We are pleased to report that, after more than two years of negotiation, we have finally agreed a new lease with Lambeth Council. This will secure the Society’s use of the Trading Hut for 10 more years. While the agreed rent will be higher than previously, it remains well below commercial levels. The Society’s Committee…Continue Reading “Report from The Transition Working Group”
What is wildlife gardening? Here’s a very useful discussion from the Wildlife Gardening Forum. We provide educational support to group members (and LHS members more generally) in benefitting wildlife and increasing biodiversity in their gardens. We aim to show that realistic wildlife-friendly gardening can be accessible, affordable and enjoyable for all. The group was formed…Continue Reading “WILDLIFE GARDENING GROUP 2026”
“Hornets are taking the ferry” Asian Hornet nest, found in a tree in Sundridge Park, Bromley, this summer. The nest was subsequently destroyed by the National Bee Unit. Photo: NBU An update from our member Bob Jackman We are still waiting for the Asian hornet to arrive. Well, that is the case if you are…Continue Reading “Asian Hornets in England 2025”
We are very sorry indeed to announce the death of Bob Tydeman earlier this month. Bob, pictured above left, awarding a prize at this year’s Spring Flower Show, is perhaps best known to LHS members as our Show Secretary. He fulfilled that role for many years with a calm and kindly professionalism. Only last month,…Continue Reading “Bob Tydeman”
Update on The Moths Project – a total of 39 species for August! Wildlife Gardening Group Co-ordinator Czech Conroy reports: I put out the moth trap last night (24 August). I was expecting/hoping for slightly more than the 5 moths and 4 species that I got on 3 August, because I’ve got more flowering plants…Continue Reading “What a difference 22 days makes”