Latest news from the Rec
Read the latest stories and updates about the work of the Friends of Conway Rec, including upcoming Work Days.
A brace of workdays – 4th and 18th February
There was a fantastic turnout on both days for clearing, digging and planting in the dell (behind and around court no.5). The aim is to end up with something like…
2018 events in Enfield’s parks and green spaces
Happy New Year to all Friends of Conway Rec – neighbours, volunteers, partners and supporters. If you fancy walking off any hints of over-indulgence, here’s an update on what’s happening…
Work Day report: November 27, 2017
Thanks to all who pitched in for another successful Work Day. Some serious progress was made in the wilder regions behind court 5 and, following plan B, a substantial cleared…
Work Day report, October 15, 2017
Another excellent turnout, a cracking day for it – and so much got done: digging, planting, flowerbed-shaping, sweeping, booming, composting, pruning, weeding, strimming and tidying – not to mention…
A magic circle of mushrooms
Spotted in the Rec recently – this magic circle of horse mushrooms. They’re apparently edible (don’t quote us on this though), but best not to try as dogs in that…
Shear bliss!
Some good news on the funding front – we’ve just received word that the Friends of Conway Rec have been awarded a grant of £550 from the Enfield Parks Department’s…
Work Day report: July 16, 2017
Thanks to all who pitched in for another successful Work Day. We had 5 Enfield Conservation Volunteers, and at least a dozen others! Here are some of the things we…
Work Day report, June 5, 2017
Once again the sun smiled on our forks, spades, knee-pads and bald spots. We were a select bunch this morning, with several of our workers having a range of other…
So what plants are in the new hedge?
Our new evergreen hedge is taking shape nicely. Here’s a rundown of the key shrubs that we’ve planted… Griselinia littoralis (Family: Griseliniaceae) · G. littoralis is a fast-growing, large, upright…
Planting in the Rec: future plans
From the green telephone box on the paved path to the metal railings at the other end of the tennis courts, we’re working on an informal hedge including flowering shrubs,…
Big Lunch: coming soon to a park (very) near you
A lovely date for your diary – this year’s Big Lunch in Conway Rec takes place on Sunday, June 18. Join friends and neighbours for a picnic in the Rec…
Hedge-tastic! Work Day report, April 23, 2017
As you know, we’ve been prioritising the replacing of the leylandii trees around the tennis courts with more attractive native hedging plants, such as yew. After extensive clearing, digging and…