Announcing weekly Walking Football in Wray
Inspired by our very own all-women Wrayvens FC we’re delighted to announce the launch of a weekly walking football match here in Wray Crescent’s community park.
What we learned about Wray Crescent
We enjoyed our best attended Tolly Talk ever, when around 70 friends and neighbours got together to join Islington guide, Oonagh Gay on a walk through our local history. Here are some of the highlights of what we learned.
Sustainability – full circle
Our trees became very stressed during the incredibly hot heatwave, so we’re beginning a mulching project we hope will help build their resilience.
Photos from the Tolly Talk
We had a really great time hosting the Tolly Talk around the park. We think people were really interested to learn about the topic and our speaker, Anita, showed us so many things we did not know and had prepared some amazing things to eat using ingredients she had foraged for. The Tolly Talk began…
Yoga and Tai-Chi sessions extended through August
We are thrilled to announce that we will continue to offer free yoga and tai-chi sessions in the park throughout August.
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…