Ringway Centre Café

Friday 21 June 12-3pm

268 Baring Road

Nearest train station: Grove Park

Explore or the Grove Park Nature Reserve or the River Quaggy at Chinbrook Meadows and then drop in to the Ringway Centre for a soup and a roll, coffee, tea, cakes and biscuits. For more information call 02088577980 or email ringway.centre@btinternet.com.

Horniman Nature Trail Bat Survey

Friday 21 June 9.15-10.30pm

Horniman Museum, 100 London Road, SE23 3PQ

Nearest train station: Forest Hill

£4 per participating child, adults free. 

A late night event focussing on our only flying mammal – the bat. Ecologist and bat specialist Huma Pearce will give a short introduction to bats. This will be followed by a bat survey using real bat detectors to find out what species might be living in and around the Horniman Gardens. For enquiries please call 02082918690. Book tickets online at www.horniman.ac.uk/visit/events/date/2013-06-01/interval/28.

Walking is a great way to keep active, manage your weight, reduce stress and protect your health. It is also great fun and an opportunity to meet people. Do not worry about the pace, there will always be someone walking at your speed. Walks are led by qualified walk leaders and provide a friendly and sociable atmosphere in which to enjoy some of the most beautiful places and spaces along the Green Chain. There is no need to book, simply turn up and enjoy!

Franks Park, Belvedere

Mondays at 10.30am, meet in Fox House Road (off Erith Road, near the fire station) for a walk around the park on grass, gravel and trodden mud paths. For enquiries please call Charlene on 02082986276 or email charlene.williams@bexley.nhs.uk.

Sundridge and Bromley North

Mondays at 10am and Wednesdays at 9.30am, meet outside the Prince Frederick Pub, 31 Nichol Lane. For enquiries please call the walk leader, Ashlee, on 02083231718 or email Tanya at Tanya.Mead@bromleypct.nhs.uk.

Beckenham Place Park

Tuesdays at 9.45am, meet at Mansion House Car Park. For enquiries please call the walk leader, Ashlee, on 02083231718 or email Tanya at Tanya.Mead@bromleypct.nhs.uk.

Crystal Palace Parkrun

Saturdays at 9am, meet outside the café at the Thicket Road entrance. A weekly FREE 5km timed event. Please register at www.parkrun.org.uk/crystalpalace/home.

Dulwich Park

Wednesdays at 10am, meet at College Gate entrance. The walk starts with a five minute warm up walk and then at least 20 minutes of brisk walking. This is followed by a cool down walk of about five minutes. Led by Frank. For enquiries please call 02075255000 or email sports@southwark.gov.uk.

Bostall Woods

Tuesdays at 10.30am, meet by Bostall Heath Car Park/ Bowling Green, Longleigh Lane for a 45-60 minutes walk through ancient woodland. Sturdy footwear recommended. For enquiries please call Charlene on 02082986276 or email charlene.williams@bexley.nhs.uk.

Sydenham Wells Park

Tuesdays at 11am, meet by the benches near the pond. For more information please call the walk leader, Iris, on 02086939525 or email Jenny at Jenny.budd@nhs.net.

Crystal Palace Park

Fridays at 9.45am, meet outside Crystal Palace Information Centre. For enquiries please call the walk leader, Ashlee, on 02083231718 or email Tanya at Tanya.Mead@bromleypct.nhs.uk.

Eltham Park South

Mondays at 9.45am, meet in Eltham Park Café, Glenesk Road, SE9 1AG. For more information please call Freephone 08005875833 or email Louise at Louise.Barnett@greenwichPCT.nhs.uk.

Grove Park Circular Walks

Wednesdays at 10.30am, meet at Ringway Centre, Baring Road. Choice of routes, through woodland and parks, some with rough ground or slopes. For more information please call the walk leader, Sonja, on 07836548870 or email Jenny at Jenny.budd@nhs.net.

Horniman Gardens

Thursdays at 11am, meet inside the main gates. Some slopes but you can choose more level route. For more information please call the walk leader, Lucreta, on 07951241017 or email Jenny at Jenny.budd@nhs.net.

Woolwich Arsenal

Tuesdays at 10.15am, meet at Woolwich Market, end of Powis Street, SE18 6LE. For more information please call Freephone 08005875833 or email Louise at Louise.Barnett@greenwichPCT.nhs.uk.

Avery Hill Park

Wednesdays at 9.30am, meet outside Anstidge Hall, Anstridge Road, SE9 2LL. For more information please call Freephone 08005875833 or email Louise at Louise.Barnett@greenwichPCT.nhs.uk.

Nordic Walking in Charlton Park

Wednesdays at 12pm, meet in front of Charlton House, Charlton Road, SE7 8RE. For more information please call Freephone 08005875833 or email Louise at Louise.Barnett@greenwichPCT.nhs.uk.

Peckham Rye Park Buggy Walk

Tuesdays 10-11am, meet at Rye Oak Children's Centre, Whorlton Road, SE15 3PD. Take a walk on our buggy-friendly routes and meet other parents and carers. Walks include toning exercises and, if you want to, a gentle jog! Led by Marian and Elizabeth. For enquiries please call 02075255000 or email sports@southwark.gov.uk.

Nordic Walking in Thamesmead North

Fridays at 9.15am, meet at Gallions Reach Health Centre, Bentham Road, SE28 8BE. For more information please call Freephone 08005875833 or email Louise at Louise.Barnett@greenwichPCT.nhs.uk.

Elmstead Woods/ Mottingham

Mondays at 11.30am, meet in Coldharbour Community Centre car park, William Barefoot Drive, SE9 3AY. For more information please call Freephone 08005875833 or email Louise at Louise.Barnett@greenwichPCT.nhs.uk.

Dulwich Parkrun

Saturdays at 9am, meet at Queen Mary’s gate on the south side of the park. This free activity sees well over 100 people of all abilities taking part and completing their 5km challenge every week. Advance registration required at www.parkrun.org.uk/register.

The Greenwich Council Park Rangers Service organises regular park tours and nature rambles. All walks will finish at the starting point. For more information please call 02089212937 or send an email to john.beckham@greenwich.gov.uk.

Maryon Wilson Animal Park

Wednesdays at 1.30pm. Meet at the deer pen and help feed the residents of the Park. Extra sessions during school holidays: Mondays and Fridays at 1.30pm.

Oxleas Wood

Every Thursday and on the second Sunday of every month at 10am. Meet by the cafe on the meadow at the end of Crown Woods Lane.

Bostall Heath

Fridays at 10am. Meet by Bostall Heath Car Park/ Bowling Green, Longleigh Lane.

Well Hall Pleasaunce Tour

First Wednesday of each month at 10.30am, and second Sunday of each month at 2pm. Meet at the main gate opposite the co-op and learn about the landmarks of Well Hall Pleasaunce. Duration: 60 minutes.

Charlton Park

Tuesdays at 10am. Meet at the green behind Charlton House and join the park rangers on a brisk walk. Refreshments may be purchased at the Charlton House Tea Rooms. Duration: 90 minutes.