Tag Archives: Norwood Park

June 4, 2015 · 12:10 pm

West Norwood Food Week

portico foodA mid-summer week of unique dining experiences in West Norwood from Saturday 13th June to Sunday 21st June.  Special menus and events have been curated for West Norwood Food Week ranging from free family picnics to Feasty experiences to fine dining tasting menus.   To find out more and to book your place see:  http://westnorwoodfoodweek.grubclub.com/

The week’s events:

  • A Taste of Victorian History – Foodie Cemetery Tour in West Norwood
  • Remember Your Childhood With a Free Family Picnic
  • Share a Bangladeshi Family Feast  at Lal Baag
  • A British Celebration Supper at the Tulse Hill Hotel
  • Summer Sharing Feast under the Stars at the Great North Wood
  • Share an Italian Summer Dinner at The Garden Gastro Bar
  • A DIY DJ evening, with local craft beers and paella at the Book and Record Bar
  • A Summer Afternoon of Art in the Park and Picnicking in Norwood Park
  • A Taste of the Caribbean – A Midsummer Evening at the Portico Gallery

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May 27, 2015 · 11:19 pm

Astroturf for Norwood Park

Ball court Norwood Park

Ball court Norwood Park

The tarmac ball court in Norwood Park , by Elder Road, is due to get an upgrade to astroturf. An artificial grass surface means the ball court can be used as a pitch for competitive junior and adult football matches and training for other sports.

The council has set aside £150k to invest in sport facilities in Norwood Park. Following talks with the Football Association, Friends of Norwood Park, The Norwood School and local community sports clubs there are 2 alternative options. One option is for a junior sized pitch 97.4m x 52m and the other for a full sized pitch 106m x 70m.

A meeting on  Monday 1st June at 6:30pm at Norwood School, Crown Dale SE19 3NY will review the 2 options. Come along to find out more about the project.

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September 7, 2014 · 11:32 pm

Dog Show

Practising for the dog show

Practising for the dog show

Show off your dog at the Norwood Park dog show on Saturday 20th September. Fancy dress this year is Hollywoof – dress as a film or tv celebrity! If your dog won’t dress up how about: cutest puppy, golden oldie, best trick, luckiest rescue, best in show? Just be there at 12noon to enter your dog – £1. All welcome to see the show starting at 1pm. Bouncy castle and other attractions.

For details see http://www.friendsofnorwoodpark.co.uk

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August 8, 2014 · 10:07 pm

Owls & Falcons in Norwood Park

owlSee & handle birds of prey in Norwood Park this Saturday afternoon 2pm to 4pm on 9th August – organised by Friends of Norwood Park  with help from Norwood Forum.

The Hawking Centre are bringing a team of birds – from owls to hawks – to Norwood Park, by the play ground and Hungry Hippo cafe on Salters