Green spaces are more than just a patch of ground ....they are multifunctional & creative spaces open to everyone.
Join CPRE London and friends for an inspirational walking tour of East London's hidden gems:
Cordwainers Grow
Hear about the exciting activities that take place at Cordwainers Grow from making herbal tea infusions and cosmetics (i.e lip balms and creams) to extracting natural dyes for fashion garments!
Find out about the endless events happening in this vibrant & buzzing community space! Popular activities include organic gardening in the Pineapple Greenhouse, creating herbal remedies along with cookery classes held in the garden's outdoor kitchen.
11:30 -12:00 Tour and talk with Natalie at Cordwainers Grow .
12:00 -12:30 A stroll through London Field's and Hackney's finest assests including Dalston Square.
12:30 - 1:00 Walking tour and talk from guest speaker Marie Murray at Dalston Eastern Curve Garden
Address: 13 Dalston Lane , London E8 3DF
1:00 - 1:30 A walk through core features of Dalston highstreet such as Ridley Road Market and Gillet Square.
1:30 - 2:00 Tour around King Henry's Walk Garden and talk from guest speaker Nicola Freshwater.
Address: 11c King Henry's Walk, London N14NX
Other Information:
1) As each session in the tour is tightly scheduled, we advise everyone attending to bring a packed lunch.
2) Throughout the walking tour, photographs will be taken to use in publications, on the website or on social media. After booking tickets, please send an email to office@cprelondon.org.ukstating if you do not give CPRE London permission to use photo(s) of you in any future media.
Walking Tour: East London's Pocket Parks and Other Hidden Gems
Organized By: Chloe McFarlane
Green spaces are more than just a patch of ground ....they are multifunctional & creative spaces open to everyone.
Join CPRE London and friends for an inspirational walking tour of East London's hidden gems:
Cordwainers Grow
Hear about the exciting activities that take place at Cordwainers Grow from making herbal tea infusions and cosmetics (i.e lip balms and creams) to extracting natural dyes for fashion garments!
Link: http://www.cordwainersgrow.org.uk
Dalston Eastern Curve Garden
Find out about the endless events happening in this vibrant & buzzing community space! Popular activities include organic gardening in the Pineapple Greenhouse, creating herbal remedies along with cookery classes held in the garden's outdoor kitchen.
Link: http://dalstongarden.org/
King Henrys' Walk Garden
Come and explore this part of the natural city, livened up by its rich flora & fauna biodiversity.
Link: http://www.khwgarden.org.uk
Itinerary:
11:15 am Meet at Cordwainers Garden
Address: 182 Mare Street, London E8
11:30 -12:00 Tour and talk with Natalie at Cordwainers Grow .
12:00 -12:30 A stroll through London Field's and Hackney's finest assests including Dalston Square.
12:30 - 1:00 Walking tour and talk from guest speaker Marie Murray at Dalston Eastern Curve Garden
Address: 13 Dalston Lane , London E8 3DF
1:00 - 1:30 A walk through core features of Dalston highstreet such as Ridley Road Market and Gillet Square.
1:30 - 2:00 Tour around King Henry's Walk Garden and talk from guest speaker Nicola Freshwater.
Address: 11c King Henry's Walk, London N14NX
Other Information:
1) As each session in the tour is tightly scheduled, we advise everyone attending to bring a packed lunch.
2) Throughout the walking tour, photographs will be taken to use in publications, on the website or on social media. After booking tickets, please send an email to office@cprelondon.org.ukstating if you do not give CPRE London permission to use photo(s) of you in any future media.
Time: August 1, 2015 from 11:15am to 2pm
Location: 182 Mare Street , London, E8
Event Type: walking, tour