'Ladywell PreLoved' Sale, Sat-Sun 16-17 April 2016

Whether you're want to buy a bargain, or make a fortune, don't miss Ladywell’s fourth coordinated *PreLoved* sale on the weekend of April 16th and 17th, 11am till 4pm daily.

For the final address list of sellers, visit https://www.facebook.com/MyLadywell/.  To get a seller's listing, email details to myladywell@gmail.com.

Repairs to River Ravensbourne Weir

Some good news: the repair of the weir and bankside is going to go ahead and EA permissions are being sought for the works currently. The anticipated time scale is as follows:

• End of March – submit Methodology incl. measures to address pollution risks, silk risks, flood risks, daily EA flood alerts.
• End of April – Flood Defence Consent approval.
• Mid-May – commence works.
• Mid-June – complete works.

Following the works there will need to be additional soft landscaping and planting which Ladywell Fields User Group may contribute to.

This Sunday: Ravensbourne River Clean-Up, 10am- 1pm

Meet in the Park at the end of Malyons Road, close to the Adventure Playground and curly railway bridge. Come suitably dressed. The well-konwn waterway charity Thames 21 will start off with a short safety talk and provide equipment including waders and boots.

Iona Orchard Volunteer Workday – Saturday 2 April, 11am-2pm

Everyone is welcome to a morning of trimming, pruning, planting and maintenance.  Meet by the community orchard in the south of the Park, at the r/o Bourneville Road, SE6. Equipment will be provided, but come wearing sturdy footwear.

Orchard news

The apple and pear trees in the Ladywell Fields orchard have received their springtime pruning and are now better prepared than ever for vigorous growth and bountiful harvest.  Thanks to all the volunteers who helped on the day.