'The Pleasaunce Post'

We went on a bear hunt

Michael Rosen, the celebrated children's author and former children's laureate, entertained 300 school children in East Greenwich Pleasaunce last week.

Rosen treated the excited children from Halstow. St. Jospeh's and Christchurch schools to a number of his funny, onomatapoeic poems and had them joining in and remembering the verses with ease.

But the highlight was a performance of his most famous book, 'We're going on a bear hunt', loved by children throughout the world.

Undeterred by high winds and spattering rain the author and the children (not to mention local councillors and parents) had a wonderful time.

The event was organised by the Friends of East Greenwich Pleasaunce and formed part of the PARKSfest series of events talking place throughout the Borough's parks and open spaces.

East Greenwich History Map

East Greenwich has a surprisingly rich and fascinating history which Richard Sylvester has cleverly brought to light in a 'history map' of the area.

The lottery-funded project gives a brief overview of the history of East Greenwich and the Peninsula over the last 2000 years, through themes such as buildings, industry, people, transport, leisure, ships, war, art, and wildlife.

Richard is also giving a guided story-walk through East Greenwich on Thursday 23rd (details here).   

The maps are free. Click here for details of how you can get one.