What's Happening in South East london blog

Dedicated citizens have been given awards as a thank you for their efforts in improving their communities.

Youngster Alexis Reene has seen her artwork made into giant hoardings after winning a competition.

A charity has called on local students for help in saving their dying pond.

A street has been nominated for two top awards after being given a major facelift.

Community champions have been given awards to thank them for helping others.

A renovated Victorian leisure centre is set to be open in time for the Olympics.

TV’s Kate Humble managed to make rubbish look more glamorous when she turned up to open a new state-of-the-art waste facility.

Residents were given a chance to get fit with a world champion as part of celebrations to mark 100 days until the Olympics.

Budding young artists can have their work exhibited and raise money for charity through a new scheme supporting youth projects. The Bermondsey-based marketing company Periscopix set up SE1ART to raise money for charities.  Bede House in Southwark Park Road and Downside Fisher Youth Club in Druid Street, both in Bermondsey, will benefit from the scheme.

Three pheasants have been spotted in Northbrook Park in Lewisham. The park’s three new feathered friends are one female and two male pheasants, which have been seen in the wildlife area of Northbrook Park in Baring Road, Lee.