WORKING PARTY

There has been little to report from these meetings of late. There was a consultation on the mansion which some of the Friends Committee did manage to have some input  to. The person conducting it did seem interested in our ideas, so may be any results won’t be as awful as expected , but don’t hold your breath.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friends AGM

 We will be holding this in the Autumn. The committee could do with some more people to share out some of the workload. If you would like any topics to be brought up at this meeting do send your ideas to us. Contact numbers at bottom of front page.

TULIP TREE ( Liriodendron tulipifera)

This tree was introduced to Britain by the Tradescants, father and son, in around 1656. They were gardeners to Charles 1. The tree can grow to 115feet or 35 metres, so ours  is a baby at about 15-20ft. Tulip tree is named for the tulip-like flowers that appear on the trees as they mature. In the autumn the tree has rich yellow and russet leaves, which remain on the tree until late November.

 

This is first time we have seen it flower, but maybe someone has seen it with flowers other years. 

All the illustrations in books do not do this beautiful flower justice.

Arranged Nature Visits to BPP for School Children.

This scheme is now up and running well. Teacher contact details:

Jordan Ihama, Waterlink Way Project Officer,

Tele: 020 8314 2556          Mob: 07743 842 893,

Email: Jordan.ogbeideihama@lewisham.gov.uk

By mail: Green Scene, Wearside Service Centre, Wearside Road, Lewisham SE13 7EZ