Clapton Pond Blog

The Murals And The Man Behind Them

Back in November I wrote about the plethora of people you see on the streets these days pointing cameras at neighbourhood goings-on. The example I photographed - perhaps I'm one of those people myself - showed a young woman filming the creation of this mural in Clapton Passage on the side of Danny's. I didn't go close enough at the time to see what the man up the ladder was doing, and I only noticed the result quite recently. I had, though, already noticed and photographed two other creations by the same artist in the same style. One is a (still unfinished?) effort also in Clapton Passage on a builder's fence there, the other can be found on a wall in Linscott Road. See them here and here. To learn more about the artist and the young woman filming him that day in November, see the comment here and this website. Give it space.   

New Mural, Downs Road

It's not altogether new, having appeared on top of the previous, deeply cosmic, mural several weeks ago. Looks like the work of the same artist (or artists). I slighty preferred the original but like the idea of a new piece of work showing up in the same space every few months - like in a gallery, come to think of it.

Swallows

These fine birds enhance the blunt end of Thistlewaite Road by the roundabout. When did they show up? 

The Frothiest Frock

A photographer arranges a newlywed traveller couple. Fabulous dress.

What's This?

I took this photograph last Saturday lunchtime. Can you guess what it is?

Departing Ducks

Photographer Fran Monks saw them while they were in the Pond. One of my daughters saw them in the street nearby while on her way to school. Later that same morning my youngest and I spotted them waddling down Cornthwaite Road in the direction of Lea Bridge Road. Fran tells me of speculation that they were heading for the river. I hope they got there. 

Signs Of Spring

The annual emergence of graveyard crocuses marking the beginning of winter's end. All very symbolic Click on the picture to see them bigger.

Milfields Orchard

Claptonite writes:

If you take a walk on south Millfields between the electricity substation and the river you'll see lots of new fruit trees planted by children from local schools this week. The kids had fun, and this Saturday is your chance to join in too! We'll be completing the Millfields orchard with a community planting of the final batch of trees. No experience or tools needed - there will be plenty of friendly regular local tree volunteers to work with, and tools supplied. Just bring your enthusiasm, shoes you don't mind getting muddy, gloves if it's chilly, maybe a thermos of something. If you don't fancy digging, come & encourage the diggers, or just to see what's going on and have a chat. Find out how we will be looking after the trees as they grow, see what fruit we'll be getting in a few years. 

It all happens on Saturday (tomorrow) between 10.00 am and 2 pm. There's free soup at lunchtime. Contact: Emma Jack on 07814 027128 or Tim Evans 8986 3456 for more details.

Snow!

This great photo taken this morning by Emily Webber. See more snowy shots by her here.

Millfields Park Consultation

The Council is seeking the views of local residents about improving the various bits of Millfields Park. They've money for upgrading the basketball courts and for planting and maintaining a new "community orchard", which sounds nice. What else would residents like them to do? The consultation starts on February 2nd and continues until March 26th. Full details here. Thanks to Claptonite for sending them my way.