Chair’s report 2025
The year has been one of greater-than-usual challenges and achievements.
May conservation day
Our next regular conservation day takes place on Sunday 18th May.
The Wild Service Tree
The Wild Service Tree, with an average lifespan of 100-200 years and a height of up to 15 metres, is one of the best indicator species of ancient woodlands in southern England
April conservation day
Our next conservation day will be on Sunday 27th April -- please note the change of date from the 20th to avoid clashing with Easter.
Fundraising concert
We are delighted to announce that a fundraising concert in aid of both CREOS and SHIFT has been arranged for Saturday 22 March at 6.30pm.
CREOS seeks a new Treasurer
Our Treasurer will be standing down at our next AGM in May 2025. We are therefore seeking a new Treasurer to take over and be elected at the AGM.
New plans for the school playing field
In recent months CREOS became aware of a plan by Highgate Wood School to start re-using its Playing Field (off Montenotte Road) for a range of sporting activities. Accordingly we initiated an active dialogue with the school regarding these proposals.
Chair’s report 2024
Forty years ago, in May 1984, the CREOS constitution was drawn up; a typewritten document, stamped and signed by hand. It still serves its purpose well, but has never been amended or updated. We have had discussions this year on ways in which it can be improved.
CREOS AGM 2024
This year’s CREOS AGM will be held on Thursday 2nd May at 8pm.
The scourge of Japanese Knotweed
There has been a persistent problem with Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) in the CREOS area. It is pleasing to report that this is now well on the way to eradication.