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  • hilly 11:09 pm on June 17, 2010 Permalink | Reply
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    Trim Trail 

    In a previous post on Eaglesfield park, I linked to some negative feedback on trim trails, which said no one uses them – but the other day I was on Lakedale road (very nice it is too) and i saw two wooden trim points by the paddling pool, both of which were very much in use: one by a solitary runner, possibly trying to get his arm muscles in proportion to those of his legs, and one by a family who were having lots of fun twirling round on some hoops, this was at 7 o’ clock in the evening. The devices themselves were not unattractive and it was a pleasant evening, perfect for a bit of exercise.

    Seeing this definitely made me feel more enthusiastic about the possibility of fitness facilities coming to Eaglesfield park.

     
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  • hilly 8:45 pm on June 11, 2010 Permalink | Reply
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    Neighbourhood Watch Fête 

    If you thought neighbourhood watch was about ostracising young people, putting up worrying signs, being paranoid and twitching curtains, think again, because the eaglesfield neighbourhood watch scheme are a positive force promoting what’s good whilst remaining vigilant concerning the not so good. Actually this area is more good than not, the local met beat has the lowest crime rate in the borough (in april 2010 it was 5.83) and the group can probably take some credit for keeping it that way.

    When the scheme was conceived in around late 2005/early 2006, i attended a meeting about the rising tensions between local residents and a group of youngsters in eaglesfield park, and yes the reactionary squad were out in force, claiming that if children got caned at school everything would be alright! but with the advent of the group, and the introduction of a detached youth worker (who got them to plant crocuses and take a bit of care of the park) things gradually got better. I’m not sure what happened to the yoof, although i did hear a rumour that as a treat the youth worker took them to chessington at the end of the summer, where they managed to get thrown out… i believe they were moved from the park to the woods after that, having seen them once when london bubble were performing there one night (incidentally they are back this august, trying to stop the dogs running off with their props!).

    Since then the scheme has got bigger and better, and with the inception of its website, which recently celebrated it’s first birthday, the whole police ward has gradually become more interconnected with residents on different streets (cleanthus, foxcroft, kenilworth, bushmoor etc) joining up under the shooters hill umbrella with the backing of the local safer neighbourhoods scheme.

    As part of their ongoing positive action, they will be presenting their annual Fête tomorrow (sat the 12th of june) from 130 to 430, and have amassed an impressive selection of activities.

    • Meet ‘Rufus’ the harris hawk from CBBC Animals At Work and other working birds of prey
    • Play ‘beat the goalie’ with the Charlton Athletic FC
    • Take part in mini tennis with the Shooters Hill Lawn Tennis Club
    • See the Police Air Support and meet the mounted team and traffic division. Plus Cadets and Met Specials and the Shooters Hill Safer Neighbourhood Police team
    • Listen to the Corps of Drums 97 Cadet Battery (Woolwich)
    • Children can take part in a ‘Nature Trail’ and have their face painted
    • Guided tours of the trees in the park will be hosted by Arboriculturalist Joe Woodcock.
    • The police have pulled out all the stops this year and you will be able to see the Met Police Air Support team and traffic divisions. Cadets and Met Police Specials will be on hand, and the Shooters Hill Safer Neighbourhood Police team.
    • Join in the nature trail and guided tour, and have your face and hands painted.
    • Take part in the raffle to a win 2 pairs of tickets to see Bon Jovi in the VIP suite at the 02, plus many other great prizes.
    • Yummy home-made cakes and refreshments will be on sale, as well as a bric-a-brac stand.
    • The fete opens at 1:30pm by PC Fiona Genovese of the Shooters Hill Safer Neighbourhood Police Team.
     
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  • hilly 12:00 am on March 14, 2010 Permalink | Reply
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    Eaglesfield Park Open Air Gym/Green Flag Status 

    Today I received some campaign materials from Clive Efford MP, which included the news that Eaglesfield Park is going to have its own Open Air Gym (?!) and improved signs and paths in order to meet the criteria for the prestigious Green Flag Award.

    The concept of an open air gym seems quite strange to me as I’ve become happily accustomed to the idea of people getting their endorphins behind closed doors on those bizarre W. Heath Robinson style contraptions that allow you to run nowhere, lift nothing and so on – walking the streets is certainly much more pleasant now than it was at the height of the jogging craze; these days I can happily amble around in a reverie without sweaty spandex clad neurotransmitter freaks huffing and puffing at me from all directions.

    The money itself is going to come from an Olympics Legacy fund. I assume the idea is to use the events to enthuse local people about sport at the same time as giving them an outlet for all their newfound enthusiasm – this is the legacy, and surely a good thing if it gives people something to do other than moan about the bankers nicking all our money. I’m personally looking forward to the target sports at the artillery barracks, and will be watching as much Robin Hood as I can in the run up to the games. I’m not sure if local people will be able to get tickets though, quite possibly not, and even if they can I’ve heard that they change hands for thousands of pounds.

    As for the Green Flag award, it sounds quite good considering the recognition that the Plumstead Common Environment Group have earned as a result of their award winning restoration of the Slade Ponds. It certainly bodes well for the Lily Pond plans as being able to write “Green Flag Status” on grant applications helps to make a good impression on the potential future funders by demonstrating that there is a precedent of time and money being invested in the park.

