Tag Archives: The Downlands Project

Trust mourns Mathew Frith, champion of Hutchinson’s Bank

The London Wildlife Trust last night announced the sad news of the death of Mathew Frith after a long illness. “Mathew was, in many ways, the heart and soul of London Wildlife Trust. His passion for nature, his commitment to … Continue reading

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Rare flowers seem common on our Midsummer’s dream walk

Our latest wildlife amble for Inside Croydon readers took place this week, with MOIRA O’DONNELL showing the way across a part of the North Downs with rare flora and fauna, and all just a tram ride away Photos by AUSTEN … Continue reading

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Downlands and TCV volunteering day, Addington Hills, Oct 13

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Arrival of cattle is the latest sign that winter is coming

NATURE NOTES: The parks and open spaces in and around Croydon are undergoing the annual, melancholy change, writes STEVEN DOWNES It always seemed that the end of summer was marked by the staging of the Last Night of the Proms. … Continue reading

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