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If you live in Lee and use Manor House Gardens, Edith Nesbit Gardens or Manor Park (or any of the other Lewisham parks) it would be great if you could complete this survey.

It’s being run by Glendale which has the contract to look after all Lewisham’s parks, and it is designed to find out what residents think about their local green space.

The Lee Manor Society is especially committed to Manor House Gardens and is collaborating with the Friends of the Gardens on the “Big Bed Rescue”, an ambitious project to restore the long bed near the café at the north end of the park. The contractors have already cleared the weeds and undergrowth and created the central path which will eventually allow visitors to see, smell and touch the plants close-up.

The new vicar of the Good Shepherd church, Rev. Christopher Henriette,will be “licensed and inducted” by the Bishop of Woolwich on May 20th at 7. 30 pm.

The Church has invited all supporters of the Lee Manor Society to join the service. There will be refreshments afterwards.

Full details including how to let the Church know you plan to attend can be found here.

The Big Bed Rescue has finally got underway. The work on the huge bed near the Café in Manor House Gardens was delayed by the heavy rain we had over recent months but the contractors are now making good progress.

The project is a collaboration between the Lee Manor Society, the Friends of Manor House Gardens, Lewisham Council and Glendale.

The bed has now been cleared of weeds and other unwanted vegetation. Any plants which are suitable for re-use have been put inside.

In the photo immediately above you can see the new central path taking shape. It’s designed to allow visitors to smell and touch the plants on both sides. There will be an emphasis on sustainability and drought resistance.

The path will be wheelchair accessible and there will be information boards along the way. We also aim to install bug hotels and birdboxes.

It’s hoped the initial construction work will be completed soon, and the design will be ready within a couple of months. Planting is scheduled for the autumn.

The latest planning applications and decisions affecting Lee are now available on the Planning page. They include the latest on Leegate and several applications relating to trees.