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Meadows News

Two volunteers in a kayak litter picking on the lake

Two volunteers in a kayak litter picking on the lake

Effective deep clean of the lake

A coordinated volunteer effort carried out a deep clean of the lake by the Five Arch Bridge, aimed at making the water and banks safer for resident bird life.

Mar 14

The cover of the 2026 Friends of Foots Cray Meadows calendar showing a wintry scene of silhouetted trees.

The cover of the 2026 Friends of Foots Cray Meadows calendar showing a wintry scene of silhouetted trees.

Our 2026 calendar now on sale

To celebrate our 20th anniversary, we have produced a 2026 calendar featuring images of the meadows by local photographers.

Nov 28, 2025

The sun setting behind a weeping willow tree on the bank of the River Cray, perfectly reflected in the water.

The sun setting behind a weeping willow tree on the bank of the River Cray, perfectly reflected in the water.

Entries open for Photography Competition 2026

Our annual Photography Competition celebrating the beauty of the meadows returns for a third year.

Nov 21, 2025

An artist's illustration of the proposed metal footbridge over the water inlet.

An artist's illustration of the proposed metal footbridge over the water inlet.

Update on the Marsh Bridge replacement project

An ambitious project is underway to replace the Marsh Bridge that used to cross a picturesque inlet near the popular wetlands on Foots Cray Meadows.

Nov 9, 2025

The five-arched stone bridge over the River Cray on a sunny winter's day.

The five-arched stone bridge over the River Cray on a sunny winter's day.

Results of the Photography Competition 2025

The results of the second annual Friends of Foots Cray Meadows Photography Competition including a display of all the entries.

Sep 2, 2025

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