Clearing Paths at Unigate Wood Nature Reserve

Allow people in the community to enjoy the Nature Reserve


Location
Namba Roy Close
London
SW16 2UD
Date and time
10:00 - 13:00
Saturday, 7th of December 2024
Who this task will support
Lambeth Parks

The Friends of Unigate Wood (FUW) are seeking help cleaning up The Wood. The day will be supervised by Dr. Iain Boulton of environmental officer for Lambeth green spaces & Ruth, the warden. The aim is to continue to create ‘dead hedges’ in strategic points in the Wood and to cut back and dig out some of the invasives e.g. bamboo, laurel, bramble etc.

The hope is to increase food sources for birds and butterflies. The butterfly population was low this year. We must act now if we are to turn the tide on these rapid declines and protect species for future generations.

Having achieved the status of ‘Local Nature Reserve’ & the ‘Green Flag award' for Unigate Wood FUW are keen to continue keeping the wood up to standard with help from the local community. We need to put the work in this Autumn, Winter and next Spring if we are to maintain that higher level. So, your help is very important and will be much appreciated by one and all. Please dress accordingly to keep warm and dry.

There will be the normal break for coffee, tea and biscuits at an agreed hour.

The Wood occupies an almost hidden site and has lots of history attached to it. It is full of 19th Century escapees from the gardens of the big houses up above (e.g. bamboo and laurel in particular). Inevitably, brambles are the most significant of the invasives. All of them appear to flourish at Unigate Wood!

We will meet at the task. GoodGymers are encouraged to walk, run or cycle there if they are able able. Gloves and tools will be provided. You are encouraged to wear sturdy footwear, long trousers, and long sleeves.

The FUW will be onsite for the full 3 hours, but feel free to come for any duration that suits you.

To find the location, travel the length of Sunnyhill Rd away from Streatham High Road and turn left into Valley Rd. Namba Roy Close is the first right. Sunnyhill School on the corner of the two roads is the local landmark. The steps up into the Wood are facing you once inside Namba Roy Close.


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Who's going

  • Isabel Adamson
  • Adam Soliman
  • Jason Kurtis

Discussion

Simona
Simona
Monday September 30th, 2024 20:03

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Simona
Simona
Monday September 30th, 2024 20:05

Hi Jason, I am trying to sign up but it's not working - when I click on a button "Sign up now", the new window pops up asking to Complete the sign up but nothing happens after.

Anastasia Hancock
Anastasia Hancock
she/her
Wednesday October 2nd, 2024 11:33

Hi Simona, after you click on sign up now it should come up with a list of roles for you to choose from. I've just tested an it seems to be working fine - do you want to try again and let me know if there is still an issue?

Simona
Simona
Thursday October 3rd, 2024 09:53

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Simona
Simona
Thursday October 3rd, 2024 09:54

Hi Anna, no still no luck I am afraid. When I click on Sign up Now, this window quickly closes down, nothing happens after. No I don't see the list of roles to pick from.

Jason Kurtis
Jason Kurtis
Thursday October 3rd, 2024 10:06

Hi Simona - I made some updates to the listing which may help resolve the issue. Please try again when you have a chance.

Simona
Simona
Thursday October 3rd, 2024 19:24

No still the same Jason. Can you ask someone else to try, maybe it's my browser

Anastasia Hancock
Anastasia Hancock
she/her
Friday October 4th, 2024 10:21

Hi Simona, it's working for me. Could you please email missioncontrol@goodgym.org and they can help you sort out the issue. Thanks

Jason Kurtis
Jason Kurtis
Tuesday October 8th, 2024 09:57

Hi @Simona - Are you still having issues trying to register? If so, you are still welcome to come along even if you havent been able to register on the GG website. We are also doing this Session this coming Saturday 12/10

Jason Kurtis
Jason Kurtis
Wednesday November 20th, 2024 11:18

Hi @simona - are you still planning to come help out on saturday? dont worry too much if you cant get the registration to work on the website, youre still welcome to come

Jason Kurtis
Jason Kurtis
Wednesday November 20th, 2024 15:16

This mission has now been postponed until 7 December.

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Location
Namba Roy Close
London
SW16 2UD
Date and time
10:00 - 13:00
Saturday, 7th of December 2024
Who this task will support
Lambeth Parks

Sign up by 10:00pm on Thursday 5th December so we can let Jason know who to expect.

Walkable

As you will make your own way to the task, feel free to walk or run as you wish.

Ideal for beginners

Namba Roy Close
London
SW16 2UD

If you travel the length of Sunnyhill Rd away from Streatham High Road and turn left into Valley Rd, Namba Roy Close is first right. Sunnyhill School on the corner of the two roads is the local landmark. The steps up into the Wood are facing you once inside Namba Roy Close.


Jason Kurtis
Led by Jason Kurtis

GoodGym Wandsworth TaskForce member


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