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Tag Archives: Kenley Common
Step into autumn on a guided tour with Coulsdon’s fun guys
The City Commons rangers, who help to care for large areas of open space in the south of the borough, are well-respected as fun guys to deal with. And over the next few weeks, they will demonstrate as much with … Continue reading
Posted in City Commons, Coulsdon, Croydon parks, Environment, Kenley, Old Coulsdon, Wildlife
Tagged Autumn, City Commons, Coulsdon Common, Farthing Downs, Fungi, Fungi forays, Kenley Common, Riddlesdown
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Calves’ arrival comes right on time for Commons’ GPS herd
The rangers at City Commons, the precious open spaces around Coulsdon, Kenley and Riddlesdown, are celebrating the arrivals of the first new-borns in their herd of Sussex cattle. The rangers have been closely monitoring the cows and calves throughout the … Continue reading
Posted in City Commons, Community associations, Coulsdon, Croydon parks, Environment, Friends of Farthing Downs, Kenley, South London Downs NNR, Wildlife
Tagged City Commons, City of London, Coulsdon, Coulsdon Common, Farthing Downs, GPS, Happy Valley, Kenley, Kenley Common, No-fence technology, Riddlesdown, Sussex cattle
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Kenley astronomers capture the Northern Lights gone south
The star-gazers at Kenley observatory got a real eye-full this week, enabling them to produce some stunning photographs of the Aurora Borealis, as the Northern Lights came south once again. Seeing the Aurora used to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, usually … Continue reading
South London’s commons people win international award
The City of London Corporation has won the World Urban Parks Legacy Award for 2024 in recognition of its outstanding contribution to the preservation, management and enhancement of London’s urban green spaces. It is the first collective city Legacy Award, … Continue reading
Posted in City Commons, Community associations, Coulsdon, Croydon parks, Environment, Friends of Farthing Downs, Old Coulsdon, South London Downs NNR, Wildlife
Tagged City Commons, City of London Corporation, Coulsdon, Coulsdon Common, Epping Forest, Farthing Downs, Friends of Farthing Downs and Happy Valley, Hampstead Heath, Happy Valley, Kenley Common, Old Coulsdon, Riddlesdown, South London Downs, World Urban Parks Legacy Award
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Kenley Common’s ranger finding ways to save hedgehogs
Volunteering days across Coulsdon Common and Farthing Downs, and a special summer holiday forest adventure for children are among the activities coming up The City Commons ranger at Kenley Common has been working on a project this summer to help … Continue reading
Posted in City Commons, Croydon parks, Environment, Gardening, Wildlife
Tagged City Commons, Coulsdon Common, Farthing Downs, Hedgehogs, Kenley Common
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Coulsdon’s precious commons maintain their Green Flag status
City Commons, the Corporation of London team which manages the open spaces at Farthing Downs, Riddlesdown, Kenley Common and Coulsdon Common, have been successful in maintaining their important Green Flag and Green Heritage award status. The scheme is an international … Continue reading
Arrival of wheatears and whinchats mark the end of the summer
The weather has turned. And the City Commons Rangers have begun to notice the difference in the wild birds arriving on Farthing Downs, and noted in their latest newsletter. September signifies a change in birdlife with many species on the … Continue reading
Magnificent seven: City Commons celebrate Green Flag awards
Coulsdon Common, Kenley Common, Farthing Downs and Riddlesdown are among seven open space areas in and around Croydon that are managed by the City of London Corporation and which have won Green Flag status again this year. The City Commons … Continue reading
There’s mushrooming interest in wildlife on local commons
NATURE NOTES: Winter visitors are eagerly awaited, while City Commons’ guided walks made some fascinating discoveries Winter birds, including redwing and fieldfare, are expected to start arriving on the green spaces in and around Farthing Downs, Coulsdon. These visitors fly … Continue reading
Posted in City Commons, Environment, Nature Notes
Tagged City Commons, Coulsdon Common, Farthing Downs, Kenley Common, Riddlesdown
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Help the Commons rangers plan for 10 more years of care
City Commons, the organisation operated by the City of London which manages a selection of green spaces in and around Croydon, is preparing its 10-year management plans, and is seeking input from the public which might influence how it approaches … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, City Commons, Croydon parks, Environment, Wildlife
Tagged City Commons, Coulsdon, Coulsdon Common, Farthing Downs, Kenley Common, Riddlesdown
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Eggcellent Easter Trail, Kenley Common, Apr 18
Posted in City Commons, Croydon parks, Environment, Kenley
Tagged City Commons, Kenley, Kenley Common
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City Commons Fires and Food, Kenley Common, Feb 21
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Tagged City Commons, Kenley Common
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City Commons Fungi Walk, Kenley Common, Sep 22
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Tagged City Commons, Kenley, Kenley Common
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Ranger-guided Bat Walk, Kenley Common, Sep 6
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Tagged City Commons, Kenley, Kenley Common
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Woodland Adventure Trail, Kenley Common, Aug 2
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Tagged City Commons, Kenley, Kenley Common
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Santa’s Reindeer Trail, Kenley Common, Dec 23
Posted in Activities, Environment, Kenley, Kenley Airfield Friends Group, Wildlife
Tagged City Commons, Kenley, Kenley Common
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UnHappy Valley: plans for glamping and festivals at beauty spot
The latest in a series of council consultations about the future of the borough’s parks and open spaces is suggesting that a noted local beauty spot could be handed over to another public body to look after, or that it … Continue reading
Ranger-guided Bat Walk, Kenley Common, Aug 18
Posted in Croydon parks, Education, Environment, Kenley, Wildlife
Tagged City Commons, Kenley Common
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Enchanted forest self-guided trail, Kenley Common, Aug 18
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Tagged City Commons, Kenley Common
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Kenley Common Festival of Archaeology, Jul 22-23
Posted in Education, History, Kenley
Tagged City Commons, Friends of Kenley Airfield, Kenley Airfield, Kenley Common
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