Barnes Common

We had a session on pruning at the Intro to Growing course this week. Here, our participants are working out how they would prune this apple tree. If you'd like to learn how, join our free Pruning Tips & Techniques workshop on 11 October. It's free to attend: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/workshop-p...

Autumn Fayre Join us on Saturday the 18th of October,10am-4pm for a day of autumn activities: Yaffles, fungi walk, apple pressing , crafts, nature table, pumpkin decorating, conker competition, cake stall and pizz...

We’ve got pumpkin crafting, fungi and plant walks, a conker challenge, children’s activities with local organisations, a sustainable market with local independent businesses, and of course, tea, coffee, pizza and cake… lots of cake! Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/autumn-fa...

We are thankful to Ringden Farm who are once again sponsoring apple pressing at our annual Autumn Fayre. Join us on the 18th of October and help us press the apples with our old fashioned apple press, stay for a while and enjoy all the fun of the fair!

Autumn Fayre Join us on Saturday the 18th of October,10am-4pm for a day of autumn activities: Yaffles, fungi walk, apple pressing , crafts, nature table, pumpkin decorating, conker competition, cake stall and pizz...

This activity is part of our Autumn Fayre, a community celebration of Apple Day and autumn. Join us for apple juicing, fungi and plant walks, willow weaving and more. Entry to the Fayre is free but there is a charge for some activities. Book here: www.eventbrite.com/cc/autumn-fa...

Autumn Fayre Join us on Saturday the 18th of October,10am-4pm for a day of autumn activities: Yaffles, fungi walk, apple pressing , crafts, nature table, pumpkin decorating, conker competition, cake stall and pizz...

The morning walk is for all ages, while the afternoon walk is suitable for ages 16+. Tickets cost £5 plus booking fee: www.eventbrite.com/cc/autumn-fa...

For over a decade he served as chair, later president and trustee at the South London Botanical Institute, and he was also vice-president of the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland.

Roy Vickery worked at the Natural History Museum for many years, collects and writes on the folklore of British and Irish plants. His extensive Plant-Lore Archive covers all aspects of the folklore and traditional uses of plants.

After our very popular summer walk, we are delighted to welcome back botanist and plant flora lecturer Roy Vickery. He will be leading two short strolls at our Autumn Fayre, about Wonderful Weeds in the morning, and Healing Hedgerows in the afternoon.

Autumn Fayre Join us on Saturday the 18th of October,10am-4pm for a day of autumn activities: Yaffles, fungi walk, apple pressing , crafts, nature table, pumpkin decorating, conker competition, cake stall and pizz...

This activity is part of our Autumn Fayre, a community celebration of Apple Day and autumn. Join us for apple juicing, fungi and plant walks, willow weaving and more. Entry to the Fayre is free but there is a charge for some activities.
Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/autumn-fa...

Autumn Fayre Join us on Saturday the 18th of October,10am-4pm for a day of autumn activities: Yaffles, fungi walk, apple pressing , crafts, nature table, pumpkin decorating, conker competition, cake stall and pizz...

Tickets to the willow weaving workshop including all materials cost £10 and we are offering early bird tickets at £8 per person (plus booking fee) - book while there is availability. Sessions start at 10:30am, 12 noon and 2pm, spaces are limited. www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/autumn-fa...

Ellie will be selling her handmade baskets and she will also be running three workshops during the course of the day. Participants will be creating their own decorative willow swallows.

We are delighted to welcome back our long time friend and collaborator, spoon carver and basket maker Ellie Morgan, founder of Wood Wool Willow to this year's Autumn Fayre.

...read more about the water quality of the brook here: barnescommon.org.uk/sewage-pollu...

We are hoping that the pollution will completely disperse over the coming days and won’t have an impact on the local wildlife at Barnes Common nature reserve. Once the water quality has returned to normal, we still need to point out that the water may look clear...

...there were no signs of fish or wildlife in distress, and water quality was normal. The primary impact is discolouration, and we expect this to disperse naturally in the next couple of days. No ecological impact is expected.” We tested the water on Friday and found elevated levels of E.coli.

