City Commons

3 charities, 7 green spaces & 2 NNRs: #AshteadCommon, #FarthingDowns, #CoulsdonCommon, #KenleyCommon, #Riddlesdown, #SpringPark #WestWickhamCommon

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We’re looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Ranger to join us at Ashtead Common to support habitat & estate management, engage visitors, and work with volunteers across this 200-hectare National Nature Reserve.
Deadline: 12 noon, 20 Feb 2026. Apply: https://t.co/AvzPHOKjOQ

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Honouring all who have served and sacrificed at Kenley Common this #RemembranceSunday.

A wreath was laid at the RAF Tribute by Caroline Haines, Chair of the Epping Forest and Commons Committee, on behalf of the City of London Corporation.

#LestWeForget #RAFKenley #KenleyCommon

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The weather’s looking good for this evening's sold-out bat walk on Farthing Downs.
If you missed out, you can still join us for our next bat walk on Kenley Common Friday 3rd October: https://t.co/RyZfzvWd5o

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The wonderful Kenley Revival - History of Kenley Airfield volunteers are hosting another public heritage walk around Kenley Airfield on Sunday, September 7, at 11am.

Tickets are £3 and can be booked here: https://t.co/naXdTXe1Ci

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@wwbirdman @savebutterflies @BCKentBranch @LNHSoc Nice find Eric!

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🚶‍♂️ Still a few spaces left!
Join us for a guided tour of Kenley Airfield on Saturday 8th June at 11am.
Led by the fantastic volunteers from Kenley Revival – History of Kenley Airfield, this walk explores over 100 years of RAF Kenley’s rich history.
https://t.co/teDmBpYUoP

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🌿 Love the outdoors? Kickstart your conservation career as an Apprentice Ranger at the West Wickham & Coulsdon Commons!
✅ Earn qualifications (brushcutter, chipper & more)
✅ Work in nature
✅ Help protect local wildlife
Apply by 8 May 👉 https://t.co/NzHpqi24Mg...

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@ThomasFTurrell @cityoflondon @benjmurf Glad that you enjoyed your visit with the Team, Thomas

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Meet the Calves is back!
The Rangers are opening up the yard on Coulsdon Common for our popular "Meet the Calves" open-day event on Sunday 23rd March between 11am and 2pm!

More info and how to book here: https://t.co/mYZqw4CLmR...

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Sussex cattle on Farthing Downs at sunset

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The January edition of the Coulsdon Commons newsletter is out now featuring cattle, Christmas, and our most recent volunteer task at Riddlesdown https://t.co/QNnnCGJ2RZ

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Did you know that all four #CoulsdonCommons are included in one section of the #LondonLoop?
Section 5: Hamsey Green-Coulsdon South is one of the most picturesque sections taking in chalk downland & historic greenspaces that form the South London Downs NNR
https://t.co/tSlMlRASdV

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We are thrilled to share that the Kenley Revival volunteer team has been highly commended in the prestigious "Best Team" category at the London Heritage Volunteer Awards! It was an absolute honor for us to nominate this exceptional group preserving RAF Kenley's legacy
#LHVA2024

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#OnThisDay in 2006, Woodplace Farm Fields were officially inaugurated.

These two fields adjoining #FarthingDowns were purchased thanks to a monumental fundraising campaign by local residents and the Coulsdon Green Belt Action Group.

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@KirkhamCraft Hi Harriet, I'm just picking up on this. The Ranger who checked that day said they were all well. Thank you for letting us know.

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Great to see the team at work this morning. Thanks to @Sustrans and @CityCommons for introducing biodiversity to Kenley station and bringing together the local community

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Earlier in October, for the second time this year, we were able to witness the northern lights, with vibrant red hues lighting up the night sky over The Commons.

One of our Rangers managed to capture the silhouette of The Folly on #FarthingDowns in May this year!

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Please don't dump your pumpkins!

A myth seems to have built up that leaving pumpkins in woods and open spaces is good for wildlife. Sadly, this is not the case and they can cause huge problems for animals such as hedgehogs when eaten, and bring disease into fragile habitats.

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A huge thank you to our incredible Kenley Common volunteers!
Today, they’re out in force helping the Ranger clear around the RAF Tribute blast pen on Kenley Common, making sure it’s in perfect shape ahead of Remembrance Sunday.

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A snapshot of Brian Hope-Taylor's excavation on #FarthingDowns in 1948.

These excavations revealed much about the Anglo-Saxons buried in barrows and unmarked graves on the downs.