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Next Work Day: Sunday, 23 October, 2016

By Keith Weller / October 20, 2016

Thanks to all who made it to the last Work Day to work in and on the Rec. We had an especially strong team of younger members, each of whom…

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Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly

Have you read our information panels yet?

By Keith Weller / October 20, 2016

We’ve been delighted to be still receiving so much positive feedback for the four information panels that we installed in the Rec last year. Even now, months on from their…

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2015 – A busy year

By Keith Weller / February 10, 2016

2015 has been a busy year for upgrading some well-worn features of our park. Early in the year, the wooden fence at the pond end of the Rec was replaced…

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Paying our way

By Keith Weller / May 22, 2014

We were fortunate to receive a grant from Biffa last year. The money helped us renew and secure the pond-edge, and buy native flowers, shrubs and trees. We’ll apply for…

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Egyptian Goose

Islands in the sun

By Guest Author / May 22, 2014

Egyptian Geese continue to grace us with an occasional visit to the Rec. They (a kind of duck, really) also visit Broomfield and Grovelands – and may just come from…

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Activity Report May 2014

By Keith Weller / May 22, 2014

In the Autumn, box hedging was planted behind the railing along Conway Road to soften a rather harsh area. On our March Activity Day, Enfield’s Conservation Volunteers joined us. These…

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A bumble bee enjoying the crocus pollen in Conway rec, North London

Some planting stories

By Keith Weller / May 22, 2014

We added 160 more daffs and 500 crocuses in October 2012 This year, we bought and planted a range of large trees – including hawthorn, wild cherry, mountain ash and…

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A request to dog walkers

By Keith Weller / May 1, 2014

Lots of children and families enjoy the Rec. It’s great, too, for dog-owners to have a small park to enjoy. Many take great care to clean up after their pets…

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