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Research on Acute Oak Decline in Richmond Park
| Warwick University is looking for volunteers to help with their research into the identification and causes of Acute Oak Decline. The University is organising training days in Richmond Park on Thursday 19th September and Wednesday 2nd October. The project aims to understand how surveys for tree pests and pathogens can be more effective through citizen involvement. Previous experience is not necessary. The training will be provided by Dr Nathan Brown, a Forest Research Acute Oak Decline expert. The information gathered will be used to inform the researchers how likely people are to see things when they are there. This will be used to evaluate different training methods. See https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/lifesci/wcc/wccblogs/phw2024/sgphw2023/ for further details. Volunteers are asked to attend for one hour of training and around three hours of activity where they can put their new acute oak decline detection skills to the test. Participants will be asked to survey up to 80 trees or for a period of 3hrs (whichever is the shortest) and complete a couple of short questionnaires about their understanding of Acute Oak Decline and the activity. Transport and lunch costs (up to £60) can be reclaimed with receipts, and both entry and parking costs will be covered. Further details of the event days are on the sign-up form: https://forms.office.com/e/2v78f7NePB |
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Driving an ambulance to Ukraine
Medical Life Lines Ukraine has (as of the end of May 2024) delivered 64 aid-filled ambulances to Ukraine alongside 21 generators and one all-terrain rescue crane since Putin’s illegal and bloodthirsty invasion of Ukraine. This work has undoubtedly saved lives and – perhaps more importantly – shown the people of Ukraine that a huge number of people in the outside world are acutely aware of their plight and keen to help them in whatever way they can.
Now Sheen resident and former Royal Marine Alastair Grant is to drive a refurbished ambulance to Ukraine at the end of September and is raising £7,000 to assist. It will be one of several, packed with donated medical equipment.
To aid fundraising a concert is being held at All Saints Church from 6pm to 7pm on Sunday 15 September 2024. Wigmore Hall piano soloist Vedran Janjanin will be giving the concert. Doors open 5:45pm. Please come and show your support. Free entry.
Financial donations to the appeal will be most welcome at any time to – Alastair Grant-Just Giving-Ukraine. https://www.justgiving.com/page/alastair-grant-1718028919236
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Road Closure
Palmerston Road, East Sheen will be closed Whole Road for Highway improvement works on 31/08/2024. Contact: FM Conways 01732 600 771.
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Barnes Hospital Redevelopment
On 22 May 2024 Richmond Council gave planning permission for the development of the Barnes Hospital site to include residential units, a special needs school and a hospital. Work started on the site this week.
Buildings in the eastern part of the site have now been demolished but not yet those in the western part. This is because planning permission for the replacement mental health facility (outpatient hospital) and Special Needs School in the eastern part was granted in October last year while planning permission for housing in the western part was not granted until May this year. Demolition in the western part is expected to follow soon. The three small buildings by the entrance gate will survive, as will the wall surrounding the site plus a few trees.
At White Hart Lane level crossing
and a look inside the site
And a look inside
With thanks to Richard Barfield and Maurice Joseph.
And if they need some refreshment
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Richmond Park Duathlon
The London Duathlon which was to be raced in Richmond Park on 8 September 2024 has been called off due to “significant operational challenges” and safety concerns. About 4,000 people took part last year.
The London Duathlon site states: “There have been a number of unforeseen factors this year that have led to this difficult decision, particularly in relation to the operational complexity of producing a multi-sport event.”
It is difficult to see what factors can be described as ‘unforeseen’ in this longstanding event.
More likely it is that the advertised concept of “Race through acres of ancient trees and herds of deer” has become unacceptable to the Royal Parks Agency, especially in the context of recent cyclist related deaths.
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Independent News
“We need an independent, apolitical East Sheen and Mortlake outlet, which ensures that information circulates freely among residents and retailers.“
This was first raised on this blog on 26 April 2024.
The Guardian is now on the case. See their article below on 28 July.
If you are interested in this issue comment here rather than just reading it on your email.
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