by Qwag | Apr 7, 2015 | 2011
QWAG supporters enjoying Bill Whitaker’s illustrated talk Whenever we can, we’re aiming to kick off our bi-monthly meetings with a talk on some water or river related topic. So keep a special eye out. At our last meeting (March 16th 2011), Bill Whitaker,...
by Qwag | Apr 7, 2015 | 2011
Getting down to things – a volunteer coppices willow February 18th 2011, and volunteers working by the Quaggy in Chinbrook Meadows are cutting down trees for the good of the environment. This might seems an odd thing to be doing. But it’s all about...
by Qwag | Apr 7, 2015 | 2011
Currently, the main flow of the river through the park is in a culvert directly under the path shown in the photo above. Successful lottery bid – work starts soon! No, not Europe’s great river – the little stream in north London’s Haringey. It...
by Qwag | Apr 7, 2015 | 2011
Manor Park’s ‘Third Way’ goes ahead – Artist’s impression of the completed bridge Back in February 2006, when there was a consultation on the restoration of Manor Park, QWAG made a submission on the proposal. We added an appendix...
by Qwag | Apr 7, 2015 | 2010
QWAG’s work has been described by the Government as a “great example of environmental action”. The Government features QWAG’s work as a best practice example of how to create ‘sustainable communities’ on its Homes and Communities...
by Qwag | Apr 7, 2015 | 2010
Bamboo-like, ten foot tall, frothy white flowers – this exotic couldn’t fail to appeal to Victorian gardeners. Oh dear … today that same plant, Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica), is the most invasive plant in Britain. Only female plants were ever...
by Qwag | Apr 7, 2015 | 2015
Join the Quaggy Waterways Action Group (QWAG), Ecological Regeneration and our brilliant local writing groups as we celebrate and personify the Rivers of Lewisham. More details, click here. Throughout April, people all over the capital are being encouraged to read,...
by Qwag | Apr 7, 2015 | 2010
The common pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) – found up and down the Quaggy, even in Lewisham town centre. With wings folded it fits into a matchbox. QWAG’s Annual Walk took place on Friday 10th September (the 17th Walk, we think). We were back again...
by Qwag | Apr 7, 2015 | 2010
Come and join us in June to help rid the River Quaggy of litter and the invasive plant Himalayan Balsam. The 3 Rivers Clean-up is an annual event enabling you to get stuck in and make a real difference to the quality of rivers in south-east London. QWAG is organising...
by Qwag | Apr 7, 2015 | 2010
The Government’s Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) has listed QWAG’s work as “a great example of environmental action”. The HCA’s Place Spotlight website showcases projects from around the country which have demonstrated best practice in...
