PCEG is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. It was originally formed by a group of local people concerned that our environment was suffering from lack of care. We work to conserve, maintain and develop the green and built environment of Plumstead and Winn’s Commons.

We are always involved in a range of activities, and although we have about 150 members, we badly need people to do some hands-on volunteering in some of our projects.

Some PCEG members have adopted areas near their homes and try to keep them litter free. Other members have decided to keep a bit of wall clear of graffiti by painting it out as soon as it appears ― it works!

We have recently won GOLD in the Mayor’s Safer Parks Awards. We are currently engaged on a big project in the Plumstead Common Nature Reserve to make it more attractive and accessible.

We have regular work days at our two principle sites, the Slade Ponds and the nature reserve ― see the calendar.

We’re “on the case” all the time ― recently we painted out the tags on the Old Mill Pub, for instance, and have sent objections to the council about inappropriate planning applications that threaten the character of the area. We look forward, incidentally, to welcoming the new Café on the Common opposite Plumstead Manor School.

On the right below is a bit of litter found on one of our regular picks. “Young Citizen of the Year Award 2011”. First prize for irony!