Brightening up Forest Hill Station

The Forest Hill Society are planning to continue with their good work at Forest Hill Station this weekend.  They will  be digging out and planting up the spare patch on platform 1 on Sunday 7th August and then dig out and plant up the bases of the trees on London Road opposite the Horniman Museum.   They will there from … Continue reading Brightening up Forest Hill Station

Greening our Offices

Our good friends over at Recycle for Lewisham have writen and intersting piece about how we here at Wearside have been attempting to 'green up' our surroundings.  As they say we are all firm believers in 'practicing what we preach'! To see what they have to say and to see more photos of how we have … Continue reading Greening our Offices

Double Feature down at the Creek…

  Tomorrow morning (Thursday 21st July) there's another chance to explore the majestic splendour of Deptford Creek at low tide.  We'll be looking for eels, flounder and mitten crabs to name a few and if we're lucky we may catch sight of the creek's latest arrivals to-ing and fro-ing from their purpose-built riverside apartments... If … Continue reading Double Feature down at the Creek…

Deptford Railway Meadow Association

Reading the fantastic Brockley Central Blog I came across this article and felt that we should spread the word on this blog too. The Deptford Railway Meadow Association is a local residents group who are hoping to turn a local area of land owned by Network Rail into a wildlife meadow. They're looking for new … Continue reading Deptford Railway Meadow Association

Rain, Rain and more rain (with a little step building thrown in)

A group of hardy volunteers braved the elements to continue the work at Hither Green Triangle.  We were joined by members of the Hither Green Community Association who have been doing their own sterling work along the railway embankment at Springbank Road. The steps were started last year in the bright sunshine (!) and we continued with this … Continue reading Rain, Rain and more rain (with a little step building thrown in)

Open Day at Grove Park Nature Reserve

The Friends of Grove Park are happy to announce the launch of their new audio guide.  This will take place on Saturday 16 July from 12pm-3pm.  The lead you around the reserve, stopping at certain points, where you will learn more information.  This has only been made achievable through the hard work and dedication of … Continue reading Open Day at Grove Park Nature Reserve

Volunteers needed for Northbrook Park

  Wildlife Garden Volunteers Required Northbrook Park Need Budding Gardeners or People who are willing to give up 2 - 8 hours a month of their spare time to help out in their local community park.  Volunteers Activities: Watering Plants Weeding Recommending Improvements and changes to enhance the Wildlife Garden If you are interested please … Continue reading Volunteers needed for Northbrook Park