Cattle Grazing : Meadow Month August - September
2025
It’s been a very warm Summer and the Cattle Graziers,
lead by Sean Grufferty, Senior Grazing Officer erected
an extra low voltage fence in The Paddock on Wednesday
13th August 2025 and the Sussex Cattle arrived on
Thursday 14th August 2025 and they were housed in Pen
1. We the Friends have been nominated as Stock
Checkers and were provided with the Cattle Health and
Stock Checking booklet. Steve Jarvis, VC Foscp has
notified local Residents in Morden Way of their
arrival via on What’s App.
After the Cattle had munched their way thru the grass
in Pen 1 they were moved to the newly erected Pen 2
enclosure and plan to be there for 2-3 weeks depending
on fodder levels. Noted the secret ingredient to help
transfer the cattle between Pens is a bucket of treats
!! However due to a dry season the Cattle have been
moved early on 9/9/25 as there isn’t enough to sustain
them. Us urban folk love having the cattle gently
grazing and happily munching away, much enjoyed by
Local Residents. It’s been an education for everyone.
Sean the Senior Grazing Officer summed it up as
another successful year! NB See attached photo
of the cattle drinking from the temporary water
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New Refurbished Tennis Courts
Sutton Council and the Lawn Tennis Association
have gone into Partnership to refurbish our 3
public Tennis Courts which offered practical
completion in 2024.
This year 2025 we have
invested in a new highways sign to guide Newcomers
to the Park, a new tarmac path to the Tennis Court
entrance and a brand new doorway with new gate-
access technology and booking systems.
We
are currently seeking advice on how Park Users can
access weekly organised free park tennis sessions
for all ages, playing levels and experience where
equipment is provided.
Further details to
follow.
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Community support in The Paddock,
Glenthorne High School 29/4/25
Students from GlenthorneHigh School led by Dawn
Fielding, Parks Co-ordinator helped to mulch the hedge
which was originally planted by Volunteers in January
2023. Dawn reported it was a successful mission. See
photos attached of original works, from left to
right, Stephen C Jarvis, Cllr Rob Beck and Dawn
Fielding, Parks Co-ordinator.
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Spring 2025 news
Not only do we have daffs
sprouting up in the park to brighten up the coming year,
but also the Parks Team have been busy planting new trees,
Carpinus betulus and Fastigiata by the Children's
playground and dotted along the length of Prow 7
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Happy New Year to our Friends and Supporters. We are
pleased to report we are off to a flying start with SCP
receiving the 'Green Flag' award for 2025.
Stephen C Jarvis, FoSCP VC and Sarah Fowler, Contracts
Manager Sutton Parks
SCP Meadow Day 22nd June 2024The
Parks Biodiversity Team put on a great show for local
residents and park users. We the Friends of the Park had a
Welcome Display all about our Local History, plus craft
activities for the children. The Sussex Cattle were on
display for visitors to learn how they benefit meadow
management and we had a couple of friendly black and white
sheep to make the day!
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BREAKING NEWS
Sutton Common Bowls Green
closure due to financial cuts, see SCBC section on main
menu for full story
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INVITATION on Saturday 15th April 2023 to ;
SUTTON
COMMON BOWLS CLUB ( Founded in 1938)
It's cold,
damp and dark! Probably not the time to be thinking about
outdoor sports. But, at Sutton Common Bowls Club we are
already looking forward
to the start of the new season
of outdoor bowls. The season starts
on Saturday 15th
April 2023. We are a small and friendly group of bowlers
who play in a local mixed league as well as having
friendly matches with the clubs in
Sutton. We run
regular club events and competitions. The Green is
open
to members 7 days a week. Bowls is not only a good way to
get exercise it is very sociable matches always finish
with a cup of tea and biscuits and a good chat!
If
you would llke to try bowls come and visit us on the 15th.
We
have a qualified coach to show you how bowls is
played and other
members of the club are always willing
to pass on tips and help.
We can provide all equipment
including bowls for new players.
If you would like
more details please contact ; John Perkins, Club Captain
Tel : 0208 395 6835. Email : jp003f7688@blueyonder.co.uk
Hope to see you on the Green
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