If you have visited the Green recently, you may have noticed that it is all dried up! This is due to the pond liner having worn out. The good news is that it will soon be refurbished. Last year, we applied successfully for funding from the Kenneth White Legacy Award and in January 2026 we will be helped by a team from Froglife. Froglife is a brilliant national charity that works to conserve amphibians and reptiles and the habitats they…
I think this is a first for the Green. On Tuesday (14th October), a cat, fightened by a dog, ran up a tree and – so we were informed by one of the Green’s regular visitors – was stuck there 24 hours. No option but to call the London Fire Brigade who arrive in force. The cat was brought down safe and sound and released. We’re not sure who it belongs to but we think that its mother (or a…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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.
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…
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…
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…