by Qwag | Apr 3, 2015 | 2007
A radio programme on urban river restoration has been inspired by recent accolades to the Quaggy. “Getting the support of the local community was a key step in the battle to transform Sutcliffe Park.” QWAG founder Matthew Blumler is in full flow, answering...
by Qwag | Apr 3, 2015 | 2007
Can the recently completed River Quaggy Flood Alleviation Scheme be likened to the apocryphal curate’s egg? In a rare act of hubris our report on the QWAG spring walk four weeks ago boasted how QWAG events always seemed to be blessed with sunshine of late. In...
by Qwag | Mar 26, 2015 | 2007
The latest threat to the Quaggy has not come from a high rise development, but a high explosive device. The back gardens of the houses in Gilmore Road slope down to the Quaggy. Given its proximity to Lewisham town centre, the stretch of the River Quaggy flanked by Lee...
by Qwag | Mar 26, 2015 | 2007
QWAG’s spring stroll visited an appropriate memorial to local campaigner William Willett. QWAG’s stroll for members and supporters last autumn toured the upper reaches of the Kyd Brook, south of Petts Wood. As we explained at the time, the choice was very...
by Qwag | Mar 26, 2015 | 2007
Lewisham’s long-forgotten High Street Stream literally disappeared overnight 150 years ago. A previous news item – A river runs round it (23rd November 2006) – described an unusual link between the new Kaleidoscope Centre for Children and Young...
by Qwag | Mar 26, 2015 | 2007
Sutcliffe Park and Chinbrook Meadows gain further acclaim. At the QWAG AGM in mid January we stated our attention is now focused on Lewisham town centre where we are striving to protect and enhance the Quaggy for future generations. But meanwhile, accolades to the...
by Qwag | Mar 26, 2015 | 2007
The Lewisham Gateway scheme disregards an opportunity to create an exciting, attractive and unique public space by restoring and integrating the two rivers that flow here. It is now 11 months since the outline planning application for the Lewisham Gateway scheme was...
by Qwag | Mar 25, 2015 | 2007
Above: Children go dipping for mini-beasts in the Quaggy last year, at an event organised by the Friends of Chinbrook Meadows. An educational experience for the children that’s also a lot of fun for all involved. QWAG’s river restoration scheme became a...
by Qwag | Mar 25, 2015 | 2007
Sutcliffe Park’s transformation from wasteland to wonderland has won another award. Ray Manchester reports. Since its transformation in the summer of 2004, walking through Sutcliffe Park has been a constant pleasure. But today was special. I was on my way to...
by Qwag | Mar 25, 2015 | 2007
How did a development with major detrimental effects on the Quaggy get approved? There is no doubt we live in more enlightened times than 1989, when the National Rivers Authority threatened the Quaggy with virtual extinction through canalisation. Although flawed in...
