Benjamin Murphy

Burnham Beeches and Stoke Common – City of London Looking after Stoke Common throughout the yearOur four Exmoor ponies are currently grazing the west side of Stoke Common and will most likely remain there for the next few months. Please remember,…

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Our Coulsdon Commons Newsletter covers Coulsdon Common, Farthing Downs, Kenley Common, and Riddlesdown in the London Borough of Croydon. Mulling over an impressive year of volunteeringAs Christmas approached, our volunteer tasks across the Coulsdon Commons took on a festive spirit, featuring mince pies, baked…

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The West Wickham Commons – City of London Butcher’s Broom; a peculiar winter plantDiscovered among the trees on West Wickham Common, Butcher’s Broom is an evergreen shrub with bright red berries, adding a splash of colour and cheer to the…

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Ashtead Common – City of London Keeping the tradition of coppicing aliveOn a crisp January morning, local families seized the opportunity to join the Rangers at an event where they tried their hand at the ancient craft of coppicing. Following…

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The arrival of a new year presents an opportunity to reflect on the year past and plan for the year ahead.  For many, this includes resolutions to increase physical activity with the intention of working off some of the seasonal excesses!  Epping…

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