TCV
Connecting people and green spaces
Planting and meadow scything at Talacre Town Green
An activity with Camden Green Gym
Activity date: Thursday 6th November 2025
Start time: 10:45
Finish time: 14:00
Activity description
Join in for a session of meadow scything, perennials and bulb planting, nature conservation and habitat management activities. The Green Gym is a unique way to get fit, transform the environment, meet new people and learn new skills. Each session includes a range of activities, designed to suit all abilities. We provide hot drinks and other refreshments during the tea break.
Meeting place
Meet at the site entrance on Prince of Wales Road. Nearest station is Kentish Town West (overground) — from the station turn right onto Prince of Wales Road; park entrance is a short way on the right (NW5 3AF).
Activity location
Talacre Town Green, Prince of Wales Road, Kentish Town, NW53AF London, NW5 3AF
Site description
This large open space is between Chalk Farm to the west and Kentish Town to the east. It was redesigned in 2003 following the development of Talacre Community Sports Centre.
Active aggression on site, refer to incident number INC1782.
Pick Up Point
Contact
Pete
Telephone: 07483149629
Email: gg-camden@tcv.org.uk
Website: www.tcv.org.uk/camden
Please bring
- packed lunch
- suitable outdoor clothes
- suitable outdoor footwear
Further info
Please aim to arrive in good time. We strongly recommend that you wear sturdy boots with a good grip and clothing adapted to outdoors work and weather conditions on the day. Please let us know in advance if it is your first time volunteering with TCV. 14-17 year olds are welcome providing they bring a parent/guardian consent form filled in advance - please contact the organiser. For corporate volunteering, please contact corporate-enquiries@tcv.org.uk
Site Facilities
- Toilets
- Nearest Toilets - Talacre Community Sports Centre - 2mins walk