Julia Hickson - community correspondent

Julia Hickson joined community development agency Trust Thamesmead in 2006, having previously worked in the magazine industry for 10 years.

Julia Hickson joined community development agency Trust Thamesmead in 2006, having previously worked in the magazine industry for 10 years.

Latest articles from Julia Hickson - community correspondent

Link Launch

The Link Thamesmead celebrated its official launch on Friday featuring the unveiling of a plaque and speeches by Erith & Thamesmead MP, Teresa Pearce; Bexley Council Leader, Teresa O’Neill and 19-year-old Thamesmead Youth Voice member, Tahlia Williamson.

Wild about Thamesmead

It seems we're not the only ones Wild About Thamesmead... so are all of you!!! How do we know? Because you voted in your droves for Wild About Thamesmead in ITV's People's Millions contest, which won £50,000 to reopen Thamemead's beautiful nature reserve, Tump53 and bringing residents closer to nature.

Thamesmead Lights Up

Thamesmead celebrated the start of Christmas with its first ever official Christmas lights switch on by the clock tower in Thamesmead Town Centre on Friday 29 December.

Vote for Thamesmead

Local charity, Trust Thamesmead are calling for your votes to help them, together with London Wildlife Trust and Gallions Housing Association, to win £50,000 for Thamesmead in this year's ITV People's Millions contest.

Summer of fun

Rounding off Trust Thamesmead's Boredom Busters summer programme of activities was a four-day Netball course which took place at Sporting Club Thamesmead and a week-long Film project made in and around The Link Thamesmead and which is in the process of being edited for a possible grant.

Thamesmead Youth Voice residentials

The Link Thamesmead staff took members of Thamesmead Youth Voice, who meet at The Link every Tuesday, on various trips around the country over the summer.

Fabulous Fun Day

Family Fun Day launches Thamesmead's newest sport and leisure facility, Sporting Club Thamesmead