A fascinating talk in a fascinating hall

Last Sunday we were treated to an elaborated version of the talk that Rachel Mooney (Friends of Hilly Fields) gave at our Trees in the City conference in April 2014. We were in a new venue this time: Prendergast Hilly Fields College (earlier called Brockley County). [Click on any of the pictures for a larger version]Rachel ...

Hilly Fields Quiz – Questions and Answers

Friends of Hilly Fields Quiz Lots of people almost won a prize in this year’s Hilly Fields Quiz (at the BrocSoc Midsummer Fayre) but only three people got all 10 questions right. Well done to Clement Harper, Richard Hebditch and Eleanor Saunders who share vouchers for the Pistachios cafe. Here are the questions. If you ...

Sunday 5th July, 2015…Trees of Hilly Fields …an illustrated talk

  You are all invited to join us next Sunday, 5th July, 2015, for an illustrated talk on the trees of Hilly Fields….and cakes will be served. What’s not to like?   Trees of Hilly Fields Talk

Father of the Year: Shaun

Shaun wins Father's Day in Brockley this year. Nice try everyone else. Better luck next year. With thanks to Maria and Fintan.

You won a street tree!

Our congratulations to Kate who was the outright winner of our 2015 BrocSoc Tree Quiz which we were running on our stall at the Midsummer Fayre yesterday. She wins a new tree in her street courtesy of Brockley Society, to be planted this coming season.  We were kept busy all afternoon talking about our work ...

The Hilly Fields Midsummer Fayre 2015

Hilly Fields Midsummer Fayre, 20th June_midday until 5pm

  Rather brilliantly organised by the Brockley Society…just over one week to go until the 41st Midsummer Fayre. Volunteers are always needed in the run up and during the event. Or maybe you can see your way to making some delicious cakes, they will be gratefully received in the tea tent. VOLUNTEERS should contact chair@brockleysociety.org.uk   

Hilly Fields: A moo point

This is a view of Hilly Fields in the late 19th century, courtesy of Lynda on Streetlife. She also reckons that this shot is of Hilly Fields, but there are obviously few visual clues to base that on. If anyone can prove that this cow was in Brockley at the turn of the century, we ...

Eurilla Forest School, Hilly Fields

Dutch: He came to get the body. He's killing us one at a time.Billy: Like a hunter.Dutch: He's using the trees. - PredatorEurilla Forest School is a group that operates from Hilly Fields, meeting up for some gabbing in the woods - aiming to help connect kids with the natural world.They are hosting "let's try ...

BC refuses to write the word KIDZ