Not many people know that hidden behind the houses in Rosendale Road is one of the largest allotment sites in London. There are over 450 plots, spread out over a hill where from the top the [...]
Green Living Articles
Grow your own veg
I don’t know about you, but as soon as the sun starts shining and the temperature starts creeping up to highs of 12 degrees, I start planning Spring/Summer barbecues in my head. Then, I look [...]
Something’s Taking Root in Crystal Palace
The world is facing the serious challenges of climate change, depleting resources, and economic insecurity. In particular, the end of cheap oil is going to impact on our lives, whether we like it or not. [...]
Buy a Christmas Tree and Plant a Tree in Africa
This year you can make your Christmas tree count more than usual. Thousands of trees could be planted in Mali thanks to the festive Christmas Forest in London this December. Every Christmas tree sold by [...]
Eat your Local Greens
A new local weekly veg bag scheme, Local Greens, launched last month in the Dulwich and Herne Hill area and already has over 70 customers. Local Greens was set up up by four enthusiastic people from [...]
Go “Meat Free” for a day in November
In October 2010 Dulwich Vegan and Veggie Society (DVVS) was founded with the aim of making Dulwich a greener place by networking with local businesses, school and churches and encouraging them to consider reducing their [...]
Could you make use of some free paint?
If you are decorating your home or community centre, paint is available at Southwark’s Recycling and Reuse Centre at Manor Place in Walworth, as part of the national Community Repaint scheme. Paint is completely free but with an [...]
Barley straw sausages, anyone?
No, not the latest from Heston Blumenthal… Some of you may have already noticed the mysterious giant straw ‘sausages’ floating in the lake at Dulwich Park, tethered to the booms that mark the boundary of [...]
