Friends of Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park Events Page
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Individual Events September
Sunday 5th September 2010, 10am - 4pm Practical Nature Conservation Join BTCV in the park for a day improving the park for wildlife and people.
Thursday 9th September 2010, 7pm Annual General Meeting + Special Guest Speaker The AGM will be followed by a presentation from Michael Rowan, Director of Mile End Park, called "Bringing the Countryside to the East End - winning hearts and minds to the cause of ecology"
Sunday 12th September 2010, 10am - 9pm BioBlitz Come and join our scientists, naturalists and other experts, for a day of fun and discovery in Tower Hamlets Nature reserve. Our enthusiastic team of experts will show you how to identify different species of wildlife, as we work against the clock to spot and record as many varieties of animals, plants, and fungi as possible. Help contribute to this scientific survey of our woodlands, meadows and ponds, joining in with the activities that interest you most. We will round off the day with a bat walk. The Soanes Centre will provide toilets and facilities, and will act as a base camp for our expedition. Come and be amazed by the nature on your doorstep!
Sunday 19th September 2010, 10am – 5pm London Open House - Walks every hour on the hour! Visit the park during the Capital's biggest architectural event where London is turned into a living exhibition for 48 hours, it is all about seeing, experiencing, exploring and understanding architecture, engineering and design. Learn more about the parks historic importance. Includes a nature walk at 2pm. Last walk at 4pm.
October Sunday 3rd October 2010 @ 10am - 4pm Practical Nature Conservation Join BTCV in the park for a day improving the park for wildlife and people. All tools and training provided.
Sunday 10th October 2010 @ 2pm - 4pm Grave research Learn all about the burial history of the park and some of the Park’s better known ‘residents’ and join members of the East London History Society in grave research.
Saturday 16th October 2010 @ 10:30am - 12:30pm Bow Beasties Wildlife Watch Club - Seeds For children aged 4 – 14 The Wildlife Watch Club takes place in the fabulous resource of the Cemetery Park, each month we do different activities to learn about Wildlife.
Sunday 17th October 2010, 2pm Wild Food Walk – Seeds and Berries Supported by the Can Do Community Grant October is a great time to get out and collect seeds, nuts and fruits to either eat or from which to grow future trees & wildflowers — anywhere you live, work, learn or enjoy yourself that would be all the better for more trees.
November
Saturday 6th November 2010, 11am Wild Food Walk - Fungus Foray Supported by the Can Do Community Grant Have you ever wondered about the difference between a shaggy ink cap and a puff ball, or which mushroom is safe to eat? Join us on our Fungus Foray around the Park.
Sunday 7th November 2010 @ 10am - 4pm Practical Nature Conservation Join BTCV in the park for a day improving the park for wildlife and people. All tools and training provided.
Sunday 14th November 2010, 10:45am Armistice Parade Our annual service to remember and pay tribute to those who have died fighting for their Country.
Sunday 14th November 2010 @ 2pm - 4pm Grave research Learn all about the burial history of the park and some of the Park’s better known ‘residents’ and join members of the East London History Society in grave research.
Saturday 20th November 2010 @ 10:30am - 12:30pm Bow Beasties Wildlife Watch Club – Bird Feeders For children aged 4 – 14 The Wildlife Watch Club takes place in the fabulous resource of the Cemetery Park.
Sunday 21st November 2010, 2pm Wild Food Walk – Winter Greens Supported by the Can Do Community Grant Come along and find out about Chickweed, Lady’s Smock and Wall Rocket along with other
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Regular Events WEEKLY Every Tuesday Weekly ‘Drop in’ Volunteer day, l0am to 4pm Come for all or part of the day. Find a job or task that suits you and your interests, and help the “Friends”, in caring for and developing Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park. The park has Local Nature Reserve status and is a great place for both natural history and human history. The time and date of volunteering may vary so before your first visit please phone Ken on 07904 186 981. MONTHLY 1st Thursday of the Month, 7:30pm - 9:30pmFriends of Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park committee meeting - (2nd Sept., 7th Oct., 4th Nov., 2nd Dec.) Whether you’re considering to maybe join the committee or you just want to find out what’s discussed, please feel free to join any one of the regular monthly meetings. 1st Sunday of the month, 10am - 4pm Practical nature conservation project ( 5th Sept., 3rd Oct., 7th Nov., 5th Dec. ) Join us for the day helping to improve the park for wildlife and people. Projects are seasonal so each month we carry out a different project. Gloves are provided along with refreshments, but please wear old clothes, sturdy footwear and bring a packed lunch. 2nd Sunday of the month, 2pm - 4pm Grave research- ( 12th Sept., 10th Oct., 14th Nov., 12th Dec. ) Learn all about the burial history of the park and some of the park’s better known residents and join members of the East London History Society in grave research. 3rd Saturday of the month, 10:30am - 12:30pm Bow Beasties wildlife watch club, (No club meeting 18th Sept., 16th Oct., 20th Nov., 18th Dec. ) For children aged 4 – 14 The Wildlife Watch Club takes place in the fabulous resource of the Cemetery Park, each month we do different activities to learn about wildlife 3rd Sunday of the month, 2pm - 4pm Guided Walk – ( 19th Sept., 17th Oct., 21st Nov., 19th Dec. ) Have a guided tour of the park learning all about the physical and/or natural history. The 19th September Walk will be part of Open House. |