Lewisham Council – Community Gardens Grants

Posted on November 10, 2011 by recycleboy

The upper limit for any award is £750.00. Deadline for applications: will be accepted until 30th April 2012 and there will be two funding rounds. Round 1 will open on 7th November 2011 and will close on 13th January 2012.  Round 2 will open 1st March 2012 and close on 30th April 2012. Eligible projects [...]

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Green Flag Community Awards – 2012

Posted on November 1, 2011 by recycleboy

This year the Borough has added to its Community Green Flag Awards, from 2 to 3. Grow Mayow joined Devonshire Road & Grove Park Nature Reserve in being awarded this accolade. Next year we are planning to win 5 as the Sydenham Garden Project and The Friends of Albion Millennium Green have agreed to work in [...]

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Community Gardens – Growing Strong!

Posted on October 18, 2011 by recycleboy

The community garden scheme has exceeded its target of helping to create 60 community gardening projects in the borough by 2012 .  There are now 62 gardens registered with Capital Growth and includes our own staff contribution – ‘Box Clever’ using old recycling boxes to grow vegetables, herbs and lavender at the Wearside Depot. I’m [...]

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Climate Week in Lewisham

Posted on March 16, 2011 by recycleboy

Next week is Climate Week – a national occasion that offers an annual renewal of our ambition and confidence to combat climate change. It is for everyone wanting to do their bit to protect our planet and create a secure future. Climate Week will shine a spotlight on the many positive steps already being taken [...]

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