Restoration on the Moselle (13th February 2011)

Restoration on the Moselle (13th February 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...
Bridging the gap (30th January 2011)

Bridging the gap (30th January 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...
Government hails QWAG’s “Great work” (2010)

Government hails QWAG’s “Great work” (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...
Knotty problem on the Quaggy (10th October 2010)

Knotty problem on the Quaggy (10th October 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...
Cityread London: Rivers of Lewisham (30th April 2015)

Cityread London: Rivers of Lewisham (30th April 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,...
Thrilled to bats… QWAG’s Annual Walk (9th September 2010)

Thrilled to bats… QWAG’s Annual Walk (9th September 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...
Sign up for our 2010 clean-ups! (28th April 2010)

Sign up for our 2010 clean-ups! (28th April 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...
Government recognition for QWAG (18th March 2010)

Government recognition for QWAG (18th March 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...
Ray Manchester (19th August 2009)

Ray Manchester (19th August 2009)

We are deeply saddened to announce the death of our chair for the past three years, Ray Manchester, on 15th July. Ray joined QWAG in 2001, bringing a range of technical, administrative and computer skills to the group. He quickly set about transforming this website...
Wet launch for Quaggy Action (11th July 2009)

Wet launch for Quaggy Action (11th July 2009)

QWAG chose Lewisham People’s Day to launch the Summer 2009 edition of its annual newsletter Quaggy Action. Although both our location and the weather were less than ideal a steady stream of visitors talked with us and browsed our displays. Three of the main...