Thanks to the generosity of Mastercard, the Friends of Mayow Park have new picnic benches for the picnic area. They were originally part of a 90 metre long bench, built by CJ Benches and constructed near City Hall for a Big Lunch launch event on 25th May. Then they were taken apart to be rebuilt as 3 metre long benches to be donated to the London boroughs.
Sunday, 12 June 2011
Picnic benches in Mayow Park
Thanks to the generosity of Mastercard, the Friends of Mayow Park have new picnic benches for the picnic area. They were originally part of a 90 metre long bench, built by CJ Benches and constructed near City Hall for a Big Lunch launch event on 25th May. Then they were taken apart to be rebuilt as 3 metre long benches to be donated to the London boroughs.
Sunday, 5 June 2011
Big Lunch in the picnic area
35 people came to take part in the Mayow Park Big Lunch and brought their picnics. There were 4 separate groups but people in each group spoke to others. The light drizzle did not spoil the afternoon and luckily the heavy rain started after we all left. The picnic benches kindly donated by Mastercard for this occasion, were very useful and enabled everyone to find a seat.
The picnic benches were originally part of a 90 metre long picnic bench, erected near City Hall for a 'Big Lunch' event on 25th May. This super-long bench was then cut into manageable lengths and distributed among the local boroughs, with 2 of Lewisham's parks being lucky recipients. Photos of the benches will follow in a few days time.
The picnic benches were originally part of a 90 metre long picnic bench, erected near City Hall for a 'Big Lunch' event on 25th May. This super-long bench was then cut into manageable lengths and distributed among the local boroughs, with 2 of Lewisham's parks being lucky recipients. Photos of the benches will follow in a few days time.
Planting in the Pavilion Triangle beds
Friday 3rd June 1.30pm: A team of volunteers continued the planting and watering of the Triangle beds. The artichokes are beginning to grow again after their transfer from Grow Mayow to their new home in the smaller bed of the Triangle. The fennel plants are growing in a block and should provide a hazy display as they grow. Calendula plants were added in the smaller bed and should produce beautiful orange flower heads quite soon. The parsley has grown to give a gorgeous green bundle of leaves. More pansies were planted to plug the gaps along the edge of the bigger bed. More lavendar and sage plants were added in the bigger bed. Several callaloo were planted into the smaller bed. A map indicating the different plantings is being prepared and will go into the noticeboard when it is ready.
Picnic benches
Friday 3rd June: Friends of Mayow Park took delivery of picnic benches, generously donated by Mastercard. These benches formed part of a 90 metre long picnic bench erected on 25th May near City Hall in support of the Big Lunch. The 90 metre bench was built by CJ Benches. It was later dismantled and distributed to the London boroughs in time to be set up in parks for the Big Lunch on 5th June. One picnic bench was installed at Grow Mayow and the rest in the picnic area adjacent to the children's playground on the western side of the park. Photos to follow!
Thursday 2nd June: Green Flag judges came to look at Mayow Park.
*Although the paths are in a bad way at the moment, work will start soon to resurface one section near the children's playground.
*Glendale teams have been working hard to complete the older children's playspace and some of the equipment in now available for use. There is even a small woodland walk going behind the yew tree into the wooded area.
*The grass in the cricket square is looking better after being watered thoroughly with a very long hose. Today, 4 days later, the much needed rain has arrived, so the grass will get a good soaking and we should be able to see the difference with a few days.
*Although the paths are in a bad way at the moment, work will start soon to resurface one section near the children's playground.
*Glendale teams have been working hard to complete the older children's playspace and some of the equipment in now available for use. There is even a small woodland walk going behind the yew tree into the wooded area.
*The grass in the cricket square is looking better after being watered thoroughly with a very long hose. Today, 4 days later, the much needed rain has arrived, so the grass will get a good soaking and we should be able to see the difference with a few days.
Saturday, 28 May 2011
Today at the Triangle
A lot of weeding today round the bigger bed means that the fruit bushes are more visible and the weeds don't try to compete with them.The pansies look very pleased to be on show again. The grass at the edges round the smaller bed was trimmed very expertly by Mike. More herbs were planted. Much discussion on how to fill this large space. Another working party is planned for the end of the week, to put in more shrubs and bedding plants. Thank you to all who joined in today.
Saturday, 21 May 2011
NEXT TRIANGLE WORKDAY 28 MAY
The next weeding and watering workday at Pavilion Triangle (near the entrance opposite Burghill Road) will be Saturday 28th May 2011.
Do join us, even for 1/2 hour, from 11am to 2pm. If you have gardening tools, please bring along some for hoeing and digging. We may also do some more planting.
Volunteers have been watering the plot because of lack of rain and some more plants have been added to the smaller bed. For more information please email friendsofmayowpark@ymail.com See you there.
Do join us, even for 1/2 hour, from 11am to 2pm. If you have gardening tools, please bring along some for hoeing and digging. We may also do some more planting.
Volunteers have been watering the plot because of lack of rain and some more plants have been added to the smaller bed. For more information please email friendsofmayowpark@ymail.com See you there.
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