Street briefing Wray Open Space
— Laura Macfaddon – Islington Council — Matt Bunce – Islington Council — 8 police officers from Tollington, Finsbury Park and Islington teams. Approx 30 residents attended from the following streets: Andover Police Acknowledged that crime, drug dealing and use is getting worse in the locality. There is a lack of funding and police resources…
Early Park closure 8, 9, 10 July
We’ve received a warning from the council that the activity space and children’s playground will be closed and locked overnight this weekend. This is because someone has planned an unauthorised music event for the park, in connection we think with Wireless Festival — so moan at them! Here’s the notice FYI: “Dear Park User The…
Feed your mind: Free yoga and tai-chi in the park
Yoga on Thursday and Tai-Chi on Friday. Weekly, beginning May 26 from 6:30pm
World Bee Day — and a special May 21 event
The Friends of Wray will host a special event on May 21 to celebrate World Bee Day and our recent recognition for our bees project in the park. Julian Evans from Islington Council will join a small ceremony at 1:30pm on May 21 to present the award to the children who helped in the award-winning…
In memory of our friend, Sarah Roth
We are so very sad to announce the loss of our good friend, Sarah Roth. Some in Wray Crescent area may have known Sarah. Incredibly kind, smart, charming and so very cool and stylish, she led Friends of Grenville Gardens, where she worked tirelessly to transform what was a forgotten plot of land into the…
We have won an award for our bees project
We’re buzzing (sorry) with news that we’re one of just 21 groups in the UK to have been selected as a winner of the 2021 Bees’ Needs Champions Award from the Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (Defra). The awards recognise and celebrate initiatives to support pollinators. We won the award for our inspired bees project…
Spring fund-raising appeal
Please contribute to this spring’s appeal for funds to continue our work in Wray Crescent.
Wray Crescent Tree Nursery update
The first saplings are ready to move to new homes from the Friends of Wray Crescent Tree Nursery.
Poll: Choose a community library design!
We know lots of people would like a small community library in Wray Crescent. Please tell us which design you like best
