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Dulwich Woods, March 2025

Sydenham Hill and Dulwich Woods: A hidden gem in south east London

Photographer Patty Gambini finds nature flourishing in this peaceful haven. Together, the woods form the largest remaining fragment of the old Great North Wood, which once covered the area.

Young footballers playing five-a-side on floodlit pitch

Sports Fun 4 All - delivering free football and improving young lives across south London

Starting out with free football sessions at Downham and Bellingham, Kieran Connolly's organisation has seen extraordinary growth. This year, Connolly's young coaches have delivered 283 free football sessions, working with 847 young people in Lewisham, Greenwich and beyond.

Parade of green man in headdress covered in leaves, drummers and accordion players crosses Greenwich Reach swing bridge

Deptford's Jack in the Green lives again

Kirsten Downer finally catches up with Jack on his May Day parade through Deptford and Greenwich, and investigates the folklore behind him.

A protestor's back, with Mother's Rebellion banner pinned

Fighting for my daughters' future: A Mother's Rebellion

In her powerful new film, Martha McAlpine charts the journey of an ordinary health worker and mother to civil resistance, taking the immense personal risks of “slow-walking” with Just Stop Oil.

Solar goes live - Andy Stevens jumping in celebration in the garden

A journey of eco-friendly house renovation: Part 2

In Part 1, Andy Stevens described how he and his partner began to transform their 1930's home in Hither Green into a low carbon, energy-efficient space. Now with the heat pump installed, they turn their focus to the roof.

Climate Fresk Session

Climate Fresk: Mapping the Climate Crisis, One Card at a Time

"You might leave a little different than when you walked in." Parth Joshi takes part in a Climate Fresk workshop.

Public Art: Public Speech

Public Art: Public Speech

Kirsten Downer introduces a new series, exploring Lewisham's radical tradition of art and activism.