There was a sewage pollution incident in the Beverley Brook on Friday 26 September. The source of pollution was upstream of Wimbledon Common. According to the Environment Agency which has been investigating the incident “whilst there was some visual discolouration in the Beverley Brook at Barnes...

Autumn Fayre Join us on Saturday the 18th of October,10am-4pm for a day of autumn activities: Yaffles, fungi walk, apple pressing , crafts, nature table, pumpkin decorating, conker competition, cake stall and pizz...

His expertise covers many disciplines including forensic botany, the plants of North-west Europe, invasive species and the history of botanical science. Dr Mark Spencer is also a writer, public speaker and television presenter. Book here: www.eventbrite.com/cc/autumn-fa...

We are very happy to welcome back botanist Mark Spencer to our Autumn Fayre, to lead his very popular fungi walks, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Dr Mark Spencer is an experienced and internationally respected botanist...

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Besides the invitation to Keystone events, our Keystone members also receive a 25% ticket discount to our events, valid for up to 5 bookings per event. We'd love it if you could join us: barnescommon.org.uk/membership/

Membership Get free membership Get Keystone membership I would like to sign up without donating I would like to make a donation when I sign up £3,510 of £1 raised *Keystone members will receive a unique code…

...Everyone returned to the Pavilion for refreshments and the opportunity to chat with staff and trustees about our work. You can join our circle of core supporters by upgrading your free Friends membership to Keystone supporter, and pledging a £50 yearly donation:

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It was lovely to welcome many of our Keystone Friends to a thank you event recently. Our Senior Conservation Manager, Will Scott-Mends led an evening walk on Barnes Common with updates on our nature conservation work...

Test your skill in conkers to get to the top of the leader board! Adult and U14 categories with prizes for U14 winners. Fascinated by agricultural machinery? Our tractor and Gator will be at the event - you may even sit in the operator's seat if you like.

Famed entomologist Richard 'Bugman' Jones, earthworm expert James Skillicorn. and botanist and folklorist Roy Vickery will be hosting stalls and activities throughout the day. Feeling competitive? This year's conkers competition will be in the form of mini games.

Come and visit the Community Growing team in the polytunnel, and have a go at crafting a pumpkin! There will be lots of different crafting materials to choose from - come along and get creative! Explore our nature table stocked with fascinating specimens of local wildlife, staffed by our expert team

We'll also have a woodcraft activity with the fabulous Ellie from Wood Wool Willow. For the first time this year we'll have a number of local, sustainable tradespeople offering their products for sale, including hand-made soaps, local honey, natural candles, local art, and hand crafted baskets.

Join botanist Dr Mark Spencer for a fungi walk or visit our Lifelong Learning area for family friendly seasonal fun! The Mortlake Community Association will have crafts for children and the AfC’s YES bus will be there with activities for young people.

We are looking forward to our Autumn Fayre on Saturday the 18th of October! We've planned a day full of fun! Apple celebration - Bring your apples for juicing in our traditional apple presser. Don't worry if you don't have an apple tree, we'll have apples available for you!

Barnes Common

... Luckily the weather held until everyone was safely on their way home (or in the pub celebrating with brunch). There is still time to make your donation - any amount is gratefully received, and helps us in delivering our conservation and education work:
www.justgiving.com/charity/barn...

We are so grateful to our fantastic team of fundraising runners who took on the Richmond Running Festival for us this Sunday! Thank you to Nicky Buley, Alex Baker, Paddy Hayes, Yusuf Kassim, Emma Braithwaite, Stan Broughton, Noemie Pacatte and Tom Webb, you are all amazing! 1/2

We are looking forward to seeing you at the @barnescommunity.bsky.social Barnes Food Fair on Saturday 13th September, when we’ll be on stage at 2:30pm demo’ing some of the produce we have been growing. Come along, get to taste a variety of fruit & veg, and find out how to grow and how to cook them!