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Stallholders: Bring your creativity and charities to the 2026 Summer Festival

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 

Sunday 14th June 2026, from 12 – 5pm

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

  • The fee for Food & Beverage Vendors is 10% of the day’s takings payable on the day
  • The fee for merchandise stalls is £20 which must be paid prior to the event. Booking and payment at the following link:

  • There is no fee for local groups/societies who wish to provide information or attract new members to their group, but you must still complete the form so we can allocate a space for you.

**If you require any further information or have trouble with the links please email: werfsp@gmail.com as we are happy to help.**

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Get Involved: Two Upcoming Volunteer Days in the Park!

Barclays and Scouts volunteers

Spring is the perfect time to get outdoors and make a difference in our community! We have two fantastic opportunities coming up for you to help out in the park. Whether you’re passionate about wildlife habitats or just want to lend a hand with general upkeep, we would love to see you there!

Path Renovation & Hedgehog Habitat Creation

  • Date: Monday, 27 April
  • Time: 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Drop in anytime!)
  • Meeting Point: Basecamp at the picnic tables

We are looking for members to help work alongside the returning Barclays Volunteer Team to renovate our paths and create habitats for local hedgehogs. Whether you can stay for the whole session or just want to step away from your desk for a one-hour WFH break, your help is greatly appreciated!

  • What we provide: All necessary tools.
  • What you should bring: Sturdy gloves and long-sleeved clothing.

Shrewsbury Park Monthly Maintenance Day

  • Date: Saturday, 2 May
  • Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Join our friendly team and help us keep the park looking its best with various seasonal jobs! This is a relaxed, flexible session. You are welcome to come for as long as you like, and there is absolutely no pressure to commit to coming every month. Every little bit of help makes a big difference.

Have questions? Please contact us at werfp@gmail.com for more information about either event.

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Experience the Magic of the Dawn Chorus

Spring mornings are truly special, and there is no better way to experience them than by listening to the spectacular dawn chorus!

Join Tim and the true “early birds” of our community for an unforgettable hour immersed in morning birdsong. Yes, the walk starts bright and early at 5:00 AM but we promise the breathtaking symphony of nature waking up is well worth setting your alarm for! It’s a fantastic way to start your weekend peacefully and connect with local wildlife.

Event Details

  • Date: Saturday, 2 May

  • Time: 5:00 AM – 6:00 AM

  • Guide: Tim

Registration is Required Make sure to book your ticket in advance to get all the meeting details. Secure your spot on Eventbrite here!

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Spring into Action: Hedgehogs, Birdsong, and Festivals

Spring is in full swing, and we have a busy few months ahead! Whether you want to get your hands dirty, listen to the beautiful morning birdsong, or just enjoy a summer festival, there is something for everyone. Mark your calendars for these upcoming events:

Path Renovation & Hedgehog Habitat Creation

  • Date: Monday, 27 April
  • Time: 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Drop in anytime!)
  • Meeting Point: Basecamp at the picnic tables

We are looking for members to help work alongside the returning Barclays Volunteer Team to renovate our paths and create habitats for local hedgehogs. Whether you can stay for the whole session or just want to step away from your desk for a one hour WFH break, your help is greatly appreciated!

  • What we provide: All necessary tools.
  • What you should bring: Sturdy gloves and long-sleeved clothing.

Dawn Chorus Bird Walk

  • Date: Saturday, 2 May
  • Time: 5:00 AM – 6:00 AM

Join Tim and the true “early birds” for an unforgettable hour listening to the morning dawn chorus. Yes, it starts at 5:00 AM, but the beautiful birdsong is well worth the early wake-up call!

🌳 FSP Summer Festival: ‘Saunter in Shrewsbury Park’

  • Date: Sunday, 14 June
  • Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Save the date for our annual FSP Summer Festival! Keep an eye on this space, loads more details will follow very soon, including information on how you can get involved and contribute to the day.

ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT ANY OF THESE EVENTS, PLEASE CONTACT werfp@gmail.com

Environment

UPDATE – NEW TELECOMS MAST TO BE INSTALLED IN SHREWSBURY PARK-REJECTED!

Good News! 

Royal Borough of Greenwich has rejected the EE Planning Application of installing a 20 metre mast and units inside Shrewsbury Park. 

Reason for refusal given was:

The proposed development, by reason of its siting, excessive height, scale, bulk, and design would appear as highly visible, unsympathetic, and incongruous additions within the wider area (which includes Shrewsbury Park) to the detriment of the character and appearance of the public realm. As such, the proposed development does not comply with the requirements of the NPPF (2024), Policies D3 and D8 of the London Plan (2021) and Policies DH1, DH(c) and DH(l) of the Royal Greenwich Local Plan: Core Strategy with Detailed Policies (2014) and therefore does not comply with Schedule 2, Part 16, Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended).

And as our Chair, Kris Inglis, states 

“SHREWSBURY PARK REMAINS INTACT FOR THE CRITTERS AND THE HUMANS!”

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ALERT – NEW TELECOMS MAST TO BE INSTALLED IN SHREWSBURY PARK

EE have submitted a Planning Application to install a 20metre monopole and base units along Dothill Road, in Shrewsbury Park. The application states that it is a replacement of the existing monopole in Hatton Close meaning there is no requirement for alternative sites to be considered. 

The existing 8 metre monopole and units is outside of the Park’s boundary at the intersection of Garland Road and High Grove (not Hatton Close).

The planning application, however, is NOT replacing the new mast and units on the existing site but proposing a new location inside Shrewsbury Park.

FSP considers the planning application misleading and does not comply with the Royal Borough of Greenwich Council’s Local Planning Policies and Park and Open Spaces Strategy. The Council’s Parks Team were also not informed of the application but have submitted an objection to the Council’s Planning Team.

[AI Generated image of the proposed mast & units inside Shrewsbury Park Boundary.]

While we do not oppose the installation of a new mast to improve mobile reception, if EE are unable to upgrade their equipment on the existing site they should have offered alternate sites for consideration that are compliant with the Council’s Policies and Strategies.

FSP is submitting a letter of objection which the RGB Planning Team has agreed to consider.  

Further information to follow.