Friends of Norwood Park invite local families to a Christmas Tree Dressing ceremony on Sunday December 14 th between 2 and 4pm. Please bring some decorations with you and enjoy free mince pies & a festive fruit punch at the Hungry Hippo park cafe.
Members of the choir at Christ Church will be leading the carol singing. There will also be a small free gift for each child. For details see http://www.friendsofnorwoodpark.co.uk
Tag Archives: Friends of Norwood Park
Xmas in Norwood Park
Filed under Arts, Community / voluntary, Parks
Norwood Dog show on June 8th
Norwood Dog show returns to Norwood Park on Saturday 8th June 12non to 4pm with a summer fete including coconut shy, a bouncy castle, face painting, various stalls and music – organised by Friends of Norwood Park.
The show catergories are:
- Prettiest Bitch
- Most Handsome Dog
- Cutest Puppy
- Golden Oldie
- Dog Most Like Its Owner
- Doggie Fancy Dress
- Dog’s Got Talent
- Fancy Dress
The fee to enter your dog is £1 per category – proceeds go to Battersea Dogs Home. Register between 12.45 and 1.45pm – show starts at 2pm!
If you want to run a stall at the show email friendsofnorwoodpark@gmail.com .
For more for details see: http://www.friendsofnorwoodpark.co.uk/section504707_183957.html
Filed under Charity, Community / voluntary, Leisure, Parks
Norwood Park Christmas Tree Dressing on 2nd December
On Sunday December 2nd the Friends of Norwood Park are inviting people to come along with decorations (home made or donated) and help dress the new Christmas tree planted on the edge of the children’s play area.
The tree has been funded by Western Riverside Environmental Fund (WREF) who manage all Lambeth’s domestic waste. There will be carol singing and refreshments including mince pies and hot drinks in the cafe area between 2pm and 4pm – funded by Lambeth Community Fund
For more information see: http://www.friendsofnorwoodpark.co.uk
Filed under Arts, Community / voluntary, Lambeth Council, Leisure, West Norwood
Norwood Park
West Norwood‘s much loved park, Norwood Park bounded by Elder Road & Salters Hill, has an active Friends group who support the park with a wide range of activities –the dog show at the Jubilee weekend being their most recent success.
On Tuesday July 3rd The Friends of Norwood Park are holding their Annual General Meeting at 7pm at Little Starz Nursery, Benton’s Lane SE27 9UD (entrance by the side of Goodbehere House, Benton’s Lane). Everyone welcome to come along & hear about the achievements of the last year and plans for the next 12 months. The Friends group is also looking for local people to get involved ,join the committee and make a difference to our wonderful local park.
If you would like to join the committee please apply using this form ( FONPNominationForm )which must reach The Secretary by Monday 25th June: email janetgrigg14@gmail.com or post 14 Auckland Hill, SE27 9PH
For details see http://www.friendsofnorwoodpark.co.uk/
Filed under Environment, Parks, West Norwood
Outdoor Gym to be opened by Tony Cottee, Friday 11th May
Tony Cottee playing for West Ham
This Friday , 11th May at 3pm, football legend Tony Cottee is to officially open the Outdoor Gym in Norwood Park.
The Friends of Norwood Park successfully won a £44,000 to fund an outdoor gym in the park off Salters Hill, West Norwood, SE19 1AR.
Sky Sports pundit Tony Cottee, who played for West Ham and England, will open the gym at 3pm and there will be a personal trainer on hand to give advice about how to best use the equipment.
The gym includes basket ball and table tennis, along with exercise equipment from a fitness bike to a shoulder press. The aim is for it to be used by young and old alike to improve health and fitness.
Cllr Francis trying out the gym
The Friends group says: “We hope as many locals and park users as possible will turn out to attend the official opening. The gym has only been open a few weeks but already it is a massive hit with local people.When the weather was good it was unbelievable how many people, especially school children, were using the equipment. We believe the gym will be a great facility for all park users. It will also enhance existing facilities in the park and what’s great about it is it is free to use. We would like to thank everyone who supported The Friends in this bid including Lambeth Council.”
For more information visit: http://www.friendsofnorwoodpark.co.uk or email friendsofnorwoodpark@gmail.com
Filed under Health, Labour Councillors, Lambeth Council, Leisure, Parks, West Norwood
Friends of Parks
Do you use your local parks?
Cllr. Jane Pickard at Streatham Common
Many of our nearby parks are supported by ‘friends’ groups made up of local residents. With the heavy spending cuts imposed on councils by the Tory/Lib Dem coalition government the costs of all public services will be under review. If you care about your local park this is a good time to join up with other like minded people and make a difference to the running of your favourite park now and in the future.
Brockwell Park
http://www.brockwellpark.com/index.php
Membership £5 per year
Streatham Common
http://www.freewebs.com/streathamfriends/
Membership £5 per year starting every January.
Tivoli Park or Knights Hill Recreation Ground
Email tivoliparkfriends@gmail.com for more information
Norwood Park
Email grigghippolyte@gmail.com for information
Dulwich Park
http://www.dulwichparkfriends.org.uk/
Membership £3 per year
Filed under Health, Lambeth Council, Leisure, Parks, West Norwood
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