Another successful Open Day at the Pond was held in early August. The Friends all very kindly contributed by brining home made cakes and sandwiches. This is the third year that the ‘Friends’ have held an open day and it was the most popular yet! A number of the people attending found it by chance, thanks to the … Continue reading Burnt Ash Pond Annual Open Fun Day August 2010
Walk London Autumn Ables Weekend 25th/26th September 2010
Join Walk London for their laters walking weekend Autumn Ables. Each walk is led by a trained guide and is absolutely free - all you need to do is turn up on the day. The full schedule of walks can be found on their website. If you have any questions about Autumn Ambles please get … Continue reading Walk London Autumn Ables Weekend 25th/26th September 2010
Get Walking, Keep Walking with the Ramblers
Get Walking and Get Healthy Walking is an excellent natural exercise that can help you stay healthy and live longer; control your weight; keep happy; enjoy time with friends and family; learn more about your local area and even look after the environment. (http://www.getwalking.org/) Visit their website for a number of London walks including two in … Continue reading Get Walking, Keep Walking with the Ramblers
Open House Weekend 18th & 19th September 2010
London's Open House is back, and Lewisham is taking part. Louise House in Dartmouth Road, Forest Hill will be open on Saturday 18th September 10am-5pm. It will be running half-hourly tours, pre-book ONLY through Open House. Exhibition on Janusz Korszak whose visit to Louise House inspired him to devote his life to the Rights of … Continue reading Open House Weekend 18th & 19th September 2010
Mayor’s Thames Festival 11th & 12th September
London's largest free outdoor arts festival is back! An exciting mix of arts and entertainment, all focused around the Thames. There are a number of events happening over the two days from Westminster Bridge to Tower bridge and beyond. For more information, please visit. http://www.thamesfestival.org/festival/
Tuesday 31st of August, 6pm-7pm, Discover Lewisham’s Waterways Wade with Thames21
Join Thames 21 with Chris McGaw and Matthew Blumler as we launch the Waterway Treasure Hunt in Lewisham. Get into the river for this wade to explore the wealth of wildlife one of the Thames’ urban tributaries can hold. You’ll be able to celebrate all that you find on the new online map. This engaging … Continue reading Tuesday 31st of August, 6pm-7pm, Discover Lewisham’s Waterways Wade with Thames21
October-November programme
Calling all Projects The Nature Conservation Team are in the process of putting together the new 'Walks, talks & volunteering opportunites' events list for October-December 2010 - yes it really is that time already. If you have an event that you would like to add, please get in contact with us and we will add … Continue reading October-November programme
Help Start the Friends of Garthorne Road
Help Start the Friends of Garthorne Road Originally uploaded by Nature Conservation Lewisham The London Borough of Lewisham is hoping to establish a friends group for Garthorne Road. The group will have a say in how the site is maintained, developed and used. Hopefully the group can become constituted so that they apply for funding … Continue reading Help Start the Friends of Garthorne Road
Burnt Ash Pond Open Day, Sunday 5th September 2010
Open Day, 11am-12pm, a chance to have a walk around a site that is usually locked. One of the friends will be on hand to answer any questions you have. Click here for a map showing the location of the site. If you are interested in joining the friends group, please contact Jess Kyle, or … Continue reading Burnt Ash Pond Open Day, Sunday 5th September 2010
Hither Green Triangle Event 14th August 2010 Cancelled
Apologies for anyone who intended to come, but we have had to cancel this event. I am hoping that we can arranage for another event at this amazing site some time early in the new year. We will keep you posted.
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