Sadly, some don't value the beauty of this area and we often suffer from environmental crime. But the group is very active and ensure that damage is speedily repaired, often doing it ourselves. Burnt-out vehicles and rubbish dumping are all too common, but we ensure that they are dealt with as soon as possible.

In 2001 we published the full colour book, "Our Common Story", telling the story of Plumstead Common, which resulted from the project. The book was quickly sold out, and now the second edition has been printed and is on sale.

We draw the attention of the council to problems of litter, dumping, graffiti and vandalism. Some PCEG members have adopted areas near their homes and try to keep them litter and graffiti free. Our aim is to achieve a level of maintenance and environmental improvement that will help restore a sense of pride in the community. Caring for the place where we live means a better quality of life for us all.

We always welcome new members and are also keen to involve schools in our activities. Becoming a member of PCEG commits you to as little or as much involvement as you feel able to offer.

PCEG was formed in the Spring of 1991 by a small group of local people concerned that our environment was suffering from a lack of care. We work to conserve and maintain the green and built environment of Plumstead Common. Since our foundation we have grown to number about 150 members and have had a real influence on local environmental issues.

In 1994 PCEG gained a Shell "Best of Better Britain" Award for our Slade Ponds project, together with a Tidy Britain Group Special Mention Certificate for environmental improvement in the Queen Mother Birthday Awards. In 2006, and again in 2007, we were awarded a prestigious national Green Pennant Award in recognition of our work at the Slade Ponds. We gained a Biffaward and a B&Q funding award in 2008. We work in partnership with Greenwich Council, are members of the Greenwich Parks Friends Forum and are always involved in a range of activities.