Barnes Common
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We are the charity Barnes Common Ltd, looking after your local nature reserves. Our vision is Conservation, Biodiversity, Wellbeing, Lifelong Learning - for all.
Thank you to everyone who came to our mini Christmas tree making workshop over the weekend, we had a lovely craft afternoon! Thanks to Ellie Morgan (Wood Wool Willow) for providing such useful, hands-on guidance for our group of all ages and skill levels!
December 17, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Thank you to everyone who came to our mini Christmas tree making workshop over the weekend, we had a lovely craft afternoon! Thanks to Ellie Morgan (Wood Wool Willow) for providing such useful, hands-on guidance for our group of all ages and skill levels!
It was lovely to see so many of our fellow charity comms professionals at the year’s last Richmond Charity Comms Networking meeting at the Park Hotel in Teddington. This peer group has always provided valuable advice and support & helps our local charities raise their comms to the next level
December 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM
It was lovely to see so many of our fellow charity comms professionals at the year’s last Richmond Charity Comms Networking meeting at the Park Hotel in Teddington. This peer group has always provided valuable advice and support & helps our local charities raise their comms to the next level
Join us this Saturday 13th December for a fun willow weaving workshop and create your own mini Christmas tree decoration! A fantastic drop in activity for age 5+, led by the wonderful Ellie Morgan (Wood Wool Willow). Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/willow-chr...
December 8, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Join us this Saturday 13th December for a fun willow weaving workshop and create your own mini Christmas tree decoration! A fantastic drop in activity for age 5+, led by the wonderful Ellie Morgan (Wood Wool Willow). Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/willow-chr...
We had so much fun creating our natural festive wreaths led by the lovely Ellie Morgan on Wednesday evening. Thank you to everyone who came along and supported our charity - we enjoyed making new friends while sipping on mulled wine (and cups of tea) with a mince pie or two!
December 4, 2025 at 2:52 PM
We had so much fun creating our natural festive wreaths led by the lovely Ellie Morgan on Wednesday evening. Thank you to everyone who came along and supported our charity - we enjoyed making new friends while sipping on mulled wine (and cups of tea) with a mince pie or two!
Our Conservation Team has been hard at work at several Local Nature Reserves. In the woodlands, our volunteers have been helping thin Holly, and creating dead hedges with the arisings, and they have also assisted in creating a new small pond on East Sheen Common to support the local amphibians.
December 2, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Our Conservation Team has been hard at work at several Local Nature Reserves. In the woodlands, our volunteers have been helping thin Holly, and creating dead hedges with the arisings, and they have also assisted in creating a new small pond on East Sheen Common to support the local amphibians.
For #GreenFriday this year, we are offering 10% off our Christmas wreath making workshop until the end of November! Book via Eventbrite before 23:30 on the 30th of November and the discount should be automatically applied to your tickets
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November 25, 2025 at 3:37 PM
For #GreenFriday this year, we are offering 10% off our Christmas wreath making workshop until the end of November! Book via Eventbrite before 23:30 on the 30th of November and the discount should be automatically applied to your tickets
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/natural-ch...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/natural-ch...
Our Business Operations Manager, Jackie was delighted to be invited to participate in a panel discussion about inclusivity at the recent @richmondfoundation.org.uk AGM...
November 13, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Our Business Operations Manager, Jackie was delighted to be invited to participate in a panel discussion about inclusivity at the recent @richmondfoundation.org.uk AGM...
We are looking forward to seeing our Friends at our AGM tonight, with a nature conservation talk by educator James Skillicorn. Location details are in the email invitation.
November 6, 2025 at 10:47 AM
We are looking forward to seeing our Friends at our AGM tonight, with a nature conservation talk by educator James Skillicorn. Location details are in the email invitation.
Our November email newsletter is out! Find it in your inbox or read it on our website. Friends update with an introduction by our Conservation Manager, Will Dartnell us12.campaign-archive.com?u=23dbf39897...
November 5, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Our November email newsletter is out! Find it in your inbox or read it on our website. Friends update with an introduction by our Conservation Manager, Will Dartnell us12.campaign-archive.com?u=23dbf39897...
Earlier in October we had a very popular Nature Art Workshop on the Common. We created ephemeral works of art using found natural materials, inspired by the principles and artworks of James Brunt. Participants young and old created wonderful collaborative and individual pieces.
November 4, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Earlier in October we had a very popular Nature Art Workshop on the Common. We created ephemeral works of art using found natural materials, inspired by the principles and artworks of James Brunt. Participants young and old created wonderful collaborative and individual pieces.
Our October Yaffles Family Nature Club was also planned around the theme of autumn leaves, the children were assembling and displaying their best finds on a fallen tree trunk and arranging them on small pieces of card. Our next Yaffles session will be on the 15th of November (£2/child, adults free).
November 4, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Our October Yaffles Family Nature Club was also planned around the theme of autumn leaves, the children were assembling and displaying their best finds on a fallen tree trunk and arranging them on small pieces of card. Our next Yaffles session will be on the 15th of November (£2/child, adults free).
Thank you to everyone who came to our UnCommon Colours Autumn Tree Walk last weekend, we were lucky with the weather and saw many of our local street trees in brilliant autumn colour.
November 4, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Thank you to everyone who came to our UnCommon Colours Autumn Tree Walk last weekend, we were lucky with the weather and saw many of our local street trees in brilliant autumn colour.
Proof that gardening makes you happy! Everyone who joined in our school holiday growing session this week left smiling - it was great to see all of the children having fun! The positive effect gardening has on wellbeing can be felt by everyone...
