To better inform the work of the trustees, we schedule a number of visits to each of the Epping Forest and Commons sites throughout the course of the municipal year. Not only are visits and events a great way of…
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Epping Forest featured in celebration of London’s parks and open spaces
An outdoor exhibition that highlights the essential role played by London’s parks and open spaces will open at Epping Forest next week. From picnics and gardening to festivals and Sunday football kickabouts, Green City: A Visual History of London’s Parks…
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Wildfires in Epping Forest requires us to rethink disposable BBQ sales
It is clear the unprecedented temperatures and long spells without rain have made open space spaces across the country worry about the risks of wildfires. In Epping Forest, we believe between the 26th June and 11th August 2022 (54 days),…
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A Deep Problem: Wanstead Park Ponds, Epping Forest
A deep problem – Wanstead Village Directory With the dry, cracked bed of the Ornamental Water once again on show, Benjamin Murphy, chair of the Epping Forest & Commons Committee, explains the inherent difficulties in managing the water levels of Wanstead Park’s lake…
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City Corporation charities celebrate 15 Green Flag wins!
The City of London Corporation has won Green Flag status at 15 of its open spaces. The prestigious scheme recognises parks and other green spaces as some of the very best managed sites in the world. The international award, run by the…
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Increased risk of wildfires in Epping Forest during heatwave
Increased risk of wildfires in Epping Forest during heatwave | Epping Forest Guardian Increased risk of wildfires in Epping Forest during heatwave | This Is Local London I hope you are all enjoying the beauty of high summer in Epping…
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Restoration of historic Battle of Britain airfield complete
A £1.2 million restoration of a London World War II airfield which defended the capital from Nazi invasion is complete. Kenley Airfield, in the London Borough of Croydon, was a station of the Royal Flying Corps in the First World…
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Epping Forest conservators welcome decision to stop Next plc development
News Release: City of London Corporation – 30 June 2022 As Conservators of Epping Forest, the City of London Corporation has welcomed a Planning Inspectorate decision to block a distribution centre just a quarter of a mile from the most…
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Much to Celebrate in Epping Forest this Summer
Epping Forest offers plenty for visitors as summer arrives | Epping Forest Guardian Epping Forest much to celebrate | This is Local London News As we approach the summer solstice on June 21, we begin our transition into the long-awaited…
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Wanstead Park: summer of open air theatre gets off to flying start with Peter Pan
Must-see open air theatre is returning to Epping Forest as the curtains are raised on a fun-packed summer of outdoor entertainment. The programme – Epping Forest’s biggest ever open air theatre season – starts with the much-loved family favourite Peter Pan on…
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