Monthly Archives: March 2013

Stop Press – Award for Barnard Park

I am very pleased to tell you that Islington Council has awarded our chair Dianne Browning the Lisa Pontecorvo Award 2013. The terms of the award recognise “an outstanding contribution to the Islington community by enhancing and preserving the parks … Continue reading

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Christmas Roses Bloom On

Softly defying the winter weather, bulbs planted by volunteers in Barnard Park could be seen this month adding splashes of colour to the cold and muddy landscape. Bright yellow daffodils and crocus give park users some hope that the weather … Continue reading

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Waxwings – Rare Winter Visitors

Writes Celia Scholes, Feb 16:  I had the thrill of a life time, as I have never seen them before, a flock of 12 waxwing in, probably, a Whitebeam tree or maybe crab apple, in Barnsbury Road at the Adventure … Continue reading

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