October 30, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Proof that gardening makes you happy! Everyone who joined in our school holiday growing session this week left smiling - it was great to see all of the children having fun! The positive effect gardening has on wellbeing can be felt by everyone...
We will host our annual clean of The Old Cemetery at 10am on Remembrance Sunday, November 9th. Join our team of volunteers for the clean up and a minute of reflection at 11am, followed by a coffee break and a chance to be guided around the war graves. Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/remembranc...
October 28, 2025 at 4:37 PM
We will host our annual clean of The Old Cemetery at 10am on Remembrance Sunday, November 9th. Join our team of volunteers for the clean up and a minute of reflection at 11am, followed by a coffee break and a chance to be guided around the war graves. Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/remembranc...
Join us on our autumn tree walk this Saturday afternoon as we step off the Common, and explore the streets of Barnes and the amazing colours of some of the exotic members of our Treescape. Tickets £5 - book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/autumn-tre...
October 22, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Join us on our autumn tree walk this Saturday afternoon as we step off the Common, and explore the streets of Barnes and the amazing colours of some of the exotic members of our Treescape. Tickets £5 - book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/autumn-tre...
Take a closer look at an oak tree on the Common, and there is a chance you’ll find some unusual looking things on it. Plant galls are abnormal growths, usually caused by parasitic insects, mites or fungi that use them for food and protection.
October 21, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Take a closer look at an oak tree on the Common, and there is a chance you’ll find some unusual looking things on it. Plant galls are abnormal growths, usually caused by parasitic insects, mites or fungi that use them for food and protection.
Autumn is the perfect time to go hunting for plant galls, these odd-looking growths on trees and herbaceous plants. Oak trees are famous for supporting a great amount of species and gall-causing organisms are no exception: they are hosts to more than 50 different galls.
October 21, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Autumn is the perfect time to go hunting for plant galls, these odd-looking growths on trees and herbaceous plants. Oak trees are famous for supporting a great amount of species and gall-causing organisms are no exception: they are hosts to more than 50 different galls.
Entry to the Fayre is free and we have some fantastic free activities, a range of amazing market stallholders, as well as coffee, cake and pizza! www.eventbrite.com/cc/autumn-fa...
October 16, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Entry to the Fayre is free and we have some fantastic free activities, a range of amazing market stallholders, as well as coffee, cake and pizza! www.eventbrite.com/cc/autumn-fa...
Last call to book your tickets to our wonderful nature activities and walks at the Autumn Fayre this Saturday! You can also turn up on the day but spaces are limited and we are likely to sell out. www.eventbrite.com/cc/autumn-fayre-1270279
October 16, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Last call to book your tickets to our wonderful nature activities and walks at the Autumn Fayre this Saturday! You can also turn up on the day but spaces are limited and we are likely to sell out. www.eventbrite.com/cc/autumn-fayre-1270279
One day, two autumn fairs in Barnes! On Saturday 18 October, join us at the Barnes Common Autumn Fayre at Vine Road, and visit the OSO Autumn Fair at the OSO Arts Centre!
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#barnes #barnescommon #autumnfair #osobarnes #barnespond
October 13, 2025 at 4:10 PM
One day, two autumn fairs in Barnes! On Saturday 18 October, join us at the Barnes Common Autumn Fayre at Vine Road, and visit the OSO Autumn Fair at the OSO Arts Centre!
#barnes #barnescommon #autumnfair #osobarnes #barnespond
#barnes #barnescommon #autumnfair #osobarnes #barnespond
We had a session on pruning at the Intro to Growing course this week. Here, our participants are working out how they would prune this apple tree. If you'd like to learn how, join our free Pruning Tips & Techniques workshop on 11 October. It's free to attend: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/workshop-p...
October 3, 2025 at 8:15 AM
We had a session on pruning at the Intro to Growing course this week. Here, our participants are working out how they would prune this apple tree. If you'd like to learn how, join our free Pruning Tips & Techniques workshop on 11 October. It's free to attend: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/workshop-p...
We are thankful to Ringden Farm who are once again sponsoring apple pressing at our annual Autumn Fayre. Join us on the 18th of October and help us press the apples with our old fashioned apple press, stay for a while and enjoy all the fun of the fair!
October 2, 2025 at 3:55 PM
We are thankful to Ringden Farm who are once again sponsoring apple pressing at our annual Autumn Fayre. Join us on the 18th of October and help us press the apples with our old fashioned apple press, stay for a while and enjoy all the fun of the fair!
After our very popular summer walk, we are delighted to welcome back botanist and plant flora lecturer Roy Vickery. He will be leading two short strolls at our Autumn Fayre, about Wonderful Weeds in the morning, and Healing Hedgerows in the afternoon.
October 1, 2025 at 4:09 PM
After our very popular summer walk, we are delighted to welcome back botanist and plant flora lecturer Roy Vickery. He will be leading two short strolls at our Autumn Fayre, about Wonderful Weeds in the morning, and Healing Hedgerows in the afternoon.
Ellie will be selling her handmade baskets and she will also be running three workshops during the course of the day. Participants will be creating their own decorative willow swallows.
September 30, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Ellie will be selling her handmade baskets and she will also be running three workshops during the course of the day. Participants will be creating their own decorative willow swallows.
We are delighted to welcome back our long time friend and collaborator, spoon carver and basket maker Ellie Morgan, founder of Wood Wool Willow to this year's Autumn Fayre.
September 30, 2025 at 4:34 PM
We are delighted to welcome back our long time friend and collaborator, spoon carver and basket maker Ellie Morgan, founder of Wood Wool Willow to this year's Autumn Fayre.