Forthcoming events

Nov
15

Scything/pruning

Meet at Linford Christie Stadium W12 0DF. We will be working just north of the Central Copse and Model Aircraft Flying Zone to scythe long grass, cutback scrub and prep the hedge for the first hedgelaying sessions next week.

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Sept
13

Bat Survey

Meet at Stadium entrance (W12 0DF)

Kate McVay | she/her

idverde Community & Ecology Adviser - Wormwood Scrubs

kate.mcvay@rspb.org.uk

+447485389730

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Sept
7

Bird Ringing Demo

Model Aircraft Flying Zone

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Facilitated by Bill Haines of the West London Birding Group. Bill has over 25 years of experience with bird ringing and has worked for the RSPB, WWT and BTO during his career as an ornithologist. The ringing demonstration will be drop in (join us whenever you can!), but there's a higher chance of seeing interesting things earlier in the morning - so do keep that in mind. We will have a central hub on the Model Aircraft Flying Zone (just north of the central copse), and I have included a what3words location for you all (see above).

Kate McVay | she/her

idverde Community & Ecology Adviser - Wormwood Scrubs

kate.mcvay@rspb.org.uk

+447485389730

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Jul
26

BioBlitz

Come join us for a day of exploring the amazing biodiversity at Wormwood Scrubs!

Our BioBlitz event is all about discovering and documenting the various plants, insects, birds, and more that call this urban oasis home. Whether you're a seasoned nature enthusiast or just curious about the world around you, this event is perfect for all ages and knowledge levels.

The day will be split into 4 different surveying sessions led by the onsite RSPB Community and Ecology Adviser, each lasting approx. 1.5 hours, covering birds, reptiles, butterflies and plants. Please feel free to join us for any and all of the sessions that interest you!

Email Kate.McVay@idverde.co.uk to reserve a space on any of the listed sessions or use the sign up link provided if you are planning to join us for the whole day!

7-8.30am Birds

9-10.30am Reptiles

11am-12.30pm Butterflies

1.30-3pm Plants

To sign up please go to Eventbrite here

Location: Wormwood Scrubs W12 0DF (outside of stadium entrance)

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Jun
25

Annual General Meeting of FOWWS

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Friends of the Scrubs will be held on Tuesday 25th June at Brickfields Hall, Eynham Road, London W12 at 6.30pm.

(Scroll to the bottom for documents)

There will be all the usual items at an AGM, (Review of the past year, Accounts, etc) and discussion about issues facing the Scrubs.

We expect discussion of the proposed Masterplan to be an important element of the meeting, both the formal planning application from WSCT to OPDC and our objection to it, which many of you have already supported, and the Masterplan works which are not part of the planning application too.

The Charity’s constitution says that three existing Trustees must stand down at each AGM, and it is the turn of Emma Ransom and Faye Thomas who are retiring under the rotation rules, and Joaquim Pereira who was co-opted as a trustee earlier this year and therefore must now be re-elected. We are very fortunate in that all three trustees are offering themselves for re-election.

If any Friend wishes to put themselves forward and contest these three to become a Trustee, they should first contact Stephen Waley-Cohen at stephen@swc-office.co.uk to discuss what being a Trustee involves, and then if they wish to, they must send their full details (including name, address, email address, phone number, length of time as a Friend) together with a short statement as to why they wish to be a Trustee of the Friends, via email to Carmel McLoughlin, Secretary and Trustee of The Friends of the Scrubs at cmfowws@gmail.com. This needs to be received not less than 21 days in advance of the AGM ie no later than 23:59 on Monday 3rd June 2024. Details of all candidates standing for election, or re-election, as trustee will be circulated to all Friends with the formal Notice of the AGM. If there are any additional candidates for election as Trustee, then there will be a vote at the AGM on the 25th June, with the opportunity to vote by proxy if you cannot attend in person.

All the Trustees hope there will be a good attendance this year, with the Trustees planning to stay after the meeting to join Friends in conversation and refreshments. Do plan to come if you can.

Regards,

Carmel McLoughlin

Secretary and Trustee of the Friends of the Scrubs

Formal notice, Annual Report 2024 and Minutes of AGM 2023 - download from buttons below.

To send a comment, to suggest an agenda item or just to let us know you will attend you may also choose to complete the form below.

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Apr
19

Butterfly Survey

Meeting in Scrubs Lane carpark (W12 0HU). A lot of the survey route may still be significantly flooded so please come equipped to deal with mud and standing water. Contact Kate McVay, +447485389730

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Apr
12

Butterfly Survey

Meeting in Scrubs Lane carpark (W12 0HU). A lot of the survey route is still significantly flooded so please come equipped to deal with mud and standing water. Contact Kate McVay, +447485389730

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Mar
23

Spring Birdwatch

Join us for an informative walk around the Scrubs to improve your identification skills and learn about some of the species commonly seen on site. No experience required, but this event is BYOB (bring your own binoculars)!

Meet at 10am at Scrubs Lane Car Park, W12 0HU

rsvp Kate.McVay@idverde.co.uk

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Feb
23

Hedging: whip planting

Join the Scrubs Ecology Officer Kate Mc Vay in planting a new section of hedging. It’s an exciting NEW opportunity to get stuck into some hedge planting on Fri 23 Feb from 10:00 - 15:00. This section of hedge will be extending the current southern boundary hedge with a diverse mix of whips specially selected to benefit the wildlife on site. 

As always, please RSVP with Kate on the numbers below if you are keen to get involved in any of the above dates. 

Office: +442076101834 Mobile:  +447485389730

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Feb
16

Hedgelaying

Kate McVay leads volunteers in learning how to lay dead hedges to help the wildlife of the Scrubs. Stout footwear and appropriate clothing are essential. Bring your own refreshments.

With all hedgelaying workshops: if you are a newbie, it is best to book yourself onto at least two workshops as the first one will be very much a learning experience.

Meeting point: just north of Linford Christie Stadium.

Click here to contact Kate McVay, Ecology Officer, for information

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Feb
13

Hedgelaying

Kate McVay leads volunteers in learning how to lay dead hedges to help the wildlife of the Scrubs. Stout footwear and appropriate clothing are essential. Bring your own refreshments.

With all hedgelaying workshops: if you are a newbie, it is best to book yourself onto at least two workshops as the first one will be very much a learning experience.

Meeting point: just north of Linford Christie Stadium.

Click here to contact Kate McVay, Ecology Officer, for information

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Feb
9

Hedgelaying

Kate McVay leads volunteers in learning how to lay dead hedges to help the wildlife of the Scrubs. Stout footwear and appropriate clothing are essential. Bring your own refreshments.

With all hedgelaying workshops: if you are a newbie, it is best to book yourself onto at least two workshops as the first one will be very much a learning experience.

Meeting point: just north of Linford Christie Stadium.

Click here to contact Kate McVay, Ecology Officer, for information

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Feb
6

Hedgelaying

Kate McVay leads volunteers in learning how to lay dead hedges to help the wildlife of the Scrubs. Stout footwear and appropriate clothing are essential. Bring your own refreshments.

With all hedgelaying workshops: if you are a newbie, it is best to book yourself onto at least two workshops as the first one will be very much a learning experience.

Meeting point: just north of Linford Christie Stadium.

Click here to contact Kate McVay, Ecology Officer, for information

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