Got green finders? Charlton Community Gardens would like you to join them for their gardening party this Sunday morning.
They say…
This coming Sunday, July 3rd, we have our Gardening Party from 10 am until 12 noon at Charlton Station. Gardening experience isn’t necessary, but please bring some gloves, if you have them. We have tools for you to use.
Please join us as close to 10 am as you can because if the weather changes, or the tasks listed below are completed, we go home.
The tasks for Sunday: – general weed and litter pick – water – tie up any climbers – remove acanthus from the pollinator-friendly area – continue the audit of flowering plants in the pollinator-friendly area – prune the Cornus in the station bed – tie in/cut back climbers on the back wall, including the vine – move bark chippings away from base of raised beds – other tasks as identified on the day
The sale is part of a wider community day that will also feature the Charlton Society, Charlton Toy Library, Charlton Community Gardens, Blackheath Flower Club and the Friends of Greenwich Park, with a discovery trail and crafts for children.
Inside Charlton House there will also be a World War I-themed day as part of its Meet the Collection series of events.
Proceeds from the plant sale will go towards the walled garden and the society’s other work as well as the Greenwich & Bexley Cottage Hospice.
The event runs from 11am to 3pm this Sunday.
Meanwhile, this evening Charlton Community Gardens will be hosting its own plant sale in front gardens in Inverine Road, Elliscombe Road, Sandtoft Road and Wyndcliff Road. See its website for more details.
If your garden or window boxes could do with brightening up, Charlton Community Gardens is offering you the chance to pick up some new plants and to get a spot of exercise at the same time.
The group traditionally ran a plant sale at Charlton station each year, but during last year’s lockdown opted to hold it from people’s from gardens instead. It was such a hit, the group is doing the same again this year.
So this Thursday evening, you’ll be able to pick up plants from front gardens on Wyndcliff Road, Sandtoft Road, Inverine Road and Elliscombe Road. It starts at 5.30pm, and you’ll be able to pay for your plants using honesty boxes or the group’s JustGiving page.
Charlton Community Gardens’ community orchard is next to the Old Cottage Cafe
A message from CHARLTON COMMUNITY GARDENS…
Charlton Community Gardens are keeping in touch this autumn with a ‘Takeaway’ bag.
Children, with a little help, can enjoy these activities at home.
– Plant a bulb in a decorated jam jar
– Make and colour a Halloween mask
– Make a plastic flower to put in the jam jar
– Enjoy some quizzes and word searches
Collect your free bag from our Cafe Orchard (Community Orchard) – next to the Old Cottage Coffee Shop in Charlton Park on Thursday October 29th between 10.00 and 12.00. Children must bring an adult with them.
Please email us to book your bag – your child’s age and gender would be helpful: charltoncommunitygardens[at]gmail.com.
You’ve got another chance to buy plants this weekend
Our green-fingered spies tell us that last Thursday’s Charlton Community Gardens plant sale was a roaring success, with lots of locals taking the opportunity to wander around the area and pick up some new plants from front gardens.
So they’re doing it again. This time, it’s on Sunday afternoon from 3pm to 4.30pm, from gardens in Inverine Road, Elliscombe Road and Charlton Lane.
You can pay by cash in an honesty box or pay online.
The plant sale usually take place at Charlton station
Every year, Charlton Community Gardens holds a plant sale at Charlton station. Then the coronavirus struck and put paid to that.
So this year, the group is having a socially-distant plant sale on Thursday 21 May between 4.30pm and 6.30pm – you’ll be able to buy from local front gardens in Eastcombe Avenue, Sandtoft Road, Bramshot Avenue, Elliscombe Road and Inverine Road. You can pay online or through honesty boxes.
It’ll be better than the queue for B&Q and you can get some exercise into the bargain.
Dates for your diary
A round-up of March events we’ve found in and around SE7. What have we missed? Let us know in the comments below or email neilclasper[at]gmail.com, and we’ll update the post as we get the chance.
7th March: International Women’s Day Celebration, Charlton House, 5-10pm. “Food, music, theatre, poetry and dance, a truly international evening of female talent”.
8th & 9th March:Charlton Lido Open Weekend: free swimming and barbecue. Swimming 9-5pm; Barbecue 12-5pm on the Saturday (we recommend checking the Better website for exact details nearer the time).
15th March:Charlton Society talk on ‘The Art of the Folly‘ by Russell Bowes. Charlton House, 2.30pm.
16th March: ‘SE7: Music From Around The World’. Cattleya, Charlton Church Lane, 7.30-10pm. ‘An evening of music from Central Charlton’s own resident band‘.
22nd March:Big Dig Day – Maryon Park Community Food Growing Garden, 10am-4pm. – Help your local community garden get ready for the new growing season. – See how the garden has developed since last year. – Help to seed a wild flower meadow bank. – Refreshments provided.
22nd March: Charlton Park Riding for the Disabled Association Open Day – “Join us for pony rides, fun & games!”. Charlton Park RDA, 11am – 4pm.
29th March: Charlton Toy Library Easter Party. Charlton Assembly Rooms, 2-4pm. £3 per person (under 12 months free) – tickets on sale at sessions at Charlton Toy Library, Charlton House (Tues, Thurs and Fri 09.30-12.30). “Face painting and a raffle with fantastic prizes also available. All funds raised go to supporting Charlton Toy Library’s ongoing work at Charlton House, providing a safe and fun place to meet, play and borrow toys, books, games safety equipment and lots more”.
Disclaimer: These listings are up to date to the best of our knowledge, but we advise checking details with the event organisers before attending any events.
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