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Queen’s Park Gardens’ Summer Festival

Gallery, Local Community, Open Spaces, Queen's Park Gardens, Wildlife Area
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This year’s Summer Festival was another wonderful success.
We had our own little table inside the Wildlife Area. So many families and individuals were happy to say hello. Some people just came to relax in the peaceful surroundings for a while.
We had a little treasure hunt for the younger gardeners and lots of new people signed up for our gardening information. If you picked up a leaflet, you can join our mailing list here. We only send mails once in a while to let you know when we are going to be working in the park.

Here are some photos from the Wildlife Area.
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and these are from the main festival in the rest of the park.
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If, for any reason, you would like us to remove any of these photos, please get in touch.

Queen’s Park In Bloom – Winners Announced

Local Community

The Friends of Queen’s Park Gardens aim to enhance all the green spaces in the area and we were especially pleased to be involved in Queen’s Park In Bloom.

The winners have been announced in the latest issue of Queen’s Park Voice.

photo ueens-park-in-bloom_zpsfnhs9hlc.jpgYour copy of Queen’s Park Voice should be coming through your letter box soon but you can also collect a copy from The Beethoven Centre and Queen’s Park Library.

Cheeky Rascals Picnic in Queen’s Park Voice

Local Community, Open Spaces, Queen's Park Gardens, Wildlife Area

We are always thrilled to see what the lovely children of Cheeky Rascals Child Minding group have been up to in the Wildlife Area.  They have such fun and use all of the park to it’s best advantage.  Wendy Hutt wrote this piece for the Queen’s Park Voice about their sponsored walk and picnic.

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Preparing for Queen’s Park Gardens’ Festival

Gallery, Local Community, Open Spaces, Queen's Park Gardens, Wildlife Area

DSCN4434.jpgWe’re opening the Wildlife Area for everyone to enjoy on Saturday. You can meet some of the regular gardeners, pick up information and have a look at what we’re doing. We may even have something fun for the kids to do.

The Cheeky Rascals Childminders Group have also made some fun contributions to area but out latest project has been the Grand Marigold Bug Hotel. This project has been close to the heart of the main driving force of the Friends group, Ray. He sourced most of the materials and even found a lovely container which we have made into a roof terrace for the hotel.

Last weekend, we were finally able to plant it in preparation for everyone to see it during the Festival.

Due to the kindness of a donation from the head gardener at the Royal College of Physician Garden of Medicinal Plants we were able to fill it with wonderful indigenous flowers that will attract bees, bugs and butterflies.

Ray has also spread some more bark in the hotel area to make it easier to walk around.

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Tea Party & Bug Hotel in Queen’s Park Voice

Allotments, Local Community, Open Spaces, Wildlife Area

With thanks to Friend, gardener and Queen’s Park Community Councillor Katie Cowan, the latest issue of Queen’s Park Voice covers our tea party in the Wildlife Area and the opening of the Grand Marigold Bug Hotel.

Your copy of Queen’s Park Voice should be coming through your letter box soon but you can also collect a copy from The Beethoven Centre and Queen’s Park Library.

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Queen’s Park Summer Festival 2015

Wildlife Area

We’re full of anticipation for this year’s festival which looks like it will be even more fun than last year’s.  It’s on Saturday, 1st August between noon and 7pm.

We’ll all be there so come to say hello. Pick up one of our leaflets or join our mailing list if you’re not already on there.

We have news about the Dog Show!

There will be judging with rosettes awarded and then free micro-chipping.  Click here for more details.

If you would like to have a stand at the festival, please email info@nullqueensparkcommunitycouncil.gov.uk or contact the QPCC on 0208 960 5644.

If you would like to volunteer to help with the festival, please get in touch with Paola at PDT. Contact her on  paola@nullpdt.org.uk – 07923 379841 and earn Time Credits!

Queen’s Park Gardens Dog Show

Local Community, Open Spaces, Queen's Park Gardens
Is your pooch ready to smooch?

As part of the Queen’s Park Gardens Festival on 1st August 2015, and supported by the Queen’s Park Community Council, a dog show is being organised by the indefatigable Crissie of Canine Culture.  There will be rosettes and prizes.

If you want to be in with a chance, your dog must be on a lead and you MUST register for one of the categories:

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

Registration is between 11:30 am and 12:00 pm with the show beginning at 12:00 pm.

After 1:30pm all local owners will have the chance to get their dog micro-chipped for FREE in the same area. This will soon be a legal requirement so don’t miss the opportunity.

Paddington Film Festival comes to Queen’s Park

Local Community


FREE family films organised by A2 Dominion Housing, CityWest Homes, Open Age & QPR FC.

Tuesday 28th July  – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – St. Jude’s Community Hall, 6.30pm

Wednesday 29th July – Family film – tba – Queen’s Park Library, in the afternoon

Thursday 30th July – Family film – tba -Queen’s Park Court Community Hall, 2pm

Wednesday 5th August – Family film – Penguins of Madagascar -Beethoven Centre, 5:30pm

Friday 7th August – Family film – A Disney film tba – St. Jude’s Hall, 2pm

Monday 10th August – Mega Movie – tba -Queen’s Park Library, 3:30pm

Monday 10th August – Open Age film (50+) – Shirley Valentine – Beethoven Centre, 2pm

Wednesday 12th August – Family film – Rio 2 – Beethoven Centre, 5:30pm

Friday 14th August – Under 5’s – tba -Queen’s Park Library, 10:30am

Wednesday 19th August – Open Age film (50+) – Philomena – Beethoven Centre, 2pm

Wednesday 19th August -Family film – Little Rascals – Beethoven Centre, 5:50pm

Thursday 21st August – QPR FC special educational film – Beethoven Centre, 4:30pm

Wednesday 22nd August – Arachnophobia -Queen’s Park Library, 5pm – 7pm (Summer Movie Spectacular including FREE pizza, popcorn and drinks. Advance booking essential.

Monday 24th August – Open Age film (50+) – Breakfast at Tiffany’s – Beethoven Centre, 2pm

Wednesday 26th August -Family film – Paddington – Beethoven Centre, 5:50pm

More details coming through the PadFest website.

 

Beethoven Centre Open Day

Local Community

Once again, as part of the Paddington Festival, the Beethoven Centre are throwing it’s doors open to a free family fun day with a cook and eat lunch, bouncy castle, goodie bags and live music plus special guests.

When: Thursday 23rd July 10am – 5pm

Age range: All ages welcome

Venue: The Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, London, W10 4JL

Contact: 0208 825 1067 email: beethovencentre@nulla2dominion.co.uk

Cost: FREE

Nearest bus and tube: Bus: 18, 6, 316, 187 Tube: Queen’s Park Overland: Kensal Rise

Wheelchair access: Yes

Booking required: No

More details here.