Please see below for the reasons why:
Due to the ongoing hot weather and in the interest of everyone’s safety and well-being, we’ve made the difficult decision to cancel the dog show scheduled for Sunday, July 20th, 2025 in Shrewsbury Park.
We’re truly grateful for your understanding and continued support. Thank you for being part of our community.
Warmest regards,
Roy and the Learn Doglish team
Roy Williams
Dog Behaviour Trainer / Instructor
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
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…
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:
Get your tickets here:
Shrewsbury Park, Plum Ln, Plumstead SE18 3AG
Conditions of participation as a stallholder
HEALTH & SAFETY
Stallholders must comply with all Health & Safety regulations at all times.
PITCH ALLOCATION
You will be allocated a pitch once you arrive at the festival, provided your completed application and full payment has been received and approved.
ENTRY
You should arrive at the Plum Lane entrance. Only one car with the stall will be permitted to use the car park or if conditions allow, you may park behind your pitch. You will have informed us of the registration information on the application form.
EQUIPMENT
We expect you to provide all your own equipment for the safe construction of your stall or activity. Please consider the possibility of inclement or hot weather at the event and plan accordingly. (This includes providing your own gazebo, table and chair)
LITTER
You are responsible for clearing any litter around your stall. Please make sure your site and the surrounding area is clean when you leave your pitch. Waste bins can be found around the site, some are for recyclable materials and some for general waste.
If your activities need any kind of license it must be available for inspection at the event.
Please ensure your signs and exhibits do not overshadow or obscure any neighbouring displays.
You must not use any amplification unless previously agreed in writing with us at time of application.
FOOD STALLS
In line with legislation, only registered food providers can make and sell food or drink on the day.
CANCELLATION
If you have made an application and money has been paid, but you then wish to make a cancellation, the following policy applies:
– If notification is received 100 days prior to the event we will refund the whole amount
– If notification is received 60 days prior to the event we will refund 50% of the fee
– If notification is received under 60 days prior to the event, you will not receive a refund.
INSURANCE
All stall holders are responsible for obtaining their own Public Liability and other relevant
insurances. The event organisers cannot insure stalls, including their infrastructure,
contents and staff. Your participation at this event is at your own risk.
