Gardening in a secret garden
1 Goodgymer helped their local community in Waltham Forest
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Sunday 30th January 2022
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Report written by Ruby Daly
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As outlined, the mission was litter picking and clearing brambles. Cheney Row Park is a little hidden gem of a garden park at the end of Cheney Row. The were plenty of tools, gloves and even safety goggles available and after a health & safety talk, everyone signed up to confirm they understood there could be cuts & scraps and then set to work. A satisfying amount got done and there was tea, coffee and biscuits in abundance at midday when we finished. A lovely way to spend a Sunday morning.
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Working together to create a place for nature and a space for people
In 2019 the London Borough of Waltham Forest (LBWF) completed a £1.2m regeneration of an open space within the Lee Valley Regional Park creating Cheney Row Park. Local residents wanted to take things further, placing the Park at the heart of the community, so the Friends of Cheney Row Park (FoCRP) was born. We are dedicated to improving the Park, ensuring it meets local needs, and developing a wider sense of ownership and pride. In partnership with LBWF and supported by TCV, we are committed to increasing biodiversity in the Park, making it a place for nature to thrive – a haven for birds, butterflies, insects, and small mammals, for trees, grasses, plants and flowers. By encouraging the natural environment to flourish, we hope our local community will flourish too.
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Mon 31st Jan 2022 at 9:28am
Well done Ruby 🙌 looks like a great task to get involved with!
