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Wildspace & BTCV Green Gym workdays

Lewisham's Wildspace Project is working in partnership with BTCV Green Gym. We offer opportunities for you to improve your fitness by doing practical environmental conservation activities in Local Nature Reserves. It's free, fun and no experience is needed. We cater for a range of abilities and there are usually a variety of tasks to carry out, children under 16 are welcome but should be accompanied by an adult. We provide safety equipment, tools and refreshments and have a mid-session tea break. We ask that you wear old warm cloths, sturdy footware and bring a waterproof. Please join in and see how you could become fitter and healthier by doing something positive for you and for your local environment. PLEASE NOTE that BTCV Lewisham Green Gym sessions take place every Monday and every Thursday, but only sessions on LNRs have been listed here. To receive the complete list of Lewisham Green Gym sessions or to book yourself on to any of the workdays please call either:

• Jess Rushton (BTCV) Community Project Officer t. 020 8692 9922
• Jordan Ihama (LB Lewisham & Greenwich) Wildspace Officer t. 020 8691 9742

The Greenwich Rangers

The Greenwich Rangers offer a variety of events on Local Nature Reserves like healthy walks, nature rambles or meeting the animals of Maryon Wilson Park. But, they can also take private bookings and tailor events to suit schools or groups over 12 people, whether it's for children, adults or those with disabilities the Rangers will work with you so you can get the most out of our Local Nature Reserves.

• Greenwich Park Ranger Service t. 020 8319 4253

Greenwich Rangers-Healthy Walks Oxleas Woods

Come and enjoy the health and social benefits of walking in a free, friendly and informative atmosphere. Improve your health, breath fresh air and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature in Oxleas ancient woodlands. Please come and join the Greenwich Rangers to make your own way to better health, your legs are after all the pumps to your heart and it is easy to feel the difference walking makes! We meet every Thursday morning at 10AM by the café on the meadow (off Shooters Hill) and plan to take a brisk walk followed by refreshments at the café. The session will last about an hour. To find out more please call either:

• Park Ranger Service (Greenwich) t. 020 8319 4253
• Nick Pond (LB Lewisham & Greenwich) Wildspace Officer t. 020 8691 9742

Healthy walks in Lewisham & Greenwich

There are lots of fun healthy walks based in Lewisham or Greenwich, so take the opportunity to find out where your local walk is, come along, meet new people and try it. To find out about the walks please ring for:

• · Greenwich: Theresa Oliver (Active for Health co-ordinator) 020 8694 7329
• Lewisham: Jenny Budd (Healthy Walks co-ordinator) 020 7188 2838

Greenwich Rangers-Animal tours

The animal-park is situated in Maryon Wilson Park and consists of three open fenced areas with shelters for various animals and an enclosed area containing buildings for housing the smaller animals. The animals include deer, sheep, ponies, pigs, goats, rabbits, chinchillas, terrapins, guinea pigs, geese, chickens, guinea fowl, mice, rats, peacocks and a cat. The nearest gate to the animal pens is the Flamsteed Road entrance. Free, public tours of the park and its animals are run by the Greenwich Rangers and take place every Wednesday and three times a week (Mon, Wed, Fri) in the school holidays. A picnic and demonstration feeding area is in one of the pens for when tours take place, the tours are extremely popular with local children and families so do try and come early.

• For more information or to make a private group booking please ring the Greenwich Park Rangers on: 020 8319 4253

Practical/Environmental Conservation Workdays

Workdays are run in both Boroughs, they are free, friendly and fun. It is a great opportunity to meet people, find out about your area, learn new practical skills and make a positive contribution to your local environment. Children are welcome but should be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Gloves, tools and refreshments are provided but please wear old warm cloths, stout shoes/boots and bring a waterproof. If it is your first time please call one of the organisers so that they can provide you with any additional info and look out for you on the day.

