As part of this years 3RiversCleanUp London Bubble will be telling stories in the river. Hear about the Ladywell Naiad and other tales based on the species and creatures of Lewisham. Why not take part by taking a 'species selfie' using the #riversandpeople and #whatlivesinlewisham and post them on Twitter or Instgram.
RaP Walk Sunday 24th August
The next Rivers and People walk will take place on Sunday 24 August at 2.00 pm. The walk goes from Catford Bridge station to Ladywell Station via Ladywell Fields and will look at the naturalised sections of the Ravensbourne river and other aspects of this green space, once part of the Kent countryside. We will … Continue reading RaP Walk Sunday 24th August
Come to support Ladywell Fields’ funding bid on Wednesday 29 January
Robert Sheppard writes... IONA CLOSE ORCHARD is a wonderful pocket of undisturbed wildlife in the heart of Catford (behind Bournville Road) – but it will deteriorate quickly if not carefully looked-after. It remains quite overgrown, but retains some fine old fruit trees. In common with most old orchards, the site is of high nature conservation … Continue reading Come to support Ladywell Fields’ funding bid on Wednesday 29 January
A lovely day for a dip in the river
On a bright and sunny Tuesday our volunteers headed to Ladywell Fields for a dip in the river. There was quite a lot to do, so some donned waders and cleared the Ravensboune of litter, while others concentrated on bankside management. Between the 4 of them the volunteers in the river pulled out 6 bags of … Continue reading A lovely day for a dip in the river
Invitation to Rivers and People – The legacy installation
On a still-warm September Sunday evening, something magical happened in Ladywell Fields along the banks of the River Ravensbourne. London Bubble Theatre Company, working in partnership with Lewisham Council, told the story of Ladywell Fields, the River and its spirit, the Naiad. Local artists and residents created film, photographs and beautiful flora and fauna from … Continue reading Invitation to Rivers and People – The legacy installation
Ladywell Fields clean up with Thames 21
Join Thames 21 at Ladywell Fields on Sunday 11 November for a family friendly clean up. Email Vic Richardson of Thames 21 for more details. The meeting point is by the cafe in the northern fields. The nearest train station is Ladywell, easily accessible from London Charing Cross, Canon Street or London Bridge on the … Continue reading Ladywell Fields clean up with Thames 21
London Orchard Project & Ladywell Fields User Group
The London Orchard Project will be running another couple of training sessions at Iona Close Orchard in Ladywell Fields. They ran a couple of training sessions here during the summer, but there is still quite a bit to do. The two sessions will be on Sunday 18 November and Sunday 9 December. For more information … Continue reading London Orchard Project & Ladywell Fields User Group
London Bubble & Rivers and People
On 16th September the London Bubble Theatre Company and Rivers & People held and evening with artists, singers and storytellers. They presented an eclectic array of performances to celebrate the regeneration of Ladywell Fields. Inspired by the flora, fauna and river life which inhabits the park, and performed by local artists (and dogs) who enjoy the facilities and … Continue reading London Bubble & Rivers and People
London Bubble Theatre Group present a celebration of Ladywell Fields and the River Ravensbourne
On the evening of 16 September, artists, singers and storytellers we present an eclectic array of performances to celebrate the regeneration of Ladywell Fields. Inspired by the flora, fauna and river life which inhabits the park, and performed by local artists (and dogs) who enjoy the facilities and picnic spots along the river. Travel advice The performance … Continue reading London Bubble Theatre Group present a celebration of Ladywell Fields and the River Ravensbourne
How much wood does a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck would chuck wood? – Part 4
The Nature’s Gym volunteers really are getting in to the art of the woodchip footpath having previously done it at a Local School , De Frene Road allotments and Burnt Ash Pond. Luckily they still seem to enjoy it, in fact they are finding new ways of improving the task. They were also able to use previously unknown and hidden talents of … Continue reading How much wood does a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck would chuck wood? – Part 4
Nature Conservation Lewisham 