The Lambeth Civic Awards recently recognized the outstanding contributions of community leaders at the Brixton Town Hall. We are proud to share that Myatt’s Fields Park Project was the recipient of the Climate and Green Spaces Award, highlighting our commitment to environmental excellence and community well-being.
Cllr Donatus Anyanwu, Cabinet Member for Stronger Communities, shared his pride in the event:"It’s such a great chance to celebrate all the amazing work that people do for Lambeth, and a privilege to talk to our residents and share their deep passion for their community."
This award belongs to all of you. To our volunteers including trustees, staff, donors, and partners: thank you for your tireless dedication. Together, we’ve ensured the park remains a safe haven where our community can truly enjoy and thrive.
We’re pleased to share that Myatt’s Fields Park Project has been invited to speak at an upcoming event at the Garden Museum. The session will highlight how the Friends group now manages the park through a community-led model, supported by local volunteers and financial contributions from the neighbourhood. The talk will explore how community stewardship, partnerships, and grassroots involvement can successfully sustain and develop public green spaces. This is a great opportunity to learn more about community-powered park management and the role local support plays in keeping shared spaces thriving.
Further event details and booking information here: https://www.gardenmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/symposium-who-pays-for-parks/
The greenhouse is currently a "massed army" of activity, with our collection of bromeliads expanding—including a special Fascicularia bicolor sourced from Capel Manor. We’ve begun potting up the first of our fridge-stratified native Crab Apples (Malus sylvestris), which will be ready to fill gaps along the park's south side by winter. On the propagation mats, we are experimenting with hardy Pineapple Guava cuttings and tending to Abby’s tropical gourd seedlings, alongside a full-swing effort to sow vegetable seeds for our upcoming community giveaways.
We are also looking forward to introducing more dramatic foliage and "near-native" perennials to the park’s landscape. This includes Solanum quitoense and Solanum betacea for bold summer displays, and historically significant plants like Birthwort (Aristolochia clematitis), which we hope to established near the Damson in the wildlife area. For our shadier spots, we’re prepping Pachyphragma macrophylla and the perennial honesty, Lunaria rediviva. Finally, a huge thank you to Gareth from Friends of the Earth Lambeth, who will be joining us to plant an additional 30 hedge saplings to bolster our local biodiversity.
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