Green Flag 2021/22

Wildlife Area

We are delighted that our little park has attained the Green Flag Award again this year.  The scheme has been celebrating its 25 year anniversary in 2021.

General maintenance is undertaken by Continental Landscapes on behalf of Westminster Council.

It has not been easy but  HCGA with Ulla and her team of volunteers in the rose garden, and our small band of unofficial volunteers throughout the park,  have excelled themselves during the various restrictions to improve the park for our community, while also giving a mindful focus and great exercise, thanks to grants from the QPCC,

You can read more about the scheme here, see our entry here and look at the full list here.

We look forward to seeing the new flag on the pole soon.

If you would like to join Ulla on her Thursday morning sessions there are more details here.

Covid-19: We’ve paused our official gardening sessions until we feel it is safe for us to return, as we work in public spaces. You may sometimes find some of our core team working to maintain parts of the park. If you would like to join our mailing list, please drop us a line via the Contact Form.
If you use the Wildlife Area, please respect those who are seeking a quiet area, free from joggers and dogs.

Walking for Health

Canal Waterways, Environment, Learning, Local Community, Open Spaces, Well Being

HCGA will be running a series of walks throughout 2021 and 2022 in association with WAES, RBK&C and Westminster Libraries. The next few start at 10am and are on Tuesdays through November and December.

Booking is essential for all walks. Walk finish times will vary depending on location and walk, please ask for details when booking.  Walk lengths vary from 3-6 miles and will be slow/moderately paced, with opportunities for wildlife watching and sight-seeing.

Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions, wear appropriate footwear for walking and bring a packed lunch and water. Some locations may have a café and other facilities.

The walks are free and all you need to do is…

*Book a place by emailing us at: bookings@nullhcga.org.uk

*Complete an enrolment form

*Show your ID at enrolment

*Meet up in good time at Queen’s Park Library, 666 Harrow Road, London, W10 4NE

TUESDAY 9th November 2021 10am KENSAL RISE CEMETERY WALK 

TUESDAY 23rd November 2021 10am CANALSIDE WALK

TUESDAY 7th December 2021 10am QUEEN’S PARK WALK

 

The Queen’s Park Neighbourhood Plan Referendum

Local Community

The Queen’s Park Neighbourhood Plan Referendum

Queen’s Park Community Council is committed to developing our neighbourhood as one with a strong sense of community, where diversity and difference are valued and celebrated. Our vision is of a community with access to the best possible facilities and services and a natural environment for all to live safely and healthily. Adopting a Neighbourhood Plan can help us achieve this, so we encourage all residents to register to vote and participate in the upcoming Neighbourhood Plan referendum on Thursday, 21st October 2021.

More information here.

 

Covid-19: We’ve paused our official gardening sessions until we feel it is safe for us to return, as we work in public spaces. You may sometimes find some of our core team working to maintain parts of the park. If you would like to join our mailing list, please drop us a line via the Contact Form.
Ulla is running her Thursday morning sessions. More details here.
If you use the Wildlife Area, please respect those who are seeking a quiet area, free from joggers and dogs.

Community Lunch 

Wildlife Area

The QPCC invite all residents to join us for a community lunch and an afternoon of games and activities. The perfect opportunity to meet new people, reconnect with neighbours, and learn more about QPCC activities and how to get involved. Please register here if you wish to attend.

13:00 – 15:00
Saturday 25th September 2021
St. Jude’s Hall, Fifth Avenue
W10 4DN

Community clean-up

Environment, Learning, Local Community, Open Spaces, Well Being

Celebrating and protecting our local environment.

Following on from the QPCC’s successful event in June, which saw 20 bags of litter taken off of the streets of Queen’s Park, they will be hosting another Queen’s Park Community Clean-Up to tie in with the Great Green Week this Saturday the 25th of September.

11:00 – 13:00
Saturday 25th September 2021, Queen’s Park Gardens
(Wildlife area)

Sign up for your place on Eventbrite, phoning 07776 683 760 or by emailing Millie.

♻️ Westminster Recycling Champions and Veolia will be providing equipment and hosting a stall to give information on recycling in the ward to residents on the day.

♻️ A QPCC stand where will be engaging with residents to hear their views on our work as a council and their priorities for the area.