• Thursday 1st June 2006 (10.00 am) Greenwich Rangers - Woodland Ramble, Oxleas Woods. We meet every Thursday morning at 10 am by the café on the meadow (off Shooters Hill) and plan to take a brisk walk followed by refreshments at the café. The session will last about an hour and a half. To find out more please call: Park Ranger Service (Greenwich) t. 020 8319 4253
• Thursday 1st June 2006 (11.00 am) Lewisham/BTCV Green Gym - Brookmill Rd. Stage 1 of the restoration of the concrete-lined pond, plus other tasks. Meet on Brookmill Rd, SE8, by the public toilets, opposite the entrance to the reserve. Session lasts approx. 3 hrs with tea break. For more information call: Jess (BTCV) t. 020 8692 9922/07740 899614
• Friday 2nd June 2006 (10.00 am) Greenwich Rangers - Bostall Heath Ramble. Meet at the bowling green, Bostall Heath (Abbey Wood, SE2). These rambles will now take place every Friday morning. For further info, please call: Park Ranger Service (Greenwich) t. 020 8319 4253
• Friday 2nd June 2006 (1.15 pm) Greenwich Rangers - Animal Tour, Maryon Wilson Park. The animal-park is situated at the north-eastern end of Maryon Wilson Park. The nearest gate to the animal pens is the Flamsteed Road entrance. Further details available from: Park Ranger Service (Greenwich) t. 020 8319 4253
• Sunday 4th June 2006 (11.00 am) Friends of Burnt Ash Pond - Open Hour. Burnt Ash is one of the oldest ponds in Lewisham, but is rarely enjoyed by the public due to its somewhat obscure location. Brimming with amphibian & invertebrate wildlife, the site is well worth a visit. The pond is located off Winn Rd in Melrose Clse, SE12.
• Sunday 4th June 2006 (2.00 pm) Friends of Beckenham Place Park - Visitor Centre. Beckenham Place Park's Visitor Centre is crammed with fascinating information, artefacts and exhibits documenting the site's diverse history and ecology. Friendly and well-informed voluntary staff are also happy to chat to you about the Park and to answer any questions you may have (... within reason!). The Centre is located in the 18th century mansion house at the top of the drive from the main gate (on Beckenham Hill Rd). The café/bar will be open downstairs. To find out more, call Mal or Mags on 020 8325 8781m
• Monday 5th June 2006 (11.00 am) Lewisham/BTCV Green Gym - Forster Memorial Park. Finish repairing fencing & add woodchip to paths. Session lasts approx. 3 hrs with tea break. For more information call: Jess (BTCV) t. 020 8692 9922/07740 899614
• Tuesday 6th June 2006 (10.00 am) Greenwich Rangers - Charlton Area Ramble. Meet at the rear lawn of Charlton House for a chance to explore some of the treasures of Charlton and its environs. These sessions are held every Tuesday and will last for around an hour and a half. For further info, please call: Park Ranger Service (Greenwich) t. 020 8319 4253
• Wednesday 7th June 2006 (10.30 am) Greenwich Rangers - Tour, Well Hall Pleasaunce. An insight into the fascinating local history of the area, associated with Tudor royalty and aristocracy. Meet at the Co-op gate (Well Hall Rd). Further info: Park Ranger Service (Greenwich) t. 020 8319 4253
• Wednesday 7th June 2006 (1.15 pm) Greenwich Rangers - Animal Tour, Maryon Wilson Park. The animal-park is situated at the north-eastern end of Maryon Wilson Park. The nearest gate to the animal pens is the Flamsteed Road entrance. Further details available from: Park Ranger Service (Greenwich) t. 020 8319 4253
• Thursday 8th June 2006 (10.00 am) Greenwich Rangers - Woodland Ramble, Oxleas Woods. We meet every Thursday morning at 10 am by the café on the meadow (off Shooters Hill) and plan to take a brisk walk followed by refreshments at the café. The session will last about an hour and a half. To find out more please call: Park Ranger Service (Greenwich) t. 020 8319 4253
• Thursday 8th June 2006 (11.00 am) Lewisham/BTCV Green Gym - Brookmill Rd. Second stage of pond restoration, plus other tasks. Meet on Brookmill Rd SE8, by the public toilets, opposite the entrance to the reserve. Session lasts approx. 3 hrs with tea break. For more information call: Jess (BTCV) t. 020 8692 9922/07740 899614
• Friday 9th June 2006 (10.00 am) Greenwich Rangers - Bostall Heath Ramble. Meet at the bowling green, Bostall Heath (Abbey Wood, SE2). These rambles will now take place every Friday morning. For further info, please call: Park Ranger Service (Greenwich) t. 020 8319 4253
• Saturday 10th June 2006 (10.00 am) Friends of Beckenham Place Park - Conservation Workday. Himalayan Balsam Bash! A practical work session (probably a couple of hours) to control this invasive species. Meet at the portico entrance to the mansion house, at the top of the drive from the main gate (on Beckenham Hill Rd). Please let Mal or Mags know in advance if you intend to come along: t. 020 8325 8781
