Category volunteering
Mayor of Camden helps at spring bulb planting in Bloomsbury Square
The Mayor of Camden helped out when a large number of volunteers planted spring bulbs recently in Bloomsbury Square. The Friends group, who garden regularly and generally try to keep the square looking good, was glad of all the extra hands that helped out on this occasion. Look out for the mass of flowers in […]
Goodgym supports Brunswick Square volunteers
Friends of Brunswick Square Volunteers were supported in their gardening efforts in the gardens by four Goodgym runners recently. The team weeded and removed rubbish around the western entrance to the garden. As part of the summer and autumn programme this year FoBS are planning to introduce additional planting to enhance the visual experience. In […]
Friends’ annual garden evening
The indifferent summer weather did not chose to shine on the annual gathering of committee members and volunteers from the various local garden Friends groups, but the event went ahead for a hardy few in spite of the weather. The occasion, hosted this year by St George’s Gardens, is a chance to meet other Friends […]
Spring colour in Tavistock and Gordon Squares
A great result arising from the volunteers’ planting efforts in Tavistock Square in autumn 2023….and Gordon Square (maintained by the University of London) has had a wonderful display of spring bulbs in the grass.
Thanks to the volunteers in Bloomsbury Squares
Last autumn teams of volunteers planted large numbers of bulbs in Brunswick Square, Red Lion Square, Russell Square and Tavistock Square. In February, braving the weather, they were out clearing the way for the spring display to appear (as in Brunswick Square, below) . Despite the rain in March, the flowers were colourful and abundant […]
French help in Red Lion Square
Friends of Red Lion Square have been hosting a volunteer group of five French university students, 3 girls and 2 boys, this term. During their 2-hour sessions, they have planted over 1,000 bulbs, installed stakes for willow edging to two large beds, cleaned some benches and the history boards. In often challenging weather conditions, they […]
Spring gardening dates
On the first Saturday of the month -1 April – the volunteer gardeners will be at work in the morning from 11 am in Red Lion Square (pictured) and also in Brunswick Square (2-4 pm this week, but usually 10-noon). Either group would be delighted if you want to join them for this session. They […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 