Be Part of Something Bigger
Join us in shaping a stronger, greener, and more connected Loughborough Junction.
Get Involved
We’re Built on the Support of People Like You
LJAG thrives because of people like you who give their time, skills, and resources to help make Loughborough Junction a better place to live and work. Whether you’re interested in volunteering at one of our projects, donating to sustain our initiatives, or becoming a member to shape our future, your contribution creates a meaningful impact. Together, we can continue building a stronger, greener, and more connected community.
Volunteering
Volunteer with Us
Volunteering with LJAG means more than lending a hand—it’s about becoming part of a movement that transforms lives and strengthens the fabric of our community. From planting crops at Loughborough Farm to supporting children’s play at the Grove Adventure Playground, every contribution of time and skill helps create lasting change.
No matter your background or availability, there’s a place for you in our work. Volunteering offers a chance to learn new skills, connect with others, and see the tangible results of your efforts in the neighbourhood we all care about. Together, we can make Loughborough Junction a place where everyone thrives.
Case Studies
Maude Eswick
Read about how Maude uses her skills to lead LJAG’s Craft Workshops, bringing people together and combating isolation through sewing and upcycling.
Walter Reed
Read about how Walter transforms public spaces in Loughborough Junction, championing creative projects and sustainable design with LJAG.
Volunteer at Loughborough Farm
Get your hands dirty and connect with nature at Loughborough Farm. Whether you’re planting seeds, tending crops, or helping at our monthly market stall, your time contributes to a greener, healthier community. No experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm!
Volunteer at Platform Cafe
Join our team at The Platform Café, where every meal serves a purpose. From preparing fresh, locally sourced dishes to helping run community events, you’ll support a space that brings people together and reinvests in social impact.
Volunteer at Grove Adventure Playground
Help keep the laughter and energy alive at Grove Adventure Playground. From supporting holiday play schemes to maintaining our climbing structures, your efforts ensure local children have a safe and adventurous space to play and grow.
Maude’s Volunteering Story
Maude Estwick has been volunteering with LJAG for several years. She has now retired from her work as a nurse, human resources officer, and fashion designer/dress maker. She now devotes her time to community volunteering and being a governor of the local primary school.
Maude has a wealth of experience working with the local community. She helped set up and run the Milkwood Estate Tenants and Residents Association and the Poplar Youth Association for 15 years. She and her committee raised £500,000 for Milkwood Community Park and transformed it from a derelict dumping ground for old cars and junk into what it is today – a peaceful, tranquil community place where families can enjoy the outdoors and children can play.
Maude now helps run LJAG’s Craft Workshops, which are held every Friday during term time at the Grove Adventure Playground, where she teaches people how to use a sewing machine to repair and make new clothes.
“I like being involved with LJAG. It keeps me busy, and I get a lot of satisfaction from contributing my skills and giving something back to the local community. If it was up to me, there would be a lot I’d change about the area, but most importantly, I’d really like to see it becoming the centre of the community. We are not the edge of Herne Hill!”
Walter’s Volunteering Story
Walter Reed is a garden designer who has been volunteering with LJAG since it started in 2008. He first became involved when he was asked to make a documentary about We are Loughborough Junction (link) – a photographic project featuring people from Loughborough Junction. The idea for the 7 Bridges project started to come to him while he was doing this. “I wanted to do something to improve Loughborough Junction and the bridges are such an obvious feature of the area it made sense to focus on these,” Walter said. “Cambria Bridge seemed the easiest one to start with as there is no traffic going underneath it. I met Anthea (Masey, the current Chair), she liked the idea and so I joined up with LJAG on the project. This has made it easier for us to secure funding.”
The second bridge over Loughborough Road was completed as part of public realm improvements outside Wyck Gardens in 2018. The orange bridge has become Loughborough Junction’s landmark feature. Walter worked with ten local artists, and the theme was that all our mitochondrial DNA could be traced back to one woman in Africa. The bridge bears the logo Loughborough Junction and the African proverb
Walter has also been involved in artwork commissioned by the housing association Metropolitan at its SW9 development in Barrington Road, which includes a number of architectural trees linked to a new orchard in Wyck Gardens.
“As an artist I believe that art can transform. LJAG has an ability to make changes and I like to make things happen. I love living in Loughborough Junction; it’s a great creative community and is full of hidden gems. If I had to choose my favourite thing about Loughborough Junction, it would either have to be the Whirled Cinema on Hardess Street or Arch 269, near Shakespeare Road.
Walter’s dream is to see Loughborough Junction become a place people are proud to come from.
Become a Member
Add Your Voice to Our Community’s Future
Becoming a member of the Loughborough Junction Action Group (LJAG) offers you a unique opportunity to actively participate in the betterment of our community. As a member, you’ll receive regular updates on our projects, events, and initiatives, keeping you informed about the positive changes happening in Loughborough Junction. Your involvement ensures that our efforts align with the community’s needs and aspirations.
Membership is open to all residents and workers in Loughborough Junction, with the exception of councillors and council officers who are not residents, to maintain our independence as a local voice. By joining LJAG, you become part of a collective dedicated to making Loughborough Junction a great place to live and work.
Make a Donation
Support Our Work
Your support helps LJAG sustain and grow vital community projects that make a real difference in Loughborough Junction. From maintaining spaces like Loughborough Farm and the Grove Adventure Playground to running workshops and events, your donation has a direct and meaningful impact.
Every contribution—big or small—goes towards creating a greener, healthier, and more connected community. Together, we can ensure that our initiatives continue to thrive and benefit everyone in the neighbourhood.
Get Involved
There are many ways you can support us in continuing to build a stronger, greener community—volunteer, become a member, or donate to help sustain our projects and impact.
Volunteer
Make a difference in your community by giving your time and skills. From gardening to supporting play schemes, there’s a role for everyone.
Become a Member
Join our community and shape the future of Loughborough Junction. Membership connects you to our work and exclusive updates.
Donate
Support our projects and help create a greener, healthier, and more connected area. Every contribution makes an impact.