Planting crocus bulbs at The Old English Garden

Adding a splash of purple to raise awareness of polio research


Location
Old English Gardens
Danson Park
Bexley
DA6 8HL
Date and time
11:00 - 12:15
Sunday, 29th of November 2026
Who this task will support
Friends of the Old English Garden
Volunteering group working to maintain and nurture the walled garden in Danson Park looking lovely for all to enjoy.

๐ŸŽฏThe task

The Friends of the Old English Garden need help with planting 2,000 donated crocus bulbs in honour of Purple4Polio, the Rotary Club's fight for a polio-free world.

Then in spring each year there will be a beautiful purple carpet of flowers in the gardens.

Come along and be part of this national initiative!

Tea, coffee, instant hot chocolate and biscuits will be provided afterwards.

Please bring gardening gloves ๐Ÿงค if you have them, if not there will be some you can borrow. All other equipment - hand forks and trowels, and kneeling pads - will be provided.

๐Ÿ“Where and when

Meet at 11.00am at the tool shed in The Old English Garden, next to The Stables in Danson Park. what3words location ///stack.stud.such. Ask for Judie from the Friends of the Old English Garden.

The task is listed for 75 minutes, but you are welcome to leave early if you can't stay that long.

โš ๏ธHealth and safety

Crocus bulbs are dangerous to eat, so please remember to wash your hands after handling them.


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Location
Old English Gardens
Danson Park
Bexley
DA6 8HL
Date and time
11:00 - 12:15
Sunday, 29th of November 2026
Who this task will support
Friends of the Old English Garden
Volunteering group working to maintain and nurture the walled garden in Danson Park looking lovely for all to enjoy.
Walkable

As you will make your own way to the task, feel free to walk or run as you wish.

Ideal for beginners

Old English Gardens
Danson Park
Bexley
DA6 8HL

Just next door to the Danson Stables ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿป


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