes urban biodiversity, sustainable food growing and neighbourhood connections through open gardening sessions, workshops and community events.

The Somerville is a community centre in Lewisham that provides a safe and supportive space where children and young people can play, learn and develop through informal educational activities. Its programmes aim to build confidence, independence and cooperation while helping steer young people away from crime and antisocial behaviour. The centre also supports families and the wider community through skills development, healthy living initiatives and opportunities for people of all ages to connect, learn and participate in community life.

St Saviour’s Edible Garden is a small community growing space at St Saviour’s Church in Brockley, Lewisham, where volunteers cultivate fruit, vegetables and herbs using ecological and permaculture-inspired gardening practices. The garden provides opportunities for local residents to learn about sustainable food growing, share produce and strengthen community connections while supporting urban biodiversity.

The Lee Manor Society is a local civic and residents’ society that works to preserve the heritage, character and environment of the Lee Manor Conservation Area in the London Borough of Lewisham. The organisation promotes the protection of historic buildings and green spaces, monitors local planning developments and encourages community involvement in maintaining and enhancing the area’s architectural and environmental heritage.

Community Connections Lewisham is a free social prescribing service run by Age UK Lewisham and Southwark that helps adults in the borough discover and access local groups, services and activities that can improve their health, wellbeing and social connection. The service offers information, referrals and short-term personalised support, as well as initiatives such as befriending, volunteer transport and weekly community drop-ins.

Creative Climate Conversations (Lewisham) are community events organised by Climate Action Lewisham that bring local residents together to discuss the climate crisis through creative activities, storytelling and facilitated dialogue. The sessions aim to create an open and supportive space where people can reflect on climate issues, share perspectives and explore practical ways to take collective climate action within the borough.