Open Age have moved to The Avenues

Wildlife Area

 

After a long and successful base at the Beethoven Centre, Open Age have now moved to The Avenues. The new term starts next Tuesday.

This is a resource for the mobility impaired, elderly or just looking for some good company.  Learn to do new things, visit new places and make lasting friendships within your local community. Membership is free and most classes only ask for a peppercorn contribution.  If you are housebound, there are telephone-based reading groups as well.  Do you know anyone over 50 years whose well-being might benefit from this wonderful organisation.

Sunny Saturday

Community Gardening, Environment, Local Community, Open Spaces, Queen's Park Gardens, Time Credits

0X rose gardenWe could not have asked for better weather on Saturday. Our main work was in the triangular bed where the weeds seem to grow the fastest but we had a fantastic turnout of willing hands to help.

We are always looking for new volunteers and we’re happy if you can only spare an hour.  If you do more than that, we’ll make sure you have a break with some chocolate and water, to revive your energy levels.

We will be gardening next on 10th June but sign up for our newsletter in case we schedule any more sessions in between.

Gardeners
Triangle

The park is looking spectacular this Spring and we hope you had a chance to enjoy it over the weekend.
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The tulips are still blooming around the shrub by the Third Avenue gate.

round shrub

Even though the crocus blooms have faded, we think the heart shape still looks very cheerful on the bank.

Crocus
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Give and Take Saturday

Local Community

Out with the old, in with the new……which is someone else’s old!

A couple of years ago the Beethoven Centre hosted a very successful Give and Take event and it’s back again on Saturday 18th February.

Drop off something you don’t want in the morning (10am to  12pm) and collect something you need in the afternoon from 1pm to 2:30 pm. This is a wonderful community event.

Day Trip with our Community Gardener

Local Community, Open Spaces

Our lovely Ulla and the HCGA have arranged a wonderful day out at the Columbia Road Plant Market and Hackney City Farm!

This is a wonderful opportunity to visit these places with an expert! Travel will be by tube from Queen’s Park, meeting at 10:30am on 19th February.

For more information, contact Ulla@nullhcga.org.uk

QPG Football Academy expanding to 5 sessions a week!

Football Academy, Local Community, Queen's Park Gardens

This project goes from strength to strength.

Last year we told you about the new girls only session and the increase in mixed boys and girls.  This month, boys and girls in the 4 – 11 years age group can join in the fun form 12pm to 2pm on a Sunday.

These sessions meet in the hard courts. Get involved!

 

 

 

 

Paddington Festival 2016 Gala Award

Local Community, Queen's Park Gardens, Time Credits

The Paddington Festival 2016 Gala Award for Queen’s Park Festival’s Volunteer of the Year goes to Simon Walton  for his fantastic volunteering at the Queen’s Park Summer Festival.

The award was presented by Ryan Dalton on behalf of Cllr. Barrie Taylor. The top three winners in this category all received trophies and certificates.

Many of you will recognise Simon as he volunteers in so many areas around the community, and for many years. We are endlessly grateful for the time he gives to the Friends of Queen’s Park Gardens in both practical gardening and administrative roles.

We are extremely proud that Simon has been recognised this year. We are proud and grateful to all our volunteers. For more information about our gardening sessions, please check here or join our mailing list.

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Photo Courtesy of Ray Lancashire