We are seeking a talented and passionate Director to take the organisation’s work into its next phase. The new Director will be central in leading it, shaping its plans and growing the organisation. They will oversee a staff of 12+, over 70 volunteers and 120 co-workers. We are looking for a confident, collegiate and collaborative…
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Plant Sale Sell Out!
Update …….🪴🌱Plant Sale SOLD OUT!!! 🌱🪴 Thanks to everyone who has contacted Sue over the past few days. She has been inundated with orders and it’s a clean sweep sell out. Lovely to think about all the plants going to new gardens and greening up South East London. If you’ve ever been lucky…
Read moreCaptain Tom 100
SYDENHAM GARDEN SUPPORTERS INVITED TO CELEBRATE CAPTAIN SIR TOM’S ACHIEVEMENTS IN SPECIAL FUNDRAISING EVENT Friday 30 April would have been Captain Sir Tom’s 101st birthday and is the one-year anniversary of the extraordinary celebrations that followed the conclusion of his fundraising walk that raised an incredible £38.9…
Read moreRNIB Petition
In memory of Cleveland, who was keen supporter of Sydenham Garden for many years, we want to share with our friends and supporters an important campaign the RNIB have recently set up. They are calling upon the UK Government and Network Rail to make railway stations safe for all blind and partially sighted people…
Read moreGive Us Shelter – A Big Thank You
At the end of 2019 we launched an appeal for donations to enable us to build a shelter at the main entrance gate at the Resource Centre. We’re pleased to announce the campaign was a great success and the shelter was built at the end 2020, by our fantastic carpenter Simon. The Covid-19 pandemic…
Read moreIn Loving Memory of Micky, Sydenham Garden’s Therapy Dog
Sadly our beloved therapy dog Micky was diagnosed with a terminal illness and was recently put to sleep before he could be in any pain or distress. He began his journey to Sydenham Garden as a scared rescue dog who had to learn to be a pet. Once he gained confidence from being in a…
Read moreAutumn Winter Newsletter
Catch up on all the latest from Sydenham Garden in our regular newsletters. Find out what we’ve been up to lately in our most recent issue, Autumn Winter 2020. Autumn Winter Newsletter 2020
Read moreSydenham Garden Celebrates Green Flag Award
Record-breaking year as more than 2,000 green spaces across the country get international quality mark From mid-October, parks and green spaces across the country have been able to raise their Green Flag Award with pride in a year when millions of people have seen the value of having great quality green spaces on their doorstep….
Read moreInvitation to our AGM 7th November 2020
This year our AGM will be held remotely in line with current government guidance and Covid restrictions. If you would like to attend online or by phone you will be most welcome. If you are a member and unable to attend online or by phone you can also vote on resolutions by proxy. Instructions on…
Read moreBlack Lives Matter
Black Lives Matter to us at Sydenham Garden. Our Community is diverse and we see first-hand how inequality and injustice can lead to black people being marginalised and forced into experiencing poverty, isolation and mental ill health. A huge part of our work is about making nature,…
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