The Pool monty (7th September 2008)

The Pool monty (7th September 2008)

“Find out everything you wanted to know (and more!) about the River Pool.” So claimed the adverts for this year’s riverwalk on the 7th September. And it was no idle boast, as those who braved the forecast heavy rain discovered. The River Pool flows from...
Know your enemy (12th July 2008)

Know your enemy (12th July 2008)

A Himalayan balsam plant featured on QWAG’s People’s Day stand. Another Lewisham People’s Day, another chance for QWAG to explain to the local community the latest comings and goings on their neighbourhood rivers. And, although we didn’t have...
A Himalayan task (29th June 2008)

A Himalayan task (29th June 2008)

QWAG and locals join forces to fight an alien invader. Himalayan balsam was introduced into this country in 1839. Although an annual, it can grow to over seven feet. It soon escaped to riverbanks where, with no natural enemies, huge stands develop, native vegetation...
The millers’ trail ~ revisited (10th May 2008)

The millers’ trail ~ revisited (10th May 2008)

QWAG’s latest walk revisited the mills of the Ravensbourne. Last autumn QWAG members and their guests walked from Lewisham Central Library to Deptford High Street, learning along the way of the fate of the mills powered by the River Ravensbourne. In the Domesday...
Going loopy in Ladywell (6th April 2008)

Going loopy in Ladywell (6th April 2008)

QWAG’s Spring Walk took place in decidedly wintry weather. The main danger facing participants in last year’s Spring Walk and Social was probably sunburn, as the temperature soared to the mid-twenties during the event. In stark contrast, frostbite was more...
Same time, same place (16th January 2008)

Same time, same place (16th January 2008)

Another busy year has flown by and it’s QWAG’s AGM again. It’s become a familiar scene in mid-January. Chairs set in rows in the Lewisham Methodist Church Hall. A fine spread of refreshments. And a prominent ‘river-based’ display. Another busy year has...

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