The Nature's Gym volunteers along with the Friends of Hither Green Triangle spent a very busy few hours in the nature reserve last weekend. A lot of time was spent on clearing the rubbish that had been thrown in to the site from platforms 4 and 5. The rubbish from platform 4 was … Continue reading Hither Green Triangle Workday
Pond, Trees, Steps and Meadows
The Nature's Gym volunteers along with member of the Friends of Hither Green Triangle spent a wet but enjoyable few hours working in the nature reserve between platforms 4 and 5 of Hither Green Station. It is important to keep an open mosaic of habitats in the site to benefit the wildlife on site and … Continue reading Pond, Trees, Steps and Meadows
Work day at Hither Green Triangle
Fresh from their enjoyable evening at the Network Rail Partnership Awards the Friends of Hither Green Triangle spent a sunny few hours in the Nature Reserves clearing the footpath and the area around the pond. They still hope to find funding to restore the pond as it is an important habitat and from a quick … Continue reading Work day at Hither Green Triangle
No win, but a great achievement
Last night the Friends of Hither Green Triangle went to the Network Rail awards because they were shortlisted for a Network Rail Partnership Award. They were shortlisted in the Community Engagement category along with Atkins for their ‘East Kent re-signalling phase 3′ and Signalling Solutions Ltd for ‘Bletchley remodelling’. Unfortunately, they were beaten by Signalling Solutions, a … Continue reading No win, but a great achievement
Fingers crossed for the Friends of Hither Green Triangle
Tonight a few of the Friends from Hither Green Triangle along with representatives from the Council, Network Rail and Morgan Sindall Colas Rail JV will be heading to Westminster to see if they have won a Network Rail Partnership Award. They have been shortlisted in the Community Engagement category along with Atkins for their 'East … Continue reading Fingers crossed for the Friends of Hither Green Triangle
The steps are finally complete at Hither Green Triangle
The Friends of Hither Green Triangle have been working hard in the reserve for a number of years. Recently their work has focused on building the steps in to the site from platform 5. They have worked in glorious sunshine and pouring rain. They have come across buried train windows and metal poles. It has been very … Continue reading The steps are finally complete at Hither Green Triangle
Friends of Hither Green take 2 steps further
On a glorious Saturday in May, the Friends of Hither Green Triangle made attempts to finish the steps up to platform 5. The last few times we were there it was pouring, so this was a welcome break! With mattocks, spades and a level in hand we set of ready to tackle this task. Unfortunately, … Continue reading Friends of Hither Green take 2 steps further
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