A new aspect to Shrewsbury is opened up by our guide, local herbalist Hazel Holt, in a free walk.
Book a place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/herb-walk-tickets-1375840348519?aff=oddtdtcreator
If preferred, drop a note through at 189 Plum Lane to reserve a place
Have you got a passion for your hobby or interest? Maybe you volunteer for a fantastic charity that you’d like to represent?
Then why not be a stallholder at our next festival? It will be held on
We pride ourselves on having a great display of stalls and entertainers. We love having old friends back, as well as new local community groups, charities, hobbyists or other sellers.
We welcome hundreds of visitors on the day – mostly local people living close to the park, but increasingly people from Greenwich and Bexley; and sometimes even further afield.
Please read the terms and conditions (see link below).
Picnic in the Park Stallholder Terms and Conditions
Please complete the form below by 20 June 2025, but as early as possible before the event to guarantee a spot (we reserve the right to close applications if we are unable to accommodate stallholder applications on the day):
Picnic in the Park Stallholder Application Form
**If you require any further information or have trouble with the links please email: werfsp@gmail.com as we are happy to help.**
Saturday’s bird walk led by Tim was well worth starting at 8.30am!
Before even leaving the carpark we watched a pair of Sparrowhawks being hustled along by a Carrion Crow. Obvs a local territory dispute. The group quickly got into birdspotting and a couple other accomplished photographers joined in. So any new photos are welcome on this page, or perhaps as an entry in the calendar competition…
The walk finished about an hour later, and we got to hear (but sadly not see) the tiny little Firecrest who likes to flit around holly trees.
Apparently the earlier you get into the woods on a spring morning the more birds you will discover so there’s a challenge.
Spring is here! The birds know and you can share it with them on this guided walk led by Tim Rymer, our own knowledgeable birdwatcher.
Meet in the carpark off Plum Lane ready to go at 8.30am. BYO binoculars (not essential) but sturdy shoes are. The walk is free and lasts approximately an hour.
No dogs please.
It’s an offroad route through the woods and might not be suitable for all wheels. Please contact werfsp@gmail.com with any questions about accessibility.
Bus 244 stops by the fire station, 5 minute walk to the carpark entrance on Plum Lane.
TICKETS click https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/morning-bird-walk-tickets-1259698725799?aff=oddtdtcreator
In October 2024 the intrepid Hedgehog Survey Team braved soggy weather and mud to gather data from two sites in Shrewsbury Park and the results are in fantastic black and white infrared footage…
The FSP calendar is back by popular demand and we’re extending a challenge to all photographers up to and including 15 years old, to enter their ideas for the 2026 version!
Think out of the box!
We’ll start with the business meeting including Chair’s Report, Treasurer’s Report and election of Management Committee. If you’d like to join the Committee please check out the December email again, and then contact us prior to the meeting (werfsp@gmail.com).
Please bring your comments and concerns for new business as well as events you would like to support.
One of our members whom you may already know, Roy Williams, with be giving a talk on dog behaviour strategies to make the park safer and more relaxed for ALL users, including the dogs. Q&A afterwards.
Spread the word to anyone who is new to the neighbourhood. If you know anyone who could use a written version of this info, let us know or print one out for them, please.
See you there!
Kris Inglis and the Management Committee
It was time to fight back the brambles, a continuous job to keep variety in Shrewsbury Park – and still reap the tremendous blackberry crop this year.
Our local Scout leader, Ruby Shand rallied some Scouts to work on their hedgerow area and the Plum Lane path. She also happens to run the Volunteer Days for Barclays employees and once again organised a gang of 25 to donate their time and energy to park tasks.
They followed the expert guidance of John Denton, whose butterfly transect and paths really needed opening up. Plus the crossroads corner and other adjacent paths were cleared for all park users. At least until the next spurt of growth!
They enjoyed the gorgeous day, time outside and a picnic for lunch. And we would like to thank them all for a sterling job which hopefully you are all benefiting from as you walk the park.
Thank you Barclays and 10th Royal Eltham, John for leading and Ruby for organising.
And a good time was had by all!
Our annual celebration of the park event co-sponsored by Parksfest, Greenwich, was a rousing success thanks to the Management Committee and loyal helpers-on-the day from the membership. There was a diverse mix of craft and community interest groups stalls, tasty local food on offer AND the return of the Dog Show to kick off the day.
The weather cooperated for attendees bringing their picnics, families and friends to enjoy music, entertainment and simply sharing the delights of Shrewsbury Park.
I wish to sincerely thank Sandra, Iris, Zena, John, Ron and Roy of the Committee who took charge and did the lion’s share of the work in the lead up and on the day. ( I was unable to be involved this time – Kris, Chair)
We are always open to new Committee members so please consider joining and adding your skills. FSP do a lot of nature-based activities as well as the Festival and Quizzes. Look out for the AGM in November or contact werfsp@gmail.com anytime. The Park needs its Friends Group more than ever.
Here is a gallery of the Festival highlights:
Friday 31 May 6.45pm for 7pm
All proceeds to benefit Shrewsbury Park.
Our amazing Quizmasters, Geoff and Dee will ask some suitably tricky questions, and we even see the return of the charades round by the Improvshrews!
Come and join us – bring your family, friends or anyone with a quizzer brain and have a barrel of laughs – you won’t regret it
Open Bar with snacks available in the House
At just £8 per person, it’s a very cheap and fun night out, so come and join us!
Bring your own nibbles
Tempting Raffle Prizes
Renowned Quizmasters Dee and Geoff
Prize for the winners (and for the biggest losers!)
Tables of 6 maximum: Just to make it fair and spread the brains around equally!
Tickets via eventbrite:
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