We are delighted to introduce a new feature in our newsletter, the Volunteer Spotlight! First up is the fantastic Mary, one of our energetic and highly experienced volunteers whose passion is truly infectious. mailchi.mp/ba5a75e4bc4a/h… #volunteerspotlight #charitynewsletter

Dive into discovery! Our pond dipping sessions are a fantastic way to witness the magic of nature. Right now, it's all about the tadpoles! But there's so much more to see – can you identify the phantom midge larvae, lesser water boatmen, and whirligig beetles? #ponddipping

Friday was a garden adventure as Paddock School students watered, harvested, planted beans 🫘, picked herbs 🌿, explored the nature trail & found tadpoles! 🐸 Huge thanks to our volunteers, including 4 fantastic new faces! 🙌 #OutdoorLearning #gardening #NatureExploration

Wishing a very happy 99th birthday to the legendary Sir David Attenborough, our cherished patron! ❤️ Your unwavering support over the years means the world to everyone at The Holly Lodge Centre. Thank you for inspiring us all. ✨ #SirDavidAttenborough #OurPatron #theroyalparks

Ian Dury, singer, songwriter and actor, was born on OTD 12th May. He loved the view from the Pollinator Garden in Richmond Park and there’s a special “Reasons to be Cheerful” bench, where you can sit and listen to his music via a QR code while enjoying the landscape.

Just imagine our patron, Sir David Attenborough’s delight receiving these gorgeous pictures from the wonderful Year 2 students at @fern_hill_school ! We are sure his 99th birthday was made even brighter by their thoughtful artwork. We always look forward to #sirdavidattenborough

Our brilliant volunteer, Ivor, captured this incredible footage giving us a glimpse into the secret lives of our nocturnal animals.🌙 This clip now kicks off our ‘Nocturnal Animals’ workshop - the badger is always a big hit! #nocturnalanimals #naturephotography #seetheunseen

Fridays feels good when you’re in the garden! ☀️ Our enthusiastic gardeners from @paddockschoolofficial were busy today at our weekly workshop - getting their hands dirty and learning new skills. So much green goodness and happy faces! #GrowYourOwn #gardening #communitygardening

Get ready for Challenge #2! 🎉 Our amazing Chair of Trustees, James, isn't stopping after the Virtual London Marathon! He's now taking on the London to Brighton Cycle Race! Please sponsor him: justgiving.com/page/james-mid… #LondonToBrightonCycle #CharityChallenge #MakingADifference

We now have legs! #pond #tadpoles #outdooreducation

Wow! We’re absolutely bursting with joy thanks to Refugee Action Kingston (RAK)🥰 They’ve created this incredible superhero artwork celebrating The Holly Lodge Centre as a community hero! We’re so thrilled by this creative and HUGE compliment!#CommunityArt #CommunityHeroes

Meet the yellow meadow ant! We accidentally disturbed their log and saw them moving their precious pupae! Yellow meadow ants “farm” aphids, moving them to the best grass roots for food, and in return, the aphids provide them with a sugary “honeydew.” #RichmondPark #Ants #Nature

Get ready to cheer our Chair of Trustees, James, as he tackles his next big challenge today- cycling from London to Brighton -all to support The Holly Lodge Centre! You can sponsor his incredible efforts by clicking on this link: justgiving.com/page/james-mid… #LondonToBrightonCycle

Massive congratulations to James, Edward, Tom, and Libby for completing the London to Brighton Cycle yesterday! What a monumental effort for The Holly Lodge Centre! To donate: justgiving.com/page/james-mid… They have reached 79% of their target goal, please help them reach 100!

Musical Roots Alert! 🚨 Back by popular demand! Join us for an evening of live jazz, blues & boogie-woogie with Dino Baptiste at Pembroke Lodge, Richmond Park. 🗓️ 25th Sept 2025 | 7-10:30 PM Supper included! Get tickets before they're gone! tinyurl.com/yc72f26z #LiveMusic

We are hiring! We are looking for an experienced administrator to join our small, friendly team: charityjob.co.uk/jobs/the-holly…

What an amazing challenge! Sheen Mount Ride 25 on behalf of Sheen Mount PSA and the Holly Lodge Centre- thank you! You can help raise money by donating online #JustGiving justgiving.com/team/sheenmoun…

Congratulations to James and family! Not only did they run the Virtual London Marathon and then bike from London to Brighton, they have now reached their fundraising goal, raising over £2,000 for our Centre! To donate: justgiving.com/page/james-mid…

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☀️🌳 Get ready for some FREE summer fun in Richmond Park! 🌳☀️ Join us for our Summer Nature Roadshows on August 19th (Roehampton Gate Gardens) & 20th (Petersham Gate Playground) from 11 am - 3 pm. For more info: royalparks.org.uk/whats-on/summe…