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Ringway Centre Café

Friday 24 May 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.

 

The Thames Path SUPER WALK

Saturday 25th May

Start Point: Slade Green train Station

17.5 miles. This exceptional walk begins near the very end of the Thames Path in London's rural 'Green Belt'. No, the path doesn't finish at the Thames Barrier! Feel free to contact Ian Bull, for further information. T. 020 7223 3572, E. ianbull@btinternet.com

 

London's best woodland and views - without doubt

Sunday 26th May 13.00

Start Point Belvedere Train Station

 

A 7 mike walk. One of Walk London's most popular walks is to approach Shooters Hill's outstanding views from Charlton, to its West. This time we approach from the East and participants are in for an even better treat as we'll pass through the Capital's finest ancient woodland.

 

To book contact ianbull@btinternet.com  or Phone, 020 7223 3572.

 

Dulwich Farmers Market

Sunday 26 May 9am-1pm

Dulwich College, SE21 5LS

Nearest train station: West Dulwich

 

On offer are a wide range of locally grown or produced foods including fruit & vegetables from Kent, fresh organic & non-organic meat, savoury pies, goats cheeses, freshly marinated olives, organic bread, jams & preserves, and fresh pressed juices.

 

Nunhead Cemetery Guided Tour

Sunday 26 May 2.15-4pm

Meet at Linden Grove Entrance

Nearest train station: Nunhead

 

Nunhead Cemetery is one of the seven Victorian cemeteries in London. Its architecture and stunning views make it a fascinating and beautiful place to visit. Much of the cemetery is dominated by thick woodland with loads of wildlife, but many features have recently been restored to their former glory. See www.fonc.org.uk for more information.

 

Horniman Nature Trail Pond Dipping

Tuesday 28 May 11am-12.15pm, 1.15-2.30pm, 3-4.15pm

Horniman Museum, 100 London Road, SE23 3PQ

Nearest train station: Forest Hill

£2 per participating child, adults free. 

 

Try your hand at pond dipping in the Horniman Nature Trail pond. The Nature Trail is carefully managed to encourage wildlife and you will find an environment bursting with life. We will provide the equipment and a tutor will guide you through the process and help you identify your finds. Purchase tickets from Information Desk on day. For enquiries please call 02086991872.

 

Horniman Nature Trail Discovery

Wednesday 29 May 2-3.30pm

Horniman Museum, 100 London Road, SE23 3PQ

Nearest train station: Forest Hill

 

Join Jim Murphy from the Trust for Urban Ecology to discover the oldest Nature Trail in London. The Horniman Nature Trail is carefully managed to encourage wildlife and includes pond, meadow and log pile habitats. Tickets are available from the Information Desk. For enquiries please call 02086991872.

 

June 2013

 

Maryon & Maryon Wilson Park Clear-Up

Saturday 1 June 10am-1pm

Meet at Flamsteed Road entrance to Maryon Wilson Park

Nearest train station: Charlton

 

Help keep the Maryon & Maryon Wilson Parks clear of litter. Open Garden: Visit the Maryon Park Food Growing Project after the clear-up, between 1-4pm. For details please email FriendsofMaryonParks@gmail.com or call 07599299934.

 

Lesnes Abbey Wildflower Meadow Management

Sunday 2 June 12-3.30pm

Meet behind the Lesnes Abbey information centre

Nearest train station: Abbey Wood

 

Join the Lesnes Abbey Conservation Volunteers to help remove unwanted plant species from the wildflower meadow. All ages & abilities are welcome, to find out more phone 02083173748 or email lacv@hotmail.co.uk.

 

Ringway Centre Café

Friday 7 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.

 

Chislehurst June Fair

Saturday 8 June 10am-4pm

Chislehurst Common

Nearest train station: Chislehurst

 

The Chislehurst Summer Fair is organised by the Rotary Club of Chislehurst. This includes all day entertainment featuring dance, music and theatre. There will be food and drinks tents and a fairground. This is a much loved community event. For information, please go to www.chislehurstrotaryclub.org.uk.

 

Shrewsbury Park Summer Festival

Saturday 8 June 1-4pm

Nearest train station: Plumstead

 

For details of this event, please check nearer the date on www.fspark.org.uk or send an email to fspdog@hotmail.com.

 

Horniman Nature Trail Moth Survey

Saturday 15 June 9.15-10.30pm

Horniman Museum, 100 London Road, SE23 3PQ

Nearest train station: Forest Hill

£4 per participating child, adults free. 

 

Join experts in the Horniman Gardens and discover lots more about moths. Help our experts set up a moth trap and find out how to identify and record the night time visitors that fly in! For enquiries please call 02082918690. Book tickets online at www.horniman.ac.uk/visit/events/date/2013-06-01/interval/28.

 

Telegraph Hill Farmers Market

Saturday 15 June 10am-3pm

Erlanger/Arbuthnot Rd, SE14 5LS

Nearest train station: Nunhead or Queens Road Peckham

 

Enjoy fresh fruit and vegetables, handmade burgers and sausages, organic bread, various game, fresh pressed juices, and relishes and sauces. Please remember these great, local markets, rely on your support!

 

Eaglesfield Park Community Fete

Saturday 15 June 1-4pm

Nearest train station: Falconwood

A fete to showcase and celebrate the amazing work of community and faith groups, schools, businesses and service providers in an outdoor, friendly and fun day that attracts hundreds of families to the heart of Eaglesfield Park at the top of Shooters Hill. For enquiries please send an email to pnws@hotmail.co.uk.

 

Chislehurst Farmers Market 

Sunday 16 June 10am-2pm

Hornbrook House Car Park, High Street Chislehurst

Nearest train station: Chislehurst or Elmstead Woods

 

The market sells a range of fresh produce from the South East, including fruit & vegetables from Kent, fresh organic & non-organic meat, and cheeses.

 

Lesnes Abbey Bramble Clearing

Sunday 16 June 12-3.30pm

Meet behind the Lesnes Abbey information centre

Nearest train station: Abbey Wood

 

Join the Lesnes Abbey Conservation Volunteers to help with the clearing of bramble and other invasive species on Abbey Bank, which will allow the increase of the native wild flower population. Once cleared of bramble this area has a wonderful display of bluebells in spring. All ages & abilities are welcome, to find out more phone 02083173748 or email lacv@hotmail.co.uk.

 

Eltham Farmers Market

Sunday 16 June 10am-3pm

Passey Place (off the High Street)

Nearest train station: Eltham

 

The market sells a range of fresh produce including locally reared rare breed Saddleback Pig, traditionally made succulent sausages, free range organic eggs, fresh fruit and juices, vegetables, game, jams, sauces, cakes and freshly baked breads and pastries.

 

Nunhead Cemetery Woodland Trail Tour

Sunday 16 June 2.15-4pm

Meet at Linden Grove Entrance

Nearest train station: Nunhead

 

Nunhead Cemetery is one of the seven Victorian cemeteries in London. Its architecture and stunning views make it a fascinating and beautiful place to visit. Much of the cemetery is dominated by thick woodland with loads of wildlife, but many features have recently been restored to their former glory. See www.fonc.org.uk for more information.

 

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.

 

Weekly Health Walks

 

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.

 

Regular Rambles

 

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.