In May, the Friends of West Norwood Cemetery kindly invited me to join them on a guided tour of Highate Cemetery. Like West Norwood, Highate is one of London’s seven great Victorian cemeteries. In just under 200 years, as well as places of burial and cremation, they have become sizeable and important natural habitats in…Continue Reading “London’s cemeteries – nature’s oases”
A Streatham Society Report, by Judy Harris At the Lambeth Horticultural Society’s prize giving event in October 2024, Tony Pizzoferro, retiring Chair, was honoured for his 40 years service to the Society. He was presented with a Royal Horticultural Society Recognition Certificate. Tony is well known to everyone connected to the LHS, to visitors to…Continue Reading “TONY PIZZOFERRO – CONGRATULATIONS!”
We are delighted to reschedule this Talk which was originally due to be given in September. Wednesday 4 December 8pm The Old Library Speaker: Norinka Ford There will be opportunities to buy a range of floral art items from the Hut during the evening. Talk begins at 8pm. Doors open at 7.30pm. The evening includes refreshments…Continue Reading “Wednesday 4 December: free Talk & Demonstration on Floral Art”
If you have limited or no access to outside space for gardening, there are many community groups in Lambeth managing green spaces who welcome volunteers. From beautifying a flower bed to growing your own veg, you may find something locally to suit. We’ve listed a few groups but there are many more. Keep an eye…Continue Reading “Gardening when you don’t have a garden”
UNFORTUNATELY, WE HAD TO CANCEL THIS EVENT BECAUSE OF FLOODING AT THE OLD LIBRARY. Wednesday 25 September 8pm The Old Library Speaker: Norinka Ford There will be opportunities to buy a range of floral art items from the Hut during the evening. Talk begins at 8pm. Doors open at 7.30pm. The evening includes refreshments (with a…Continue Reading “Wednesday 25 September: free Talk & Demonstration on Floral Art CANCELLED”