Winchester Palace Unveiling!
At the launch event Tony Robinson said of our plans for the ruins of Winchester Palace ; ‘I for one look forwards to seeing this imaginative project come to fruition’ . We now have a recording here in...
View ArticleMarlborough Playground
BOST and local parents are currently working on a proposal to improve the Marlborough on Union Street with soft surfacing, a garden area, and additional facilities for sports and play. There is more...
View ArticleDiversity Garden
The new Diversity Garden has started on the ground! The design we have agreed will include some raised beds, a wildlife pond, edible hedge, mini meadow, and cherry trees. The main structure is being...
View ArticleOctavia Hill Anniversary
This year we have a series of plans to commemorate Octavia Hill who, amongst her many notable achievements, founded Red Cross Garden, one of the open spaces BOST manages. In 2012 we plan to hold a...
View ArticlePop Up mini Olympics to remain open
We’re delighted to announce that the Pop Up mini Olympics at the Marlborough Playground on Union Street will be staying open for the rest of the summer. It will be open all day 7 days a week. Keep your...
View ArticleRunning Water Returning to Waterloo Millenium Green.
Looking forwards to the sound of running water returning to Waterloo Millenium Green? We are delighted to announce having been awarded S106 funding by Lambeth to cover the costs of rebuilding the...
View ArticleOctavia Hill Celebration Cake Recipe
One of the highlights of the flower and Vegetable Show was the celebration cake made by our own Helen John. Lots of you asked for the recipe so here it is. The Octavia Hill Centenary Cake recipes
View ArticleGardening Volunteer Taster Day and Launch
A BIG thank you and welcome to all the brilliant volunteers who braved the cold and came along to our Gardening Volunteer Taster Day and Spring Launch on 20th March. Throughout the day many people...
View ArticleMayfest 2013
Come along and celebrate spring at our annual Mayfest on Friday 10th May from 3.30 – 5.30pm. Loads of fun activities including Maypole dancing The May Queen picture competition Planting...
View ArticleJob Vacancy – Development Manager
Bankside Open Spaces Trust is developing an exciting new project to transform the Marlborough Playground into a Sports Garden. We are looking for an experienced project manager to oversee and develop...
View ArticleMarlborough Playground
The Marlborough Playground is gradually turning into a fantastic new Sports Garden. Work on improving this brilliant space on Union Street is now well underway, with soft surfacing, a garden area, and...
View ArticleMayfest 2013
Come along and celebrate spring at our annual free Mayfest on Friday 10th May from 3.30 – 5.30pm. Activities include: Maypole Dancing, May Queen Competition, Planting cucumbers and tomatoes, Make a May...
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