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Kingshill Allotment Woods
Kingshill Allotment Woods
A new friends group has formed to help restore and protect Kingshill Allotment Woods in KT4, with conservation work already underway.
Recent activities include access clearance, woodland and tree surveys, bramble management, reptile habitat installation, and the removal of invasive Sycamore trees. Cleared areas are being managed to encourage native wildflowers and improve biodiversity.
Wildlife monitoring has already identified a fox family with five cubs and two hedgehog sightings.
Work is currently being carried out by a small volunteer team to minimise disturbance during the breeding season, with wider volunteering opportunities planned for autumn and winter.
Upcoming opportunities:
• Species surveying – Summer / Autumn
• Bramble management – Autumn / Winter
There is currently no public access to the site. For volunteer enquiries or guided visits, contact:
Green Flag Winners
Green Flag Winners
Kingston Celebrates Another Green Flag Success
Kingston Celebrates Another Green Flag Success
We are proud to announce that the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames has achieved another Green Flag Award, with Manor Park receiving its very first Green Flag recognition.
This latest success means that the borough now has four Green Flag Award-winning parks:
Manor Park
Canbury Gardens
Churchfields Recreation Ground
Fishponds Park
The Green Flag Award is an internationally recognised mark of excellence, celebrating parks and green spaces that are welcoming, well-maintained, safe, and managed to the highest environmental standards.
We are incredibly proud to work alongside the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames and the dedicated local Friends groups who play such an important role in caring for these wonderful green spaces. Their commitment, passion, and ongoing support help ensure that these parks remain beautiful places for residents and visitors to enjoy throughout the year.
Congratulations to everyone involved in achieving this fantastic milestone. We look forward to continuing our partnership and helping to maintain these award-winning parks for the whole community.
Celerbrate Chessington
Celerbrate Chessington
Celebrating Chessington 2026
Celebrating Chessington 2026
We were pleased to be part of Celebrate Chessington this year and proud to contribute to such a fantastic community event.
Our team supported the event by carrying out all of the line marking, from the market stalls to the football pitch, helping to ensure everything was ready for a safe and successful day.
Gendale was delighted to play a part in supporting this fantastic family-focused community event. We were also invited to host a stall, where we had the opportunity to meet local residents, answer questions about the services we provide, and discuss our community engagement initiatives.
It was great to see so much interest from members of the public. Events like these give us the chance to connect with the community, showcase the work we carry out across the borough, and demonstrate our commitment to supporting local people and organisations.
A big thank you to the organisers and everyone who came along. We look forward to supporting Celebrate Chessington again in the future.
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