Sydenham Hill Woods. London. Is this your woods?

[rich59]

Dommyracer and I find we both regularly visit our local urban wood - Sydenham Hill Woods. The idea was born to have some sort of meet-up there and explore what sort of activities might be allowed and what not - routinely and perhaps at special event days.

So, I have made contact with the warden and he would be able to meet with us for an initial chat.

2 questions then:-

Stand up (reply) if you visit Sydenham Hill Woods occasionally.

Are you interested in coming to meet the warden as an initial one off?

 

[Bunnerz]

Is that South London?

 

[bogflogger]

One of the Urban Youthwork Charities that I worked for, used Sydenham Woods Regularly for "Icebreaking/Teamwork" Sessions.

You should not have any problems arranging meets there with the Wardens Approval.

PS: While you are there, The Horniman Museum is less than 5 Mins walk away and has a lot of Native Artifacts from all over the World, plus the largest collection of Inuit Kayaks/Baidarkas in the UK (although the Kayaks are in storage).
Well Worth A Visit at Any Time.

 

[rich59]

Is that South London?

Yep. Sure is. Sometimes called Dulwich Woods.

 

[Zammo]

Slightly off topic but where I'm moving too soon (Barnet), I noticed by using google earth that there is quite a sizable dense wood to the rear of the house, which also has two lakes in it. Can't wait to check it out.

 

[2blackcat]

Rich59,

As I may have told you (memory goes at my age) I work less than ten minutes from there
Always interested in a meet up .... but I hope your timings better than Mad Mikes

So to answer your questions
Yes and yes

Let me know when you get anything planned

 

[dommyracer]

Obviously I live near there. Gives this thread a bump as well. Anyone else in the area?

 

[Mad Mike]

Rich59,

As I may have told you (memory goes at my age) I work less than ten minutes from there
Always interested in a meet up .... but I hope your timings better than Mad Mikes

So to answer your questions
Yes and yes

Let me know when you get anything planned

To quote Data My timing is digital
I think its the (2black)cats fault - bet he wont be able to make Sunday 01/10/2006 either

 

[Sickboy]

Rich59 when are you going to meet the warden, let me know and i'll come along as it would be mucho conveniant having somewhere close bye with permission
Any ideas on what the permission may cover?

 

[M@rk]

I’d be interested in coming along. I told White Elf and she’s keen she used to live locally and would like to see what it’s like now. Let us know the date and time.

 

[White Elf]

Haven't been there for about 15 years! Definitely interested in taking another look. Let me know when you're thinking of going.

 

[2blackcat]

Dear Mr Mad MIke,
You have, indeed, managed to do it again!
If I remember correctly, on that date I'm out with NickG

So, what have I done to upset you?

Anyway, Rich59, reading between the lines I guess you and Dommyracer were up there saturday. Any news?

 

[Mad Mike]

Dear Mr Mad MIke,
You have, indeed, managed to do it again!
If I remember correctly, on that date I'm out with NickG

So, what have I done to upset you?

Nothing except not comming to meets
You mean you wont make it with over 5 weeks notice ?
damm I'm good

Why don't you & NickG come & rearrage the other thing ? :thinkerg:
It would be nice to see you

 

[rich59]

Anyway, Rich59, reading between the lines I guess you and Dommyracer were up there saturday. Any news?

Yep, Dommyracer and I had a very good time around the lesser frequented parts of the wood and practiced some bushcraft.

Also, today I joined a scheduled volunteer session for people who wish to support/ maintain the woods. I didn't get a lot of work done as the warden took me on a walk round the wood and we talked urban woodland maintenance and bushcraft. I left him trying out the hand drill!

He would be interested in meeting with/ walking round the wood with a group of us on a Saturday or Sunday.

I now feel much more in tune with what urban woodland/ nature reserve is all about. More in this later.

I am investigating whether any of 4 landowners backing onto the site are interested in supporting an over night event. I will get back to you when I know more.

 

[Phil562]

Would be interested in joining in

 

[2blackcat]

Sunday morning would be good for us

 

[bilko]

Hi i'd definately be interested in joining this. i live in Catford.
I went to the woods the other day for a walk actually. is it the one with the big tunnel that is extremly cold and looks like vampires sleep behind the big iron gate?
The wood had loads of people which suprised me.
Anyway, i'm on leave next week so i'll keep an eye on this thread. I had no idea there were others in my area.

 

[rich59]

I had a positive chat with a local land owner. Nothing certain yet but I am hopeful of a pretty good venue for an overnighter. Insurance issues might be the biggest hurdle.I'm going to try another land owner at the w/e.