Join Ken and Richard from the Friends of Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park, for a series of events that will keep you informed about work and improvements at the Cemetery Park, introduce you to new and fascinating nature subjects and give you a taster of the events and activities you can get involved with. 

These will run six times a year and are open to members, volunteers and anyone else who might be interested. There will also be a chance to ask the team any questions about our plans as well as sharing your ideas for the future of the Cemetery Park.  

We will be serving refreshments at these events so please let us know of any allergies or food restrictions so we can ensure we cater to your needs. All ages are welcome but under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.  

Activities for each session will be as follows:

Spring Walk on the 21st of April from 18:00 to 20:00 - Join the Friends of Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park for a walk through the Cemetery Park to see the signs of Spring all around us. 

Bat Walk on the 19th of May from 20:00 to 22:00 - Join the Friends of Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park for an introduction to British Bats and then a walk through the Cemetery Park, using a bat detector to hear bats as they hunt for insects in the Cemetery Park.

Foraging walk on the 16th of June from 18:00 to 20:00 - Join the Friends of Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park for a foraging walk through the Cemetery Park, learning about the edible plants and collecting as you walk to make a mighty wild green smoothie to try at the end of the session. 

Heritage Walk on the 21st of July from 18:00 to 20:00 - Join the Friends of Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park for an evening walk through the Cemetery, discovering  the history and stories of the people buried here.

The Friends of Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park AGM - Date TBC -  Join the Friends of Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park for our AGM.

Festive Social on the 22nd of December 18:00 to 21:00 - Join the Friends of Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park for a festive gathering to celebrate the year and to enjoy some seasonal food and drink.

These events are free for members of the Friends of Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park or £2.50 per person for all other participants. Members should check your inbox/spam/junk folder for your discount code!

Please note these sessions will only run if a minimum of 8 people have booked. Should these events not meet the required numbers you'll be informed of any cancellations at least 48 hours before they should have run. 

ON THE DAY

1) Please arrive on time and go to the meeting area: the the Cemetery Park Lodge (on the left as you enter via our main gates on Southern Grove E3).

2) If you have any issues on the day on the day please contact him on 020 3982 8670 if you have any issues.

Access statement

• This is an accessible, inclusive community event.

• If undertaking an outside activity, we will cover a distance of less than 1km. The main paths are approximately 1-2m wide and their surface is crushed concrete fines, a type of hard-packed fine gravel (which doesn't turn to mud in rain) or earth. We may move into more uneven areas but these can be avoided if necessary. A circular route around edge of the Cemetery Park is approximately 1km with one steeper slope and some shallow slopes. There are 2 areas with steps, but these are avoidable. There are benches with backs at regular distances around the Cemetery Park. Some of the site is shaded.

• If arranged in advance a motorised vehicle could also drive onto the site depending on availability. If required this must be booked by emailing contact@fothcp.org. Bicycles and motorbikes are welcome on site with no booking but you must bring your own bike locks. There is on-street parking available but this is only free at weekends or after 5.30pm on weekdays.

• Please contact us if you have any specific access needs and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

• Disabled toilets will be available. 

• We are able to offer baby-changing facilities and we can provide a private space for breastfeeding on request.

• If you require prayer space during this event please let us know and we’ll do our best to provide a quiet, private space for you.

• We aim to make our events as accessible as possible, and are learning constantly how to do this better. If you would like to let us know about any specific requirements or access needs that you would like us to meet, or offer feedback on our accessibility arrangements, please email contact@fothcp.org.

Refund policy: If you tell us that you want to cancel your ticket, we will only give you a refund for payment or donation if you request one, and if you give a minimum of 48 hours notice before the start of the event.

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