February 2021

February 2021
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Commemorative print of Wanstead
Park’s historic cattle-grazing trial
Local artist Karen Humpage has created a
painting to mark the return of cows grazing
in Wanstead Park. Three cows – Quinine, Nina
and Nuru – took part in the City of London
Corporation’s successful trial last autumn,
with grazing now set to become an annual
fixture in the park. “We were all very excited
last September when the longhorn cattle
graced Wanstead Park with their presence.
Of course, having spent the last few years
painting pictures of cows in the community,
the opportunity to create an up-to-date
painting of cows in Wanstead was just too
good to miss. I visited the park one hot and
bright Sunday in order to see the cows, only
to find half of Wanstead and Aldersbrook were
there too! I decided to include onlookers in
the painting as they were an integral part
of my visit,” said Karen, who is donating £5
from every £29 print sold to the Friends of
Wanstead Parklands. “I’ve had quite a few
orders and I have been able to pass on £140 to
them so far.” Visit wnstd.com/cowprint
Woodford and District branch of the
National Trust plan virtual meetings
Danbury Common in Chelmsford is a
National Trust site that has remained open
We are delighted to invite you to our first ever
Virtual Open Morning
Wednesday are
are delighted
delighted 24th February to
to
invite
invite 2021 you
you 9.00am to
to
our
our
first
first – 11.00am ever
ever
Presentation followed by live Q&A with the Head Teacher
Virtual Open Morning
Wednesday 24th February 2021 9.00am – 11.00am
Wednesday 24th February 2021 9.00am 11.00am
Presentation followed by live Q&A with the Head Teacher
Presentation followed by live Q&A with the Head Teacher
© Karen Humpage
The Woodford and District branch of the
National Trust is planning to host virtual
meetings. “Clearly, all National Trust properties
are closed, although most parks, grounds and
National Trust owned countryside remain
open for exercise… The Woodford and District
Centre will get back into action as soon
as circumstances allow, and we have a full
programme of talks and visits ready to go.
We are also planning Zoom talks, so do get
in touch for details,” said a spokesperson for
the group. Call 07774 164 407
To register To register for for our Virtual Open Open Morning Morning
please To register for our Virtual Open Morning
please email registrar@ahsprep.co.uk
please email registrar@ahsprep.co.uk
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www.avonhouseschool.co.uk
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