'The Pleasaunce Post'

Picnic in the Pleasaunce - Saturday 2nd June, 12 noon - 5pm

Wildflowers in the Pleasaunce

Photos by Gavin McGregor

In October 2011 volunteers from Transition Westcombe and the Friends of East Greenwich Pleasaunce planted wildfower seeds in-between the lime trees along the north wall of the park.

It was an experiment and we didn't know if it would work. But as you can see from the photos, it clearly did. And what a wonderful sight they are.

You may have noticed areas around trees and against fences where the grass has been allowed to grow. This isn't Parks being lazy, it's deliberate. We've asked them to do this in order to attract pollinating insects - bees and butterflies.

Not only do they look beautiful, they also eat predatory insects like aphids, thereby reducing the need for pesticides to protect our new fruit trees.

The idea is to make the 'hoggin' path around the park as much like a country lane as possible. 

The Council has agreed to the plan but can't give us any money towards the new gate and fencing (estimated cost £8,000 - £10,000). With that in mind we propose to change the boundary of The Bridge centre (formerly The One O'Clock Club) to allow the path to continue along the south and west walls, thus allowing dog-walkers and others to complete whole laps of the park.

East Greenwich Community Festivals, the group organising the 1948 Olympics-themed event in August, have offered to contribute, as part of a legacy project. But if you know of any other funding sources, do let us know.

In the meantime, enjoy the flowers.

Easter Egg Hunt this Sunday

More fruit trees for the Pleasaunce

(photo by Lara Ruffle)

Green-fingered volunteers from Transition Westcombe and The Friends of East Greenwich Pleasaunce dug, planted and staked six new fruit trees on Sunday 8th January.

The new additions - varieties of plum and apple - bring the total number of trees in the Pleasaunce Memorial Orchard to 12.

Many thanks to The London Orchard project for providing the trees and expertise in how to prepare the ground and erect the protective cages. Thanks also to Greenwich Parks for giving the go-ahead and providing copious quantities of mulch.

An impressive effort saw the six trees planted into two hours. Well done everyone.

**** Carols in the Pleasaunce ****

CAROLS IN THE PLEASAUNCE

SUNDAY 11TH DECEMBER

2PM - 4PM

SANTA ARRIVES AT 2.30PM

MULLED WINE, MINCED PIES, AND A GOOD OLD SING-ALONG

SINGING LED BY HALSTOW SCHOOL CHOIR

ALL WELCOME

MAP HERE

'THE BRIDGE' PLAY GROUP AT EGP

 

'The Bridge' at East Greenwich Pleasaunce (the new name for the One O'Clock Club which ended in Summer following the withdrawal of Council funding) is pleased to announce:

NEW WEDSNESDAY MORNING PLAY SESSION FOR UNDER 5s!

WEDNESDAY 9th NOVEMBER, 10AM - 12 NOON.

There will be a free taster session from 11am.

9th NOV - Boppin Bunnies

16th NOV - Baby Ballet

30th NOV - Theatre Tots

'Sing and Sign' and 'Diddi Dance' have also confirmed sessions (dates to be confirmed)

THE FRIDAY MORNING SESSIONS (10 - 12 NOON) WILL CONTINUE AS NORMAL

And the The Bridge is also open every afternoon from 12 - 3pm

COST?

Only £1.50 per family (to cover building running costs)

WHO'S RUNNING IT?

Friends of East Greenwich Pleasaunce members voluntarily (Kelly Salambasis, Beth Alpert, Eve Daniels, Julia Wright, Rachel Ayres, Adrienne Longmore)

WHAT DOES THE PLAY CENTRE HAVE TO OFFER?

Plenty of toys and equipment for Under 5s, including a ball pit, playhouse, slide and climbing house, books, dressing up clothes. Outside there's a lovely fully-enclosed playground with slide/climbing frame and cars/rocking animals.

PLEASE COME ALONG AND SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL FACILITIES.

More information: thebridgeSE10@gmail.com

*** TRAFALGAR DAY SERVICE ***

TRAFALGAR DAY SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE

EAST GREENWICH PLEASAUNCE

Chevening Road entrance

SATURDAY 22ND OCTOBER 2011

12 NOON

Macmillan Coffee Morning, Fri 30th Sep

  

Coffee fundraiser  

The Pleasaunce is joining in the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning to raise money for Macmillan the cancer charity.

Our Macmillan Coffee Moring takes place at the Café in East Greenwich Pleasaunce this Friday, September 30th. Running from 10 am to noon, members of the local community will sell cakes and jam and the café will donate money for every coffee sold and you can also buy a ticket for the Big Pleasaunce Raffle for Macmillan.

So bring your friends along for a nice cuppa and help raise some funds for Macmillan. Last year the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning hosts helped raise more than £8 million. And since 2011 is the centenary year it is hoped to even top that.

We hope to see you there.

NEW MORNING SESSION FOR BABIES AND TODDLERS PLAY GROUP

 

WHAT?

New friendly and welcoming play group for parents with babies and toddlers

WHERE?

East Greenwich Pleasaunce Centre (formerly The One O'Clock Club)

WHEN?

First trial session Friday 9th September, 10am - 12am

COST?

Only £1.50 per family (to cover building running costs)

WHO'S RUNNING IT?

Local mums voluntarily (Kelly Salambasis, Beth Alpert and Eve Daniels)

WHY?

The traditional One O'Clock Club hours of 12 - 3pm aren't convenient for all parents and many have asked for a morning session to complement the existing play group hours.

WHAT DOES THE PLAY CENTRE HAVE TO OFFER?

Plenty of toys and equipment for under 5s, including a ball pit, playhouse, slide and climbing house, books, dressing up clothes. Outside there's a lovely fully-enclosed playground with slide/climbing frame and cars/rocking animals.

WE'LL ALSO BRING FREE HOME-MADE CAKE!

PLEASE COME ALONG AND SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL FACILITIES.

More information: KellySalambasis@gmail.com

 

Picnic in the Pleasaunce, 5th June

 

 

*** ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ***

 

 THE FRIENDS OF EAST GREENWICH PLEASAUNCE

invite you to our

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

on

WEDNESDAY 4TH MAY, 7.30PM

at

CHRIST CHURCH FORUM

TRAFALGAR ROAD, SE10 9EH

 

Members are invited to stand for election to the positions of chair, secretary and treasurer. We would also welcome nominations for new committee members.

If you are interested please contact Matthew Wall before the meeting (mtpwall@o2.co.uk, 07941 315256).

Hope to see you there!