• Saturday 10th June 2006 (10.00 am) Shooters Hill Working Party/Greenwich Rangers - Voluntary Conservation Workday, Oxleas Woods. Come and enjoy Oxleas ancient woodlands by joining our conservation workday. We meet at 10 am at the café on the meadow (off Shooters Hill) on every second Saturday of the month. To find out more please call: Park Ranger Service (Greenwich) t. 020 8319 4253
• Sunday 11th June 2006 (10.00 am) Greenwich Rangers - Nature Walk, Oxleas Woods. Enjoy nature? Come, appreciate and learn about Oxleas extensive ancient woodlands by joining our nature walk held every second Sunday of the month. John Beckham, Head Ranger and bird enthusiast, leads this nature ramble through the woods where it is possible to see a rich assemblage of tree & shrub species, fungi, flora, a diverse and interesting insect fauna and good bird population. The walk is free and everybody is welcome, please wear stout walking shoes, as the paths can get muddy. Meet by the café on the meadow. To find out more please call: Park Ranger Service (Greenwich) t. 020 8319 4253
• Sunday 11th June 2006 (2.00 pm) Friends of Beckenham Place Park - Visitor Centre. Beckenham Place Park's Visitor Centre is crammed with fascinating information, artefacts and exhibits documenting the site's diverse history and ecology. Friendly and well-informed voluntary staff are also happy to chat to you about the Park and to answer any questions you may have (... within reason!). The Centre is located in the 18th century mansion house at the top of the drive from the main gate (on Beckenham Hill Rd). The café/bar will be open downstairs. To find out more, call Mal or Mags on 020 8325 8781
• Sunday 11th June 2006 (2.00 pm) Greenwich Rangers - Tour, Well Hall Pleasaunce. An insight into the fascinating local history of the area, associated with Tudor royalty and aristocracy. Meet at the Co-op gate (Well Hall Rd). Further info: Park Ranger Service (Greenwich) t. 020 8319 4253
• Monday 12th June 2006 (11.00 am) Lewisham/BTCV Green Gym - Hilly Fields. Repainting the perimeter fence to enhance the appearance of the nature area. Meet at the last house on Eastern Rd off Adelaide Avenue. Session lasts approx. 3 hrs with tea break. For more information call: Jess (BTCV) t. 020 8692 9922/07740 899614
• Tuesday 13th June 2006 (10.00 am) Greenwich Rangers - Charlton Area Ramble. Meet at the rear lawn of Charlton House for a chance to explore some of the treasures of Charlton and its environs. These sessions are held every Tuesday and will last for around an hour and a half. For further info, please call: Park Ranger Service (Greenwich) t. 020 8319 4253
• Wednesday 14th June 2006 (1.15 pm) Greenwich Rangers - Animal Tour, Maryon Wilson Park. The animal-park is situated at the north-eastern end of Maryon Wilson Park. The nearest gate to the animal pens is the Flamsteed Road entrance. Further details available from: Park Ranger Service (Greenwich) t. 020 8319 4253
• Thursday 15th June 2006 (10.00 am) Greenwich Rangers - Woodland Ramble, Oxleas Woods. We meet every Thursday morning at 10 am by the café on the meadow (off Shooters Hill) and plan to take a brisk walk followed by refreshments at the café. The session will last about an hour and a half. To find out more please call: Park Ranger Service (Greenwich) t. 020 8319 4253
• Thursday 15th June 2006 (11.00 am) Lewisham/BTCV Green Gym - Deptford Creek. Cleaning out the creek for the sake of wildlife & visual appearance. Meet at the Creekside Centre, 14, Creekside, SE8. Session lasts approx. 3 hrs with tea break. For more information call: Jess (BTCV) t. 020 8692 9922/07740 899614
• Friday 16th June 2006 (10.00 am) Greenwich Rangers - Bostall Heath Ramble. Meet at the bowling green, Bostall Heath (Abbey Wood, SE2). These rambles will now take place every Friday morning. For further info, please call: Park Ranger Service (Greenwich) t. 020 8319 4253
• Saturday 17th June 2006 (11.00 am) Lewisham/BTCV Green Gym - Dacre Park Allotments. Various tasks including pond creation, preparation for hedge planting and bramble clearance. Meet at Dacre Park (off Lee High Rd), near the junction of Dacre Park with Boones Rd. Session lasts approx. 3 hrs with tea break. For more information call: Jess (BTCV) t. 020 8692 9922/07740 899614
• Sunday 18th June 2006 (2.00 pm) Friends of Beckenham Place Park - Visitor Centre. Beckenham Place Park's Visitor Centre is crammed with fascinating information, artefacts and exhibits documenting the site's diverse history and ecology. Friendly and well-informed voluntary staff are also happy to chat to you about the Park and to answer any questions you may have (... within reason!). The Centre is located in the 18th century mansion house at the top of the drive from the main gate (on Beckenham Hill Rd). The café/bar will be open downstairs. To find out more, call Mal or Mags on 020 8325 8781
• Tuesday 20th June 2006 (10.00 am) Greenwich Rangers - Charlton Area Ramble. Meet at the rear lawn of Charlton House for a chance to explore some of the treasures of Charlton and its environs. These sessions are held every Tuesday and will last for around an hour and a half. For further info, please call: Park Ranger Service (Greenwich) t. 020 8319 4253
