Tag: Windmill Gardens
Council withdraws ad hoardings plans for consultation
Plans for advertising hoardings in parks and open space across Lambeth have been withdrawn by the council after planning applications for them drew social...
Top green award for Brockwell Park
Brockwell Park has been awarded Lambeth’s first-ever Green Heritage award in the annual Keep Britain Tidy Green Flag awards.
The awards, which have been running...
Head to the windmill to see bats and the sails turn
Brixton Windmill, fresh from the success of its bread and beer celebration, is hosting two more must-see events this week.
Bat walk
On Thursday (12 May)...
Brixton City Farm to consult on permanent position in Windmill Gardens
Brixton City Farm is holding a community consultation event to discuss establishing a permanent farm in Brixton’s Windmill Gardens.
At the moment Brixton City Farm...
Lambeth Council wants to invest £9 million into borough’s green spaces
On Monday Lambeth Councillors are hoping to sign off a £9 million investment into the borough’s parks and open spaces.
Councillors will discuss the plans...
Back to the daily grind for Brixton Windmill
BY LAURICE LAIRD
The Friends of Windmill Gardens (FoWG) have launched a crowd funding initiative to once again mill flour at the 197-year-old Brixton windmill.
The group...
Work begins on Brixton’s ‘hands on’ windmill mural
Work has started on painting a distinctive mural in Windmill Gardens, Brixton.
Despite the bad weather work began on the artwork on April 10, with...
Brixton Windmill scoops prestigious heritage award
Brixton Windmill, near Blenheim Gardens, Brixton Hill, has won a prestigious award for conservation and restoration.
The Grade II-listed mill, which was built nearly 200...
Brixton Windmill parade sails to success
By Dani PorterÂ
Brixton revealed its trademark community spirit at Brixton Windmill's May Day parade yesterday, despite the inclement Bank Holiday weather.
The fancy dress procession, with...
Take Five: Green spaces in Brixton
1. Brockwell Park
Obviously.
2. Myatt's Fields
This listed Victorian park with a new playground is definitely one of our favourites. There's lots going on at Myatt's...
Brixton Windmill in the running for Great Exhibition 2012
Brixton Windmill - the inspiration for our logo - is taking part in a competition to find the nation's favourite landmark.
The Great Exhibition 2012...