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jasmine

Jasmine's Story

5 November 2024

I have been part of this community for over forty years and count myself as a “local”. The area of North Southwark was quite bleak when I first arrived in the 70’s. Look at it now. Full of life.

fabian

Fabian's Story

5 November 2024

Moving to South London as a child brought new challenges—gang violence and the constant need to fit in.

Charlie Banner

Charlie's Story

5 November 2024

We first moved into the Mulberry Co-op back in March of 1988. The houses had only just been finished and I decided we should move in straight away because there were fears of squatters.

Anna Banner

Anna's Story

5 November 2024

That class transformed my life!  Not only did I make lots of new friends and get fit, but it also awakened in me the sheer joy of dancing that had been forgotten.

Florence Eshalomi MP

Florence's Story

30 October 2024

40 years is an incredible achievement for any social enterprise, faced with increasing demand and a constant need to meet rising costs

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Gina's Story

8 October 2024

Years ago, people were astounded when they found out I lived in Waterloo and would always reply “but Where?” not realising that there was this amazing community and life that really does exist once the commuters have left for the day.

Christine's Story

Christine's Story

7 October 2024

All the staff and volunteers at Coin Street and Colombo are brilliant, they make you feel so welcome and I hope to keep attending for many years to come.

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Giles' Story

23 September 2024

My favourite memory of Coin Street is Bernie Spain Gardens, during lockdown. In the unusual quiet of London’s streets, I spent many hours there, watching nature breathe in the silence.

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Molly's Story

20 September 2024

Volunteering at Coin Street has been one of the best things I’ve ever done. Every Saturday I get to interact with so many incredible people from various backgrounds, all coming together to participate.

Zeta

Zeta's Story

11 July 2024

We believe in the power of working together, where everyone’s strengths come together to create a vibrant, thriving place to live, and a place where we can all get to know each other better.

Tina

Tina's Story

11 July 2024

Having been part of Coin Street for so long, I’ve met people that I never would have before. It’s made me grateful for everything that I have and the opportunity to live in such an amazing place.

Stanley

Stanley's Story

11 July 2024

If I could tell another person about Coin Street Nursery, I would say it's an awesome place. You get to have fun and the staff are super nice, funny, and caring.