♻️ There will be a number of volunteer ‘Litter Champions’ who will lead small groups to different areas of the ward. If you would like to be involved in the event by volunteering to lead or support a group or otherwise, please email Millie.

♻️ The Community Clean Up will be followed by a community lunch held in the Beethoven Centre to thank all litter champions and QPCC volunteers!

Free Dog Training

Wildlife Area

QPCC are offering a free, four week dog training course with Crissie from Canine Culture to address behavioural issues for dogs after lockdown.

There are ten places and you must register by calling Crissie on 07949 523 719 or email canineculture@nullgooglemail.com.

Mid-morning on these Sundays: 12th, 19th & 26th September and 3rd October.

 

 

Covid-19: We’ve paused our official gardening sessions until we feel it is safe for us to return, as we work in public spaces. You may sometimes find some of our core team working to maintain parts of the park. If you would like to join our mailing list, please drop us a line via the Contact Form.
Ulla is running her Thursday morning sessions. More details here.
If you use the Wildlife Area, please respect those who are seeking a quiet area, free from joggers and dogs.

August Ideas

Wildlife Area

Sign up for Westminster’s activity update email here.  This is what we learned from it this week:

GET CREATIVE WITH CITY LIONS: Our Summer Creative Challenges kick off on Friday with four exciting tasks to keep your teen creative this August. Sign up today to be in with a chance of winning e-vouchers and tickets to the Serpentine Galleries and Westminster Abbey. Find out more and register today.

CELEBRATE THE WINDRUSH GENERATION AT MAIDA HILL: The Windrush Generation has contributed massively to the British economy and culture. To celebrate, we’ve partnered up with local businesses and residents to put on a cultural market on Saturday 14 August, 10am to 4pm, at Maida Hill Market, W9. There will be a range of food, literature, arts and crafts, photos, and interactive events.

Home Away From Hive installation on Exhibition Road
BEE-INSPIRED ACTIVITY DAY: A free outdoor event for families and community groups offering fun hands-on activities with artists and nature experts to get to know the bees and insects that share our City and how we can look after them. Part of the South Ken Green Trail.
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WANDER ART: Presented by Grosvenor and Alter Projects, Wander Art is London’s newest and largest outdoor gallery with a series of installations across Mayfair showcasing the most exciting and innovative outdoor art installations from 12 world-renowned artists.

ENJOY WESTMINSTER FOR LESS WITH CITY SAVE: There are some great offers to be had with your Westminster City Save card during the next few months:

Joining City Save is quick and easy and is an ideal way to experience everything Westminster has to offer.

Summer Festival Success

Wildlife Area

After a rainy start to the day, the sun shined and everybody had fun. Thank you for visiting us in the Wildlife Area.

Queen’s Park Gardens Dog Show

Dog Classes, Festival, Local Community, Open Spaces, Queen's Park Gardens, Well Being

This year’s Summer Festival will include everyone’s favourites with two stages, kids’ entertainment, delicious food show, family sports and games in the park,  the over 50’s party and it all kicks off with the Dog Show between 11 & 12 (just before the main festival begins).

THE DOG SHOW IS BACK!!!

This fun family friendly event is now ticketed for your safety. Reserve your place here.

The categories are :

  • Ms Diva
  • Mr Slick
  • Pup Idol
  • Best Rescue
  • Best Dog Costume

Please read the new rules carefully:

Hand gel on entry. You must remain in family groups at 2m distance at all times. Highly vulnerable people attending. Please look after each other and stay safe.

Lego Bubble!

Local Community, Open Spaces, Playground

Adults drink tea while the kids parteeee!
An hour of fun activities for children under 10.
For local families living in W2, W9 & W10 ONLY on 26th, 27th & 28th July 2021.
ONE TICKET PER FAMILY. Choose your session by booking here.
Please note that all bookings say Lancefield Street  but the days are as follows:
  • MONDAY in MOZART PLAY AREA (Off Lancefield Street)
  • TUESDAY in BRINLEY PLAYGROUND (Alfred Road off Canal)
  • WEDNESDAY in WARWICK ESTATE PLAY AREA (Lapworth Court)

Outdoor games and activities – GIANT LEGO, GIANT BUBBLES