Tag Archives: Farthing Downs

Bird-watchers are on the look-out in annual species count

Posted on May 14, 2019 by

JOHN BIRKETT, of the RSPB Croydon group, spotted his first swallow of the summer at the weekend. He’s now preparing himself for a very long day on Thursday. Here, he explains why. Photos by JOHN FLYNN This month sees the … Continue reading →

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Happy Valley to be granted National Nature Reserve status

Posted on April 6, 2019 by

Some of Croydon’s best-known and most popular open spaces are to be afforded similar status to a National Park, giving protection from the threat of development. In a proposal to be considered by the City of London Corporation on Monday, … Continue reading →

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City Commons guided ramble over Farthing Downs, Feb 2

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City Commons Funghi Walk, Farthing Downs, Nov 11

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Farthing Downs Flower Walk, Coulsdon, Jun 16

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Farthing Downs heritage and conservation guided walk, May 22

Posted on April 26, 2018 by
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Our parks and open spaces deserve some dogged support

Posted on September 3, 2017 by

CROYDON COMMENTARY: Coulsdon residents have been outraged by council suggestions for possible future commercialisation of Happy Valley with “glamping” and caravans. LEWIS WHITE puts forward his point of view I’m all for meaningful use of parks for events, as long … Continue reading →

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