Wildflower meadow, daffodils, and trees

Community daffodil bulb planting, most years starting 2018. Protected wildflower area in the center of the lawn, sown with wildflower seeds and grass thinned out. Unmowed in summer to improve biodiversity.

5 new trees planted on this lawn. (Sweet chestnut, birch, wild cherry, Japanese cherry, lime.) 2 trees (whitebeam) have been removed since 2010.

Cherry tree avenue and crocus lawn

NIF project, part of WWI Centenary: Unsightly and unsafe shrubbery removed from raised bed. 7 hawthorn trees planted in hedge along pedestrian path.

As part of the Japan-UK Season of Culture 2019-2020, the Sakura Project donated 7 Japanese cherry trees, planted along the pedestrian path. One more wild cherry tree planted along Everington Street.

Over 400 crocus bulbs have been planted on the raised bed.

Peace garden

Tidied up this litter-strewn corner and installed a new fence. 3 birch trees were planted to as part of WWI Centenary. 

Since 2020, 7 hydrangea shrubs were added, and a small rowan tree (donated by the Woodland Trust.) 

Lavender hedges and MUGA walls

In 2021 volunteers from the estate cleared the weeds and ivy from the east and west sides of the sports area, and planted 2 lavender hedges of 140 plants, as well as a rose and 2 clematis.

In 2021 we helped the Bayonne Nursery School plant 2 trees in the border: a wild cherry and a rowan. Another wild cherry was planted in 2023. Volunteer gardeners also continue to improve the ornamental planting along the sunken court walls.

Crefeld Close renovated playground

The original playground had become unusable due to the deterioration of the equipment and surface. In Spring 2021 it was completely renewed by Idverde, with new rubber surfacing, 7 play activities, and new biodiverse planting. 2 amelanchier trees planted. The nearby raised bed was planted with geraniums.

Lampeter Square pirate playground

In Summer 2021 a barren corner of Lampeter Square was transformed into a colourful new pirate-themed playground for under-12s, thanks to an LBHF Council Place Environmental Rejuvenation Programme bid, in partnership with Idverde.

Ancill Close flowering borders

The north border along the the sunken sports area on Ancill Close, along Bayonne Park, has been neglected and overgrown with ivy for years. Over the course of 2021-2022, volunteers gradually removed the ivy from the borders (leaving it on the fence), and planted perennial flowers and shrubs.

Paynes Walk corner

Small garden at the corner of Paynes Walk and Crefeld Close. Used to be covered in dense shrubbery, which was drastically cut back in Summer 2021. Volunteers are keeping it weed-free, and gradually adding new planting, including 1 Viburnum opulus; 2 Hydrangea paniculata; 1 Cornus sanguinea, arum lilies, hollyhocks, artichoke, wild sunflowers, lemon balm, comfrey, and poppies.

Wentworth Court community garden

An empty paved space next to Wentworth Court sheltered housing has been transformed into a new enclosed garden with access to Wentworth Court residents, with seating and gardening facilities for residents.

Laundry Road community growing garden

An unused space on Laundry Road is being transformed into a community growing garden with 10 raised beds. Plots will be made available at no cost to estate residents, with preference given to those who lack a garden.

Lampeter Square central island cleanup

(11 May, 12 Sep) Volunteers from the estate planted flowering climbers and painted the railings to beautify the central island in Lampeter Square. Thanks very much to Idverde's community engagement and volunteering officer for supplying tools, materials, and manpower.