20080606-07 Springwatch
Springwatch 6-7 June 2008
Springwatch 6-7 June 2008
This page is dedicated to the "Breathing Place" transformation (Note that this corollary program to the BBC2 Springwatch series has since terminated) *.
This page is dedicated to the "Breathing Place" transformation (Note that this corollary program to the BBC2 Springwatch series has since terminated) *.
It was a great occasion for Surrey Square and a milestone for the wildlife area.
It was a great occasion for Surrey Square and a milestone for the wildlife area.
Lots of residents took part and the two day of works it took to transfigure the place.
Lots of residents took part and the two day of works it took to transfigure the place.
Thanks to all the volunteers that have given time and cheerful energy to help improve Surrey Square Park even if they did not live locally.
Thanks to all the volunteers that have given time and cheerful energy to help improve Surrey Square Park even if they did not live locally.
I was much touched by their dedication and enthusiasm.
I was much touched by their dedication and enthusiasm.
* The "Breathing Place" program was associated with the television series "Spring Watch" and "Autumn Watch" on the BBC2 channel UK.
* The "Breathing Place" program was associated with the television series "Spring Watch" and "Autumn Watch" on the BBC2 channel UK.
A short video of the event can be seen here
A short video of the event can be seen here
Some volunteers that took part in the works. The atmosphere was fantastic and even the Community Wardens chipped in
Some volunteers that took part in the works. The atmosphere was fantastic and even the Community Wardens chipped in
These are the people that made it all happen!! All have been super but in particular my heartfelt thanks to Jon Best, the Southwark Ecology Officer, and Naomi Arnold, Learning Project Manager , BBC London.
These are the people that made it all happen!! All have been super but in particular my heartfelt thanks to Jon Best, the Southwark Ecology Officer, and Naomi Arnold, Learning Project Manager , BBC London.
Before and after
Before and after
People of all sort came around to give a hand. Here is Simon Hughes our MP. Not bad for a politician ;-)
People of all sort came around to give a hand. Here is Simon Hughes our MP. Not bad for a politician ;-)
Here some volunteers from the London Wildlife Trust, BCTV , etc. They all worked like professionals, and we can't thank them enough.
Here some volunteers from the London Wildlife Trust, BCTV , etc. They all worked like professionals, and we can't thank them enough.
Together with local help they built a well constructed and pleasant environment with a thrifty and ingenious use of recycled and second-hand materials. With little, they built much.
Together with local help they built a well constructed and pleasant environment with a thrifty and ingenious use of recycled and second-hand materials. With little, they built much.
Even people that lived in the Surrey Square area but later moved away showed up and helped. Some just walked in when they saw the commotion and others, that couldn't be on the grit and dirt itself made themselves nonetheless useful in their own ways. For instance a good Samaritan amongst the neighbours just come down with some homemade food for us and gave few words of support. Even children were drafted in!
Even people that lived in the Surrey Square area but later moved away showed up and helped. Some just walked in when they saw the commotion and others, that couldn't be on the grit and dirt itself made themselves nonetheless useful in their own ways. For instance a good Samaritan amongst the neighbours just come down with some homemade food for us and gave few words of support. Even children were drafted in!
Work finished everybody took part in the fête taking place on the Surrey Square Park. Good occasion to see neighbours and make new friends.
Work finished everybody took part in the fête taking place on the Surrey Square Park. Good occasion to see neighbours and make new friends.
All photos (apart from the "before"view of Albridge St and the one above) are courtesy of (at the time) local photographer Allison Devlin that has kindly granted permission to use the material.
All photos (apart from the "before"view of Albridge St and the one above) are courtesy of (at the time) local photographer Allison Devlin that has kindly granted permission to use the material.