Clearing Paths at Unigate Wood Nature Reserve
Allow people in the community to enjoy the Nature Reserve
Location
Namba Roy CloseLondon
SW16 2UD
Date and time
10:00 - 13:00The 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
Discussion
Location
Namba Roy CloseLondon
SW16 2UD
Date and time
10:00 - 13:00Sign 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.
Led by Jason Kurtis
GoodGym Wandsworth TaskForce member
What to look out for
Age Restriction
GoodGym welcomes anyone aged 18 or over. If you are under 18 then you will be unable to participate in any GoodGym activity
Make sure you've read our general guidelines for safety when running and at a task.
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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.
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?
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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.
Hi Simona - I made some updates to the listing which may help resolve the issue. Please try again when you have a chance.
No still the same Jason. Can you ask someone else to try, maybe it's my browser
Hi Simona, it's working for me. Could you please email missioncontrol@goodgym.org and they can help you sort out the issue. Thanks
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
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
This mission has now been postponed until 7 December.
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