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Coram charities feature at Friends of St George’s Gardens AGM 23 March
The Friends write: Our AGM will be on Thursday 23 March at 7pm at the KCBNA Community Centre in Marchmont Street. Anyone is welcome to join us. We will have a business meeting first – report on the year, accounts and elections – followed by refreshments and then a guest speaker. When thinking who we […]
Leaf Blowing and Wildlife
The enormous number of leaves which fall in the squares, especially in autumn, have to be dealt with and the usual way is by using leafblowers. Noisy, yes; causing a dust, yes; but economical on scarce manpower and important for exposing the grass, in particular, to as much light as possible in the winter. But […]
New trees and shrubs in the Bloomsbury Squares
As part of the Queen’s Green Canopy, 8 wild cherry saplings (Prunus avium ‘Stella Colt’) have been planted in Woburn Square by the University of London and 3 in Gordon Square (below) over the winter. While tiny at present, they will have spring blossom as they grow, hopefully to full size. (The fruits are edible […]
Gardening re-starts in Red Lion Square on Saturday 4 March
Enjoy fresh air and exercise doing some supervised gardening! Everyone is welcome with no previous knowledge necessary. Meet by the Café at 10.30 onwards for a free coffee and a chat! Tools will be provided. Wear sensible clothing and footwear and bring gloves. We have 100 hedgerow whips to plant amongst other tasks, guided by […]
The House of Pankhurst, Russell Square
The home of Suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst was on the site where the Kimpton Fitzroy Hotel now stands on the east side of Russell Square. There’s a commemorative plaque on the side of the building in Bernard St. Old black and white footage shows a huge procession of white-clad women passing through Russell Square for Suffragette […]
Women’s History Month in Bloomsbury
What better way to start Women’s History Month 2023 than by celebrating a bunch of determined women who, overcoming huge hurdles, excelled in the male-dominated world of medicine, smashing multiple glass ceilings along the way. A walking tour with Camden Guides will take you in and out of the squares. Booking essential, see links below. On 2 […]
Gardening – it’s good for your health, and the gardens!
Spring is on the way and the new gardening season is about to start. Friends of Brunswick Square’s gardening group have their first session of the new year, led by a professional, on Saturday 4 February, 10-12 noon – just come along and join in. No experience needed. Red Lion Square gardening group will start […]
Big Garden Birdwatch, 26-29 January
Join in the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch event on 27-29 January Big Garden Birdwatch is fun, free and for everyone. And you don’t need a garden to take part! Counting birds from your balcony, or in your local park will play a vital role in helping us understand how UK birds are doing. Sign up […]
What are Friends for?
Throughout London, our much loved and greatly valued green spaces need people to help promote, animate, enhance and protect them.Over the past 20 years a Friends movement of park users has grown up and expanded. Whilst every site, and every group, is unique and has its own distinct character, the activities that Friends carry out […]
Bloomsbury Squares & Gardens 