WANT TO BE A WATERING BUDDY?

The TRA looks after a number of raised beds and gardens that we have developed over the years. Usually the British weather takes care of our watering needs but quite often over the summer we need to lend a hand.

This involves making a couple of trips with a watering can to a flower bed near your house. This could be twice a week during a really hot spell. 

If you would like to be a watering buddy email us at the TRA and we can get you a watering can and point you in the direction of the nearest thirsty flower bed!

COMMUNITY GARDENING

On Sunday 2 August we held a community gardening session. The gardens at Lorrimore Square were closed for 4 months during lockdown and as a result the Wildlife and Sensory Garden had not been looked after at all. A group of us spent 3 hours clearing, pruning and weeding and it now looks as good as new. It is a beautiful, shady space that has been planted to attract wildlife with a bug hotel and bee-friendly plants. It is a lovely space to sit and ponder on the lovely bench that surrounds the tree.

If you are interested in joining us for gardening, you don't need to have any experience or equipment. We have gloves and tools to share and between us we work out what needs doing to keep our gardens looking lovely. We finish with refreshments and it is a great way to spend a couple of hours. Email us at the TRA if you would like to get involved.

ROAD CLOSURES

In July Southwark Council introduced measures to create a low-traffic neighbourhood. The measures mean that: Carter Street is only accessible to buses, bicycles and emergency services; Cooks Road is blocked between Forsyth Gardens and Fleming Road; Chapter Road is blocked between Lorrimore Square and Westcott Road.

Further details are here: https://walworthstreetspace.commonplace.is/

The TRA was invited to a zoom meeting with the council on 30 July 2020 to discuss the measures. 

Before the meeting the TRA put up posters and emailed members to try and find out what people thought of the road closures. The poster is below.

During the meeting those present had the opportunity to share their views (Our TRA and Brandon TRA gave a summary of the views of their residents) but there was little time allocated for actual discussion or for the council to respond to views. 

The minutes have been circulated to those at the meeting but Surrey Gardens TRA asked for amendments to be made. We will post the minutes here as soon as the final version is circulated.