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
If you live on the Mozart Estate, you can vote for how to spend the SECOND reward earned for improving your recycling habits.
You can vote online or via a form available on reception at the Beethoven Centre.
There’s only a week left to vote!
With funding from John Lyon’s Charity Steve from the H&F Play Association wil be holding holiday fun sessions in the park for local young people between the ages of 8 and 13, although under 8 year olds are welcome if accompanied.
The sessions will be on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoon and there will all sorts of activities to do.
Call Steve to find out more: 07828 123300
Get some exercise and do your bit for the community!
We’re throwing down our forks and spades to join the Canal River Trust in a local cleaning day along our tow path. We’d love it if you could come along too!
Get stuck-in at this canal clean up from Kensal Green.
We’ll be clearing graffiti with our new hot water pressure washer, foraging for litter in the back of the towpath, cutting back vegetation and giving the area a spruce up.
Meet us at 10am on the towpath at the back of Sainsbury’s Ladbroke Grove, W10 5AA. The nearest station is Kensal Green which is approximately a 10 minute walk from the meeting point.
The event will run from 10am – 3.30pm, join us for the morning only or bring a packed lunch and stay all day!
Details and invite acceptance here. More information about the scheme here.
In 2015, the Geminids will peak between December 13 and 14. A waxing crescent Moon (Moon’s phase after a New Moon) will create good conditions for viewing the shower.
Let’s hope the weather is better for this than it was for the Summer display. Keep checking here.
This is the WikiHow for a guide. It’s a shame the park won’t be open at the right times.
Here are some pictures from last year.
The London Wildlife Trust at Gunnersbury Triangle are organising a walk and talk on how to identify trees in Winter.
Getting to Grips with Identifying Trees in Winter
13th December 11.00am – 1.30pm.
Event details here.
This is a wonderful wildlife area sandwiched between the rail tracks. It is maintained by a vigorous group of volunteers. Do take some time to read a little more here. The entrance is a few yards away from Chiswick Park tube station. It is well worth the trip.
Further details of this and other London Wildlife Trust events can be found at: http://www.wildlondon.org.uk/whats-on
Following pressure from UK green space organisations, the previous outgoing [London Friends Group] administration recommended that the newly elected Government consider hosting a National Inquiry into the future funding and management of our parks. Also, a cross-party group of MPs is now calling for a Private Members Bill [Bill 53] to strengthen protective measures.
So please sign and promote the UK ‘Save Our Parks’ petition to step up the pressure on the Government and all political parties to take seriously the future funding and protection of our vital green spaces.
1. Sign the petition: Click here.
2. Spread the news via Twitter: @LoveParks_Week #LoveParks
3. Spread the news via Facebook: www.facebook.com/ukparkspetition
By volunteering in your community, with us in the Wildlife Area for instance, you can earn Time Credits to spend in a variety of outlets. We give one Time Credit for every hour volunteered. They’re like community bank notes and there’s something for everyone. Here are some of the local favourites:
Lexi Cinema in Chamberlayne Road: Despite being a charity organisation, run by volunteers themselves, they are happy to accept two Time Credits for a seat when they’re not busy. Email Ted with your preferred date(s) and he’ll confirm within a couple of days. If the date you fancy is a busy one, they’ll suggest another. It’s a fabulous place to see some of the best films on release.
Fierce Grace Hot Yoga in Kilburn Lane: Fierce Grace is a new yoga system, and brand. They led the UK in the Hot Yoga revolution, by bringing Bikram Yoga to London in 1994. Fierce Grace yoga takes place in a specifically heated room to ease muscles, prevent injury and promote detoxification. Available Mon & Wed at 6.45am, 10am, 12pm & 5pm and on Tues & Fri 8am, 10am & 4pm. Just email in advance if you’ve never been before, their friendly staff will be happy to help. Two Time Credits for a place at a 90 minute yoga class + chill out session in relaxation area.
Queen Park Library on Harrow Road: A lively library offering children’s clubs, reading groups and employment advice, as well as a huge range of adult and children’s book, CDs and DVDs. Rent that blockbuster you missed at the cinema or spend a night in with the kids and watch the latest Pixar movie! You need to be a member of the library to use Time Credits but it’s free to join – just take proof of address when you go along. Spend one Time Credit for a CD and two for a DVD (including a whole boxed set!).
Tennis in Queen’s Park: 1 hour tennis court hire for One Time Credit (Mon-Fri) at Pitch & Putt grounds. This offer excludes school holidays
Meeting Space Hire at Genesis Housing at 576 Harrow Road: Meeting space is available in Genesis Housing’s Neighbourhood Centre in North Westminster, suitable for groups of up to 15 for meetings or activities such as craft, or reading groups. For hire on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please contact Richard to book your time 020 8968 5543 at One Time Credit per hour.
Portobello Green Fitness Centre: One gym session for One Time Credit (Fri 2-4pm).
Ladies Only exercise classes at The Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, W10. for Two Time Credits per class:
Total body workout (circuits) – Tue. 9.20-10.05am
Legs, Bums & Tums Fri 9.20-10.05am
All Stars Boxing Gym on Harrow Road: All Stars Boxing Gym is a local landmark, established nearly 40 years ago and offering training and exercise to the community ever since. Suitable for all ages and abilities, give it a try! Contact Raman Akay at All Stars Gym directly if you are already a member. If you’re interested in becoming a member or using your Time Credits at All Stars Boxing Gym, contact Sami. Two Time Credits entitles you to a “Knock Out” session.
QPR Stadium Tour in White City: Stadium tours are offered to Members for QPR’s Loftus Rd ground at the cost of one Time Credit per person. Contact Sami to check dates.
Maida Hill Second-Hand Community Market pitch. Looking to clear out some bric-a-brac and de-clutter? Tuesday is Maida Hill markets community day and for a four hour pitch you can pay with Four Time Credits.To register as stall holder and to book a table call Jacqui 07582 881 591. Once booked in you are asked to set up from 10am. Good luck with your selling!
The Frontline Club in Paddington: The events programme is run by the Frontline Charitable Trust, set up to promote independent journalism and provide training in the safety of journalists and other media workers in areas of conflict. Frontline Club are pleased to be offer all of the public events (talks and screenings) to Time Credit holders, wherever capacity permits. All you need to do is call up to book. Just say that you’re wanting to use your Time Credits. You will spend one Time Credit per hour, depending on the length of the event.
Finally, check back for news of offers at The Jubilee Sports Centre (and other Better venues).
This is just a sample of everything available in London. Download the current Time Credits Brochure here (Right Click/Save) where you will also learn more about opportunities to earn credits. Furthermore, you can spend your Time Credits in other parts of the country. Check the Just Add Spice website for more information.
Other Time Credit Spending Opportunity Summaries:
Places to Visit
Entertainment
Activities
Entertainment and other activities summaries to follow over the next two Thursdays.
CityWest Homes are holding their annual fun day on 5th September 2015 in Paddington Recreational Ground. More details here.
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.