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News, updates and blog posts about Besson Street Trust and the local community.


Glorious autumn colours: news from the garden
Photos of autumnal colours in Besson Street Garden by Chris Banks CC BY-SA The autumn colours have been truly spectacular and come rain or shine there is always something to do in the garden. Always. The rain really has been most welcome as the ground was bone dry. Our water butts are now full which is very satisfying, and a core group of volunteers have braved some of the downpours to help with pruning, harvesting, sowing, composting, and collecting the many leaves that fal
Nov 25, 2025


Join us at Hatch Fest 2025 - Full Programme
This weekend (19th-21st September) sees the second Hatch Fest - a celebration of the New Cross Gate and Hatcham communities.
Sep 19, 2025


Staying Well - Health Hacks @Hatch Fest
Date: Sunday 21st September Time: 12 Noon – 4 PM Location: Besson Street Community Garden Join us as part of the Hatch Fest weekend...
Sep 9, 2025


From seedlings to abundance: Our garden in full swing
The vegetable patch at Besson Street garden (Photo Credit: Chris Banks) We’ve had another very busy couple of months in the garden....
Sep 2, 2025


Keeping our local area clean: Public meeting in New Cross Gate
Lewisham Council is hosting a public meeting on keeping our community clean . All New Cross Gate residents are invited to attend and...
Sep 2, 2025


Join us at our Open Garden event
The Autumn Open Garden is happening this year as part of Hatch Fest weekend, and everyone is welcome to join for a free afternoon of...
Sep 2, 2025


Stay & Play - Restarts 1 September
Stay & Play will resume after the summer break on Monday 1 September.
Aug 28, 2025


Wildly Fun Summer School
Places are available for week 2, 18th - 22nd August. You can book online here
Jul 21, 2025
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