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
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
After a rainy start to the day, the sun shined and everybody had fun. Thank you for visiting us in the Wildlife Area.
The sun is out 🌤 beautiful plants on sale from @HCGAGardens pic.twitter.com/fReP8EdRQi
— Cara (@Caraquest) August 7, 2021
Brilliant thread @Caraquest
There was a remembrance tree too, for people to leave thoughts and memories. pic.twitter.com/BjmwV3CGLt
— John McArdle (@johnMcArdle4) August 8, 2021
The sun came out at the QP Festival today and first to pick up their Queens Park in Bloom plant prize: Clare & Sue. Well done both 🪴 @QPCouncil @FoQPGardens @HCGAGardens pic.twitter.com/Dj43d31nIe
— Ulla Johnson (@ullajohnsonLDN) August 7, 2021
We loved that so many of you felt so proud to receive your QPiB certificates. Well deserved and thank you for brightening up our neighbourhood. We salute you 🌺 @QPCouncil @FoQPGardens @HCGAGardens pic.twitter.com/ulP1vRFhHZ
— Ulla Johnson (@ullajohnsonLDN) August 7, 2021
Not known for my music tips but @rhumzy just closed @qpcouncil community festival & was great (not a good photo but i like how you can see the houses too). & vaccine bus used up all its vaccines & the rain stopped 🎉🎊🍦🎈🌦️ pic.twitter.com/WMh9qinq3u
— Susanna Rustin (@SusannaRustin) August 7, 2021
Summer Camp Job Opportunity:
The organisers are looking for young mentors between 18 & 25 years old, who would like two weeks of work experience with young people, please apply via this link.
Take part, have fun, boost your self esteem, expenses paid. YMHFA course offered.
There are more details about the summer camp here.
City of Westminster have sponsored a fun event for Easter. Select a date and register for your free tickets here.
15 minute fun outdoor activity.
Bunny has lost some things! Find the hidden objects for Bunny and win a prize!
Strictly timed, covid-19 secure event – stay safe say happy!
Families from W2, W9, W10 postcodes ONLY . No children without adults, no adults without children.
*These events may be postponed in line with Government restrictions.
Learn about the Bunny Truck here.
Pop into the Wildlife Area on Wednesday 28th October, to collect a Half Term Window Activity Pack.
The QPCC with be there with Happy Lizzy between 10am and 2pm. Find out how to make lanterns that can be displayed in windows during bonfire week. Learn about the Queen’s Park Scarecrow Competition too!
Please note: The Halloween event is sold out now.
We’re still not running official sessions, for safety reasons but you may notice some of our team quietly working away in the park.
We hope you’ve enjoyed the activities run by the QPCC this month. More events below:
The Secret Summer Festival – Registration details are here.
The Queen’s Park Reality Show (14 – 16 yr olds) – 10th to 21st August 2020 from 11am to 3pm every weekday. Registration details are here.
Read the Prime Minister’s address for the latest information and this document for clarification about what you can and can’t do (correct at time of blogging).
Self-isolate if you or anyone in your household has symptoms.
Cover your face if you’re in enclosed places like the supermarket.
There are still many unknowns about this virus. Seek out the provenance of advice you hear or read. Try to stick to first hand, substantiated facts.
In line with the most recent government directives regarding the Coronavirus, we will review our plans with regard to community gardening when the appropriate stage is reached. Please watch for updates.
Whilst our activities could be regarded as the allowed, we do not want to risk endangering the health of our wonderful, dedicated band of long-standing volunteers and we must protect the lives of the NHS carers upon whom we depend by promoting, encouraging and exercising social-distancing.
We are doing what we can to control the spread of COVID-19 and we hope you will join us.
Luckily, our park has remained open but do not attempt to use the outdoor gym.
Stay safe. Go out if you must, but be careful and mindful of others.
More information is available from Queen’s Park Community Council’s webpage. The official government pages, including all the press conference transcripts, are here.
Staying Safe Outside your Home (click).
Staying Alert and Safe (click).
The Westminster City Council’s Residents newsletter (subscribe here) is another great way to stay up-to-date with the latest news, offers and events. These updates used to be weekly but are much more frequent at the moment. For more regular updates on their services and activities, follow them on Twitter and Facebook.
More options are here.
The work of the Queen’s Park Gardens Community and Sports Hub is dear to our hearts. They are currently assisting the most vulnerable and shielded residents in our community with hot food (from supplies provided by The Felix Project and meals created by Ida) and care package support. If you feel you can contribute to the great work they are doing, please visit their Just Giving page to make a small donation (they’ll accept a large one too!).
Our park has so many treasures during April and May. The trees are enjoying their new leaves and blossoms. Wild flowers are blooming and birds are caring for their hungry chicks.
Be kind to your neighbours and community. We are all dealing with varied and difficult challenges.
Some familiar faces are doing remarkable things to keep everyone going.
The work of the Queen’s Park Gardens Community and Sports Hub is dear to our hearts. They are currently assisting the most vulnerable and shielded residents in our community with hot meals (from food provided by The Felix Project and meals created by Ida) and care package support. If you feel you can contribute to the great work they are doing, please visit their Just Giving page to make a small donation (they’ll accept a large one too!).
You might also like to investigate some of the uplifting personal tales being told by customers and staff on Ida’s Instagram account, a beloved restaurant in our community.
