Tag Archives: Banstead Woods

Volunteer in it for the long haul as she clocks up 1,000 Parkruns

Posted on March 25, 2024 by insidecroydon

A Croydon woman has been volunteering at local sports events for 15 years – and all she got given was a T-shirt… It was, however, a cherished 1,000 Parkruns T-shirt. Nicki Clark is thought to be the first volunteer in … Continue reading →

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Dangerous caterpillar pest closes in on Croydon’s oaks

Posted on April 15, 2021 by insidecroydon

There have been sightings in Banstead Woods of the oak processionary moth, the extremely destructive moth caterpillars which can strip a tree of its leaves, leaving it weakened, vulnerable, even killing once healthy oak trees. The Forestry Commission has been … Continue reading →

Posted in Croydon parks, Environment, Friends of Farthing Downs, Friends of Lloyd Park, Wildlife | Tagged , , | 3 Comments