Lead Design Team Appointed
‘This year has shown just how important open spaces are to our wellbeing’, says Mike Hildesley, Chairman of FoBC. ‘This appointment marks a significant step
Litter: #takeawayyourtakeaway
Due to contamination, currently the waste in our bins is not recycled. As more of us get out to enjoy our amazing green spaces, support
Pumpkins!
Second of two good seasonal articles from the Guardian: Pumpkins are for eating!
October in the Garden
First of a couple of seasonal articles from the Guardian with sound advice for growing, harvesting – and eating! October: Putting the Beds to Bed
Part time Development Officer opportunity
Friends of Barnes Common is looking for a part time Development Officer!
London in Bloom Awards 2020
We are delighted that on it’s very first year entering London in Bloom, Vine Road Park received a Silver Gilt award for 2020 and that
September in the Garden
As the seasons change, Sharon shares a few ideas to help get the most from your food growing space! Find out more!
Lead Design Role Opportunity
The Friends of Barnes Common is pleased to invite expressions of interest from organisations or individuals, acting in groups or alone, to be appointed as
Survey: Vine Road Project
Over the next two weeks at varying times, volunteers like our two Duke of Edinburgh candidates are out and about at Vine Road Park to
STOP PRESS … Summer Pop-up at Vine Road!
In response to demand, as part of the consultation process for the Vine Road Project and working with Trader John Ainger, we will be offering
Website Goes Live!
The Vine Road Project adds another layer to its Consultation Phase: this website has been created as a digital ‘Hub’ – a place to gather
Montessori Outdoor Learning
Since re-opening after lockdown on 3rd June, children at Montessori Pavilion have been spending even more of their time learning and exploring outdoors. Staff are
Updated Covid Guidelines
As the temperature soars, tempers shorten and days lengthen, it is all to easy to relax a bit too much. Please continue to follow the
Latest Riverfly Data for Beverley Brook
Keep up to date with this link to the latest Riverfly Results for Beverley Brook.
Toilets Re-open in Borough’s Parks
More information is available from Richmond Council’s website.
Become a Friend for Free!
Everyone needs Friends so wherever you are, near or far, if you would like to support us by adding your voice, a very warm welcome
George’s Marvelous Rainbow Rock Garden
‘I started the rock garden in Vine Road Park at the start of lock down for the whole community to get together. I thought it
It’s rubbish! Where does it go?
Sadly, this also means more litter and despite our best efforts, we can’t keep up with how quickly the bins fill with things that easily
