Dutch elm disease, one of the most serious tree diseases in the world, swept through British woodlands in the 1920s and then again in the…
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Chiffchaff, goldcrests and jays – they are all to be found in your local park. Find out more with the ‘Birds of Hillyfields’
by TonyThe Friends of Hilly Fields have published a booklet about the birds that use the park. Based on regular surveys, it has pen portraits of…
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Through lockdowns and tiers local parks were lifelines of relaxation and joy – and now they’ve been rated among best in London
by TonyJack Cornish, walker and Crofton Park resident, celebrates Lewisham’s fine local parks which have been ranked among the best in London Through lockdowns and tiers,…
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An oasis of calm in the heart of Lewisham – the Therapeutic Garden at St Mary’s
by TonySince the Covid-19 pandemic struck, St Mary’s Therapeutic Garden has come into its own. It has finally been discovered by the local community and is…
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In praise of our parks … we need them more than ever at a difficult time like this
by TonyNow more than ever we need to value our parks and protect public spaces such as Ladywell Fields and Hilly Fields, writes Tony Rich, chair…
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Improve your physical and mental wellbeing with a weekly healthy walk in the park
by TonyBack in 2018, I started up a “healthy walk” to encourage both myself and others to take time to enjoy our wonderful green spaces and…
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Work out with the wildlife. Nordic walkers stay fit, meet friends and have fun
by TonyIf you have ever happened to pass through Ladywell Fields on a Saturday morning between 9am and 10am, you might have come across a large…
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How some forward thinking by a Lewisham architect created Ladywell’s curvy block of flats
by TonyStumble down the overgrown steps in the southeast corner of Hilly Fields and you are confronted by the curvy block – a mid-1950s crescent of…
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Lewisham looks to cut glyphosate weedkiller use in parks amid concern over US cancer scare
by CereliaLadywell Live first heard about glyphosate weedkillers being used in Lewisham parks a few months ago. Roundup, the best known and most widely used glyphosate…
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Catford community association presents music, food … and lots of fun in the Fields.
by TonyAre you ready for Food ‘n’ Fun in the Fields? The Catford Community Association along with the Rushey Green Time Bank have a packed programme…