Friends Of Littleheath Woods
Gazette Article 

November 2009

The Friends thought that something strange was going on when Croydon’s Community Partnership Officer paid an unscheduled visit one workday morning and took a photograph of the group. The reason for this was that we had been granted an award for ‘The Best Conservation Project’ in Croydon in Bloom. Three of us went along to receive the award from the mayor in the Braithwaite Hall and the group photograph was displayed on a large screen. We were all very pleased that our work has been recognised in this way. However, we enjoy what we do in the knowledge that it is of benefit to those who use the woods and the wildlife that lives there. We know that it is vital to preserve these green oases in an increasingly urban area.

Work has continued between rain showers and fog. At this time of the year it has mainly consisted of clearing debris, bramble and bracken to give other plants a chance to thrive. The winter is a good time to work on the trees and we are able to trim branches which prevent the council mowers from cutting right to the edges of the fields. It is surprising how quickly the woodland encroaches onto the open areas.

If you are interested in joining a work party or helping in any other way, then please ring 020 8651 4914. More information can be found on our website www.btinternet.com/~folw.croydon .

Shirley Shephard

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