You can help to shape the future of Palewell Common

Palewell Common and Fields are a cherished part of our local landscape—an open, welcoming space where people of all ages can relax, play, connect with nature, and enjoy a sense of community. From dog walkers and families to sports groups and visitors seeking a moment of calm, the Common plays a vital role in everyday life. But like all valued community assets, it relies on active stewardship to ensure it continues to thrive.

That stewardship comes, in part, from the Friends of Palewell Common.

The Friends are a volunteer-led group dedicated to protecting, maintaining, and enhancing the Common and Fields for the benefit of everyone. Over the years, the Friends have supported conservation initiatives, worked closely with the borough of Richmond, helped improve facilities, and ensured that the voice of the community is heard when decisions about the space are made.

To continue this work effectively, they urgently need new committee members to join.

This is not just about filling roles—it’s about bringing fresh energy, ideas, and perspectives into a group that genuinely makes a difference. Without new volunteers stepping forward, the ability of the Friends to operate, advocate, and organise will inevitably diminish. Quite simply, the future of the group depends on people in the community who care enough to get involved.

If you value Palewell Common and Fields as a place of freedom, recreation, and enjoyment, this is your opportunity to help shape its future.

Joining the committee does not require specialist expertise. What matters most is a willingness to contribute time, collaborate with others, and take an active interest in the wellbeing of the Common. Whether your strengths lie in organisation, communication, local knowledge, environmental interest, or simply a desire to give something back, there is a place for you.

If you have ever walked across the Common and thought about how it could be improved, or simply appreciated it as it is and wanted to ensure it stays that way, this is your moment to step forward.

The Friends would be delighted to hear from anyone interested in joining the committee or learning more about what is involved.

The Annual General Meeting will take place at All Saints Church at 7:00pm on 16 June 2026. Non-Members welcome. This is an ideal opportunity to come along, meet current members, understand the work they do, and explore how you might contribute. There is no obligation—just an open invitation to engage and find out more.

The strength of Palewell Common lies not just in its green spaces, but in the community that supports it. By becoming part of the Friends, you help ensure that this much-loved area continues to be protected and enhanced for current and future generations.

If you are keen to get involved actively, please get in touch by email (office@palewellcommon.org.uk) and / or attend the AGM.