     

    • Plummy Mummy 11:57 am on March 16, 2010 Permalink | Reply

      Oooh I saw a news item about open air gyms and really like the idea. One at Eaglesfield with it’s excellent view would be good.

      • hilly 9:49 am on March 19, 2010 Permalink | Reply

        yes, the view of the surrounding area certainly beats watching a video of lady gaga mincing around in her underpants…

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  • hilly 9:37 pm on January 31, 2010 Permalink | Reply
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    Eaglesfield Park: The changing landscape 

    Coat of Arms of John Lidgbird Sheriff of Kent, 1741

    Coat of Arms of John Lidgbird Sheriff of Kent, 1741 - from which the park takes its name

    The modern name for Eaglesfield is derived from the coat of arms of John Lidgbird, who was made High Sheriff of Kent in 1741 and owned the site. His coat of arms displayed two eagles. The current play park there has seen a number of changes over the years, but as features go, it possibly started out as a dew pond, formed to collect drinking water for the Oxen grazing on deforested areas (hence the name Oxleas)1.

    At some point it became the yacht pond, as seen in the postcard pictures below, and later still a paddling pool, before being transformed into a play park around 1994.

    There’s also pictures of the (hopefully) soon to be reinstated Lily Pond.


    Update – plumstead-stories.com sent me another nice one of the park, can’t quite figure out whereabouts it is though:
    eaglesfield park

    1. From the Eaglesfield Park management plan (2008 draft). ↩
     

    • Victoria Pearce 9:58 am on February 1, 2010 Permalink | Reply

      Doesn’t it look fun & how lovely to see so many children & families enjoying the park – a little different than today. Let’s hope this can be changed with the new plans

    • hilly 11:15 am on February 1, 2010 Permalink | Reply

      Updates on the restoration of the Lily Pond are currently pending a grant application by the friends of eaglesfield park, visit their news section for details. I really hope they succeed, as long as the mulberry stays that is!

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  • hilly 11:34 pm on September 20, 2009 Permalink | Reply
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    Good Dog (Owner) 

    It might not quite be a banksy, but the council dog stencil does seem to be fairly effective at keeping the hill clean and safe, at least in the bits it appears; I certainly would tread carefully walking across the roundabout lawns on the wimpey estate, or certain parts of eaglesfield or shrewsbury park or the woods, although things are getting better.

    Anyway it seems to be a fairly serious initiative with its own enforcement officials being geared up to hit anti-social dog-owners where it hurts, i.e. the purse.

    I’m not sure what kind of dog the stencilhound is? I once saw a similar street painting in paris, and it was definitely a lapdog of some sort, you know the type that fits in a handbag, but the Greenwich version appears to be modelled on a cross between a Poodle and an Alsation, I call it a Poosation.

     
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  • hilly 9:16 pm on June 10, 2009 Permalink
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    The Treasures of Eaglesfield Park 

    Title: The Treasures of Eaglesfield Park
    Location: Eaglesfield Park Lily Pond
    Link out: http://www.foep.org.uk
    Description: Find out more about the history of this fantastic park from the
    Bronze Age to the present day and be part of shaping its future:

    * A new wildlife pond for Eaglesfield Park – what do you think?
    * Displays, pond restoration plans and information
    * Guided walks of the park will begin at 2pm and 3pm: look at the history of the park, it’s wildlife and proposals for restoring the pond
    * Children’s Nature Activities – seed planting, bark rubbing, colouring and more
    * Dress up in 1940’s costume and join in the fun!

    Free entrance / disabled access: Via ramp at the corner of Foxcroft Road and Cleanthus Road, SE18

    Organised by: The Friends of Eaglesfield Park, Froglife, Groundwork London, and Digging Dads Army Project

    Working in partnership with Greenwich Council Parks and Open Spaces
    Start Time: 12:30
    Date: 2009-06-20
    End Time: 16:00

     
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  • hilly 10:11 pm on June 5, 2009 Permalink
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    Eaglesfield Park Neighbourhood Watch Community Event 

    Title: Eaglesfield Park Neighbourhood Watch Community Event
    Location: Eaglesfield Park
    Description: The Eaglesfield Park Neighbourhood Watch Scheme is hosting their second free, family event to help foster community spirit, and promote the benefits of local neighbourhood watch schemes.

    Take part in fun activities, stands and stalls, and get to know the people that help make our community great.

    Meet the Shooters Hill Safer Neighbourhood Team; Lewisham Mounted Police; Woolwich Army Cadets; Eltham Fire Brigade; British Transport Police, Woolwich Scout Group, Shooters Hill Lawn Tennis Club; Woolwich and Plumstead Bowls Club, local Friends’ Groups – to name but a few!

    Have your face or hands painted, take part in the raffle or try some of our yummy home-made cakes.

    Event opens at 1pm by PC Cliff Graham, raffle draw 3pm.

    Eaglesfield Park, Eaglesfield Road, Shooters Hill SE18

    For more information about our scheme visit: http://www.shnws.org.uk, or email: epnws@hotmail.co.uk

    Eaglesfield Park is situated at the top of Shooters Hill, London SE18. It is the second highest point in Greater London, and boasts panoramic views over Kent. The park can be reached by the 486, 89 and 244 buses, with the nearest train stations at Welling, and DLR at Woolwich.
    Start Time: 13:00
    Date: 2009-07-11
    End Time: 16:00

     
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