• Wednesday 21st June 2006 (1.15 pm) Greenwich Rangers - Animal Tour, Maryon Wilson Park. The animal-park is situated at the north-eastern end of Maryon Wilson Park. The nearest gate to the animal pens is the Flamsteed Road entrance. Further details available from: Park Ranger Service (Greenwich) t. 020 8319 4253
• Wednesday 21st June 2006 (6.30 pm) Friends of Beckenham Place Park - AGM & Conservation Talk. Wayne Butler, Lewisham's Ecology Officer (with particular responsibility for Beckenham Place Park) will give a short talk on the park's management for conservation & answer any questions before AGM business. In the Mansion, upper ground floor (one of the rooms accessed from the main portico entrance). To find out more, call Mal or Mags on 020 8325 8781
• Thursday 22nd June 2006 (10.00 am) Greenwich Rangers - Woodland Ramble, Oxleas Woods. We meet every Thursday morning at 10 am by the café on the meadow (off Shooters Hill) and plan to take a brisk walk followed by refreshments at the café. The session will last about an hour and a half. To find out more please call: Park Ranger Service (Greenwich) t. 020 8319 4253
• Thursday 22nd June 2006 (11.00 am) Lewisham/BTCV Green Gym - Chinbrook Meadows. River clearance and orchard maintenance. Meet at the pavilion inside the main entrance to Chinbrook Meadows, Amblecote Rd, off Chinbrook Rd, SE12. Session lasts approx. 3 hrs with tea break. For more information call: Jess (BTCV) t. 020 8692 9922/07740 899614
• Friday 23rd June 2006 (10.00 am) Greenwich Rangers - Bostall Heath Ramble. Meet at the bowling green, Bostall Heath (Abbey Wood, SE2). These rambles will now take place every Friday morning. For further info, please call: Park Ranger Service (Greenwich) t. 020 8319 4253
• Sunday 25th June 2006 (2.00 pm) Friends of Beckenham Place Park - Visitor Centre. Beckenham Place Park's Visitor Centre is crammed with fascinating information, artefacts and exhibits documenting the site's diverse history and ecology. Friendly and well-informed voluntary staff are also happy to chat to you about the Park and to answer any questions you may have (... within reason!). The Centre is located in the 18th century mansion house at the top of the drive from the main gate (on Beckenham Hill Rd). The café/bar will be open downstairs. To find out more, call Mal or Mags on 020 8325 8781
• Sunday 25th June 2006 (2.00 pm) Friends of Downham Woodland Walk - Workday. Come and help the Friends to keep this hidden gem in tip-top condition. Gloves, tools & refreshments are provided. To find out more, or to book a place on the workday, please call: Janet Hurst on 020 8698 6805. Please note that the meeting place sometimes varies, but information can be obtained at the Downham Woodland Walk notice board on Oakshade Rd, or by ringing Janet on the above number. Session lasts approx. 2 hrs.
• Monday 26th June 2006 (11.00 am) Lewisham/BTCV Green Gym - Garthorne Rd. Repairing steps and clearing sycamore & clematis. Meet at the entrance on Garthorne Rd, which is a continuation of Grierson Rd, off Honour Oak Park. Session lasts approx. 3 hrs with tea break. For more information call: Jess (BTCV) t. 020 8692 9922/07740 899614
• Tuesday 27th June 2006 (10.00 am) Greenwich Rangers - Charlton Area Ramble. Meet at the rear lawn of Charlton House for a chance to explore some of the treasures of Charlton and its environs. These sessions are held every Tuesday and will last for around an hour and a half. For further info, please call: Park Ranger Service (Greenwich) t. 020 8319 4253
• Wednesday 28th June 2006 (1.15 pm) Greenwich Rangers - Animal Tour, Maryon Wilson Park. The animal-park is situated at the north-eastern end of Maryon Wilson Park. The nearest gate to the animal pens is the Flamsteed Road entrance. Further details available from: Park Ranger Service (Greenwich) t. 020 8319 4253
• Thursday 29th June 2006 (10.00 am) Greenwich Rangers - Woodland Ramble, Oxleas Woods. We meet every Thursday morning at 10 am by the café on the meadow (off Shooters Hill) and plan to take a brisk walk followed by refreshments at the café. The session will last about an hour and a half. To find out more please call: Park Ranger Service (Greenwich) t. 020 8319 4253
• Thursday 29th June 2006 (11.00 am) Lewisham/BTCV Green Gym - Grove Park (formerly Hither Green). Various tasks, including path work and clearance of bramble & snowberry. Meet at entrance on Hoser Avenue, off Baring Rd, Grove Park. Session lasts approx. 3 hrs with tea break. For more information call: Jess (BTCV) t. 020 8692 9922/07740 899614
• Friday 30th June 2006 (10.00 am) Greenwich Rangers - Bostall Heath Ramble. Meet at the bowling green, Bostall Heath (Abbey Wood, SE2). These rambles will now take place every Friday morning. For further info, please call: Park Ranger Service (Greenwich) t. 020 8319 4253