The Art of Labyrinth Walking

The Art of Labyrinth Walking

On Wednesday 17 September (at the somewhat awkwardly timed slot of 2 to 4 pm that had been allocated to us) we had the opportunity to collaborate with the Association for Art History and Goldsmiths, University of London by taking part in the Association’s Art History Festival. The week long festival offered free events in various locations around the UK, that introduced general audiences to different aspects of art history. The festival theme was “Art and Nature” which made an…

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Free Talk and Labyrinth Walking Event on the Green

Free Talk and Labyrinth Walking Event on the Green

Do join us if you are interested in learning about the history of labyrinths and if you want to experience and learn about the benefits of labyrinth walking. Just come along – no booking is needed. We will gather by the labyrinth which is close to the Albion Villa’s Road entrance to the Green. The event is part of the Association of Art History’s 2025 Art History Festival, which has the theme of “Art and Nature.” This labyrinth-themed event is…

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Autumn Fruit

Autumn Fruit

There are a number of fruit trees on the Green. This year, for the first time, we have been getting a decent crop of pears – the pear tree is adjacent to the Labyrinth. While the blackberries haven’t done so well this year from the point of view of human consumption, hopefully they have been appreciated by the birds and other creatures for whom these are food sources. Elderberries are ripe and do keep an eye on the plums in…

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Thanks (again) to local resident and photographer Sharon Vardi for this atmospheric photograph of labyrinth walking on Albion Millennium Green. In the foreground, one of the many vibrant yet delicate Meadow crane’s-bill blossoms currently in in full flower.

Thank you (again!) to The Good Gym

Thank you (again!) to The Good Gym

A dynamic team from The Good Gym arrived on the Green on Monday evening to help us out. It was amazing what they achieved in a focused 45 minutes or so – in particular,  clearing and cutting back planting near to the Railway Path entrance to the Green. There is still more to do in this area, but we’ve made a good start.

May blossom

May blossom

We are sharing these lovely photographs taken on the Green earlier this month by Sharon Vardi. On the left is a close-up of the glorious sea of buttercups on the grassy area by the pond. Last year we held back on cutting the grass during May (“no mow May”) and we have found that there has been a great improvement in the grass quality – I don’t remember there being such a beautiful swathe of yellow last year. On the…

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Our first World Labyrinth Day celebration

Our first World Labyrinth Day celebration

One of the special features of Albion Millennium Green is our 7-circuit classical labyrinth. Unlike a maze, such as the one in nearby Crystal Palace Park, labyrinths have just one winding path that eventually brings you to the labyrinth’s centre. Therefore, labyrinth walking tends to a peaceful, meditative, and centering experience although there can be some surprises and unexpected insights en route. This year, on Saturday 3 May, we decided to make the most of this great resource and do…

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Upcoming event : World Labyrinth Day on the Green on Saturday 3 May

Upcoming event : World Labyrinth Day on the Green on Saturday 3 May

REGISTER FOR FREE ON EVENTBRITE World Labyrinth Day is a global event where people walk labyrinths to promote peace and connection. Come for as long or short as you like between between 11 am and 1.30 pm, rain or shine (!) and learn more about the benefits of labyrinth walking. At 11.15 and 12.15, Jorella Andrews will give a short overview of the history of labyrinths and introduce the benefits of labyrinth walking. Jorella is a Veriditas-trained labyrinth facilitator. At…

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Maasai Dancers on the Green

Maasai Dancers on the Green

After a slightly chilly start, the sun came out, and three wonderful and well-attended Maasai warrior dance performances took place on the Green on Wednesday 9 April. 80 adults and 15 children attended in all. As reported by one of those attending, the performances were followed by “an interesting Q&A session and some lovely craftwork displayed on a woven blanket were bought by various of us.” See also local resident and AMG volunteer Nitesh Patel’s facebook post which includes a…

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2-5 pm today! Maasai Warrior Dance Performances on the Green

2-5 pm today! Maasai Warrior Dance Performances on the Green

Programme below! Local resident Adrian Beckingham has exciting links with the Maasai in Kenya. During a recent visit, he learned that a troupe of Maasai warrior dancers had been invited to the UK to do a fund-raising tour for their local school. We are so fortunate that Adrian approached us with this news. We are delighted to welcome the troupe to perform on the Green. There will also be opportunities for question and answer. Do bring your do ations too….

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