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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.
CREOS celebrates its 50th Anniversary
Many members and supporters of CREOS celebrated the 50th anniversary of its foundation with a party in the meadow near the playing fields on Sunday 25th June. Everyone enjoyed their picnics accompanied by a variety of live music, dog competitions and other entertainment on a hot summer’s day.
Chair’s Report 2023
Workdays have been well-attended by a handful of local volunteers, TCV and Good Gym. Unlike last year, when we made not one but two new hoggin paths, we have built no new paths at all this year. We have however improved our existing paths: we used logs to better define the edges of the Woodland Walk where the original wooden edges had rotted and disappeared.
In Praise of Hornbeams
The hornbeam is one of the most versatile British trees. Freestanding mature specimens, with their characteristic conical crowns, have considerable amenity value, whilst the wood, the hardest of any tree in Europe, provides valuable timber for furniture.