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Friends of BPP

@bppfriends

The official Twitter account for the Friends of Beckenham Place Park, formed 1992.

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Beckenham Place Park is putting together lots of great events this summer. Why not enjoy the beautiful weather discovering this ancient woodland? Today at 10.30am, you can even take your little one on a bear hunt! #free #beckenhamplacepark #bearhunt

<a href="/BeckenhamPark/">Beckenham Place Park</a> is putting together lots of great events this summer. Why not enjoy the beautiful weather discovering this ancient woodland? 

Today at 10.30am, you can even take your little one on a bear hunt! #free #beckenhamplacepark #bearhunt
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The Friends of Beckenham Place Park are organising a combined Moths and Bats Walk this Saturday evening. Bat detectors provided but bring torches. This event is free of charge. Meet at 8.45pm at the Crab Hill entrance opposite Ravensbourne Station.

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It's going to be a lovely evening for the Moths and Bats Walk this evening. Bat detectors provided but bring torches. This event is free of charge. Meet at 8.45pm at the Crab Hill entrance opposite Ravensbourne Station.

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It's an Open House Day at the Park on Sunday. A chance to take a look around the Mansion with guided tours of the Homestead renovations and the work on the Lake.

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It's Open House at the Mansion in Beckenham Place Park today. Find out more about the Homestead restoration and digging the lake. Plus a chance to explore the house itself.

It's Open House at the Mansion in Beckenham Place Park today. Find out more about the Homestead restoration and digging the lake. Plus a chance to explore the house itself.
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Join us on a fungi walk with Dr. Mark Spencer tomorrow in the park. Meet at the front of the Mansion at 1.30. Brollies may be required, looking at the forecast! This is not a foraging expedition but to learn more about all the fungi in the park. The walk is free and open to all.

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Join a brilliant guided walk in the park tomorrow, learning more about the bird life in BPP. Led by our resident bird expert, the walk starts at 9.30 from the front of the mansion. Free of charge and suitable for children. Look forward to seeing you. The weather forecast is OK!

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The Bromley branch of the RSPB is hosting a free guided walk in Beckenham Place Park tomorrow morning. Good opportunity to see some winter visitors like redwing and fieldfare. Meet at the Mansion steps at 9.30am. All welcome including well behaved dogs. Wrap up warm!

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If you are visiting the park on Sunday, please call into the Visitor Centre and say hello. We are open from 12 until 3.30. Plenty of history, both natural and heritage and lots to keep the kids interested.

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The Friends will be leading a winter stroll around Beckenham Place Park tomorrow. Open to all and free. Meet at 11am at the Mansion steps. The weather should be sunny! Will walk on paths but as park is very muddy, wear sturdy shoes.

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The weather is looking god for tomorrow so come for a walk around the woodland of Downham. Meet at the but stop outside the lodge gates by Beckenham Hill Station, on Beckenham Hill Road at 10.30am. Beryl will lead us to the woodland where we will be guided around by Janet.

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The weather is looking good for tomorrow so come for a walk around the woodland of Downham. Meet at the bus stop outside the lodge gates by Beckenham Hill Station, on Beckenham Hill Road at 10.30am. Beryl will lead us to the woodland where we will be guided around by Janet.

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Ever wanted to learn more about the history of Beckenham Place Park? The Friends will be organising a history-themed walk around the park this Sunday. Meet at the mansion steps at 2pm. All are welcome and there's no charge or need to book.

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The only swimming going on in the lake today, a delightful duck family - Mum and eleven ducklings. The water level has been slowly rising over the last few days, courtesy of the aquifer borehole; a bit to go yet before it's ready for the rest of us.

The only swimming going on in the lake today, a delightful duck family - Mum and eleven ducklings. The water level has been slowly rising over the last few days, courtesy of the aquifer borehole; a bit to go yet before it's ready for the rest of us.
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If you fancy a stroll in the park today, the history walk led by the Friends is meeting at the mansion steps at 2pm. All are welcome to this free event.

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The Friends are leading a walk in BPP on Friday. Meet at 7pm at the Mansion steps. It's a lovely time of day to visit the park, although it must be said that the weather forecast isn't the best! Umbrellas at the ready we can have a look at the lake and progress at the Homesteads.

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Join the Friends on The Cator Trail tomorrow afternoon, starting at 2pm from the Mansion. We'll walk through the park to St. George's Churchyard to see the Cator tomb & also a tour inside the church. Then onto Kelsey Park if you have the stamina!

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Today's relaunch day for Beckenham Place Park. Festivities start at midday by which time the sun should be out! Please don't drive if you plan to go as there's no parking on site today and little available in nearby roads.

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Local artist Aisha will be exhibiting at the Mansion between 4 and 7 this evening. Opportunity to buy some beautiful artworks or commission a pet portrait.