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Future Gardeners Programme Receives National Lottery Support 

We are pleased to announce that the National Lottery Awards for All has awarded funding to support our Future Gardeners[…]

Volleyball coach instructing children on the sand court at Marlborough Sports Garden

Bringing Inclusive Sport to Marlborough Sports Garden

Children and young people from schools across Southwark and beyond came together last month for two inspiring days of[…]

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Friends of Crossbones present Blessings & Bards 2026

Friends of Crossbones invite you to Crossbones Graveyard for Blessings & Bards 2026 , 12pm – 4.30pm. The Clergy[…]

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Trustee Vacancy: Help Grow Communities in London

Bankside Open Spaces Trust is seeking a new Finance Trustee to join our Board and Finance Sub-Committee. This is[…]

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Celebrating Octavia Hill’s Red Cross Garden

On Thursday 4 June 2026, Bankside Open Spaces Trust (BOST) is hosting a special community celebration at Octavia Hill’s[…]

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Donate now to the Earth Raise Fundraiser

Bankside Open Spaces Trust is partnering with the Cloud Gardener to raise £10,000 for their Future Gardeners Programme through Earth Raise  PLEASE CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW:  https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000BMqBJYA1 Bankside[…]

Free Join our earth day egg-splorers Tuesday 21 April 2026. 3.30pm - 5.30pm Red Cross Harden SE1 1HA

Join Us for Earth Day Egg-Splorers at Red Cross Garden

Families are warmly invited to celebrate Earth Day and Easter with us at Earth Day Egg-Splorers. This is a free,[…]

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FREE Easter Activities at Living Space Community Centre

🐣 Looking for Easter Holiday activities in Waterloo, South London SE1? Our Free Easter Holiday Programme at Living Space[…]

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FREE Afterschool Sports at Marlborough Sports Garden

Building healthier futures: why afterschool sports matter for young people matter more than ever We’re excited to announce that[…]

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Crossbones Garden of Remembrance: From Forgotten Graveyard to Community Celebration

Southwark holds one of London’s most moving histories. Crossbones Graveyard and Garden of Remembrance is a small garden stands[…]

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