Friends of Southwood Park

23/08/2026

Never thought I’d be headbanging at a “Rock” concert at my age….,,,

18/08/2026

URGENT, URGENT, URGENT, just four week to Parksfest
I have sent out emails to stall holders interested in attending so could you
Please check your inbox and spam box and let me know if you are still interested. If anyone wants a stall on 13th September at Southwood Park please let me know.
Thanks all

18/08/2026

Checking weather predictions for PARKSFEST

For London on Sunday, September 13, 2026, statistical averages and early long-range climate models project mild early-autumn conditions with daytime highs around 21°C (70°F) and overnight lows near 12°C to 17°C (53°F to 63°F), alongside a mix of sunshine and passing clouds

15/08/2026

Planning and preparation for our Parksfest is going on.

Grant has been working on the lost tree project
Cara has been working on the Purple Pigeon (bollards) project
Julie has been painting flowers on the container
Sweets have been counted into a jar
Forms have been filled in
Toilets booked
Stalls booked
Entertainment booked
Dog show planned
4 WEEKS TO GO

13/08/2026

From Guardian newspaper article: -

The Royal Borough of Greenwich, which includes the large park of the same name, as well as open green spaces such as the commons at Blackheath and Woolwich, is hoping normal rainfall will rehydrate its parched green spaces.

A councillor, Adel Khaireh, said: “We’re particularly grateful to local people such as the network of Friends of Parks groups who help us water trees and plants across the borough, and support our iconic parks on a voluntary basis.”

07/08/2026

30/07/2026

Green Woodpecker spotted in the back field of Southwood Park today

27/07/2026

A self seeded oak - given a chance to flourish without the strangling brambles

27/07/2026

The beautiful Gleditsea tree freed from the strangling brambles