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Thank you one and all!

The FSP Fundraising Quiz on 9 October raised the impressive amount of £531.50, a combination of ticket sales and raffle takings. Julie and Rob of the Committee did a great job of planning and whipping up the raffle prizes.

We would like to extend special thanks to Kate Halpin, our Very Able Quiz Presenter, for organising the rounds, scoring and providing several bonus prizes to keep the winners and losers sweet. Questions ranged from dog breed identification to a fiendishly tricky music intro round.

We would also like to thank our partners at Shrewsbury House who generously gave us the library rent-free in exchange for all the bar takings on the night. It was a really fun night of ‘community spirit’ – which, along with the funds, will benefit the Shrewsbury Park we all share.

Thank you for supporting this and hope to see you at a future activity – AND the AGM coming in January.

The Management Committee

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SAUNTER 2026 SUCCESS

Thanks to all who attended and those who made it happen – the Summer Festival was a hit once again. We’ve got a glowing report to submit to Royal Borough of Greenwich for the Parksfest grant.

As Chair I would like to warmly thank the Management Committee for their endless enthusiasm, ideas and follow through on the plan: Julie Hayward, Sue Walker (sec’y), Rob Hurst (treas), Roy Williams, John Wadsworth and Alan Deacon.

And thank you to the fabulous team of volunteers who supported set up, troubleshooting and take down on the day.

A vibrant variety of stalls, entertainment and activities drew lots of local people – and many stayed the afternoon at the grand picnic event. We met old friends, made new friends, shared park project ideas and generally had fun together. Prime objective met!

 The photo gallery attached – taken by Nic McIntosh – gives you some of the highlights. If you have more photos to share please send them to hello@fspark.org.uk and we will add them.

It was a true community effort. Thank you🤗

Anyone who scanned the QR volunteer code or spoke to a member will be contacted for future help.

We have a date for the Dog Day so save-the-date Sunday 13th September 1-4pm.

Environment, Events, Organised walks

Up with the birds

A keen band of humans caught up with the birds on the Spring Bird Walk last Saturday morning.

Walk guide, Tim Rymer, summed it up –

“Lots of birdsong- Blackcaps, Chiffchaffs, Song Thrush etc, great views of Nuthatches and Stock Doves with nesting/feeding/courtship activity, Green Woodpecker and a few brief snatches of the elusive Firecrest in song.

As happens with birding straight after the walk had ended and people left Marcin, Jan and I saw three Swallows fly through.”

Many thanks to all who helped and came along to listen.

This peregrine falcon was spotted by Craig the week BEFORE the walk!

Environment, Events, Organised walks

Spring Bird Walk – Saturday 11 April

Spring is here! As if you haven’t already heard it from the birds themselves.

Come along and join us in a guided bird walk with Tim Rymer, a knowledgeable FSP member, who will lead us through favourite birdspotting areas of Shrewsbury Park.

It’s a prompt 8.30am start in the carpark off Plum Lane.

*Wear sturdy shoes and warm clothing – binoculars are helpful too.

*Dogs are not allowed on this walk which lasts approximately an hour.

*The walk is free, but donations to FSP projects are welcome.

Book on Eventbrite here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/guided-spring-bird-walk-tickets-1985074342796 or drop a note at 189 Plum Lane to reserve places.

This is a RAIN or SHINE walk!

The route begins on paved paths but then goes off road through woods, not suitable for all wheels. Any access questions please contact werfsp@gmail.com

Bus 244 stops by the fire station, short walk from the carpark entrance

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Remembering Ron

We hope you have had the pleasure to run across Ron Senkus sometime over the last five decades, working somewhere in the Dothill Allotments or roaming the rest of Shrewsbury Park being an active member and steward of Shrewsbury Park – and walking his dogs.

We’ll miss you, Ron.

But we know you’ll continue growing along with the trees and bulbs and veg and signposts and your immense knowledge with which you blessed the whole of the park. Ron served on the management committee since our founding meeting in 2006, sharing his extensive environmental advice, practical crafting skills and humour.

There is a plan in place to develop the Rowton Road open area which started as a hedgerow – planted by Ron and members about 8 years ago – and enrich it with native bluebells and tree with a circular seat round it in his memory.

If you would like to donate please click here.,….

We’ll let everyone know when planting begins if you want to help.

With heartfelt thanks,

The current Management Committee

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Winter Newsletter + AGM on Friday 16 January at 7pm – Shrewsbury House

It may be chilly but the Park continues to hold special moments of discovery whether you’re strolling along or rushing to work.

And please take some time click on the link and read about the events of 2025 as we head towards the promises of the new year.

http://fspark.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-FSP-End-of-Year-Newsletter-1.pdf

Think about how you can contribute to the health and wellbeing of the natural park residents and the neighbourhood users. And then put the Annual General Meeting in your diary for …

Details at the beginning of the newsletter above.

Environment, Events, Organised walks

Nananananananana, Bat Walk!

The Bat Walk on Friday 29 August did not disappoint!

Les took us on a winding route through the park with bat detectors at the ready, picking up the bats’ “shouting” as they used echolocation to gather their dinner.

The weather was on our side, mild, calm and dry. We heard many pipistrelles and a serotine and/or noctule. Interpreting signals is rather subjective, those of you who have experienced it. But the thrill of being out in the dark in the Park is always a bonus, as was the calling of Tawny Owls following us around.

Many thanks to Les Clark and Liz for making this happen. Look out for another walk in 2026!

Enoy this clip from the big field, the slappy noise is from the detectors picking up signals, and you’ll see a few bats overhead. Thank you to Marcin for making this available to share.

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