Category Archives: Friends of Spa Wood

All Croydon parks ‘under threat’ says environmental campaign

Posted on March 23, 2022 by insidecroydon

A shocking report from charity CPRE London highlights how the council’s Local Plan has put every open space in the borough at risk from development, writes PAUL LUSHION, our environment correspondent Croydon, and its planning protection-lite revised Local Plan, has … Continue reading →

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Spa Wood volunteers and council work both win ‘Tree Oscars’

Posted on October 17, 2020 by insidecroydon

Croydon has won two “Tree Oscars” in awards announced this week by the Forestry Commission and the Mayor of London. The London Tree and Woodland Awards are in their 12th year of celebrating the work of individuals, communities and professionals … Continue reading →

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Woods group wins £2,000 grant to create ‘magical’ nature trail

Posted on August 23, 2019 by insidecroydon

The Friends of Spa Woods group has received a £2,000 grant to create a nature trail through their part of what remains of the ancient Great North Wood, using wood carvings, fairy doors and a few other surprises thrown in … Continue reading →

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Festival of the Great North Wood, Spa Wood SE19, Sep 7

Posted on August 8, 2019 by insidecroydon
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