Keep Britain Tidy a record breaking number of parks and green spaces for 2013! A number of parks and green spaces in Lewisham are among a record breaking 1,447 that have won a prestigious Green Flag or Green Flag Community Award. Together with the Horniman Gardens, which is managed by the Museum Trust, Lewisham now … Continue reading Green Flag success in Lewisham
A pull and a wade in Chinbrook Meadows
The Nature's Gym volunteers arrived to a Chinbrook Meadows that was bathed in glorious sunshine. It was a truly beautiful Autumnal morning and the perfect day to be outside. The group had plenty to do, from clearing bankside vegetation to pulling up nettles from the boardwalk. A few volunteers also braved the river to clear back some of … Continue reading A pull and a wade in Chinbrook Meadows
Green Flag success for Lewisham Parks and Nature Reserves
Lewisham Parks win 11 Green Flags and 3 Green Flag Community Awards given to Community Groups The Green Flag Community Award® (formally Green Pennant Award) is a national award that recognises high quality green spaces in England and Wales that are managed by voluntary and community groups. The Award is part of the Green Flag Award® scheme, the … Continue reading Green Flag success for Lewisham Parks and Nature Reserves
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PARKS & NATURE RESERVES
On 28th July 2010, London Borough of Lewisham celebrated their success in winning 12 Green Flags. Only City of Westminster (20), LB Haringay & LB Hilligdon (16) got more, so this really is a fantastic achievement. You can read more about the parks and how you can get involved in them here. The lucky sites … Continue reading CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PARKS & NATURE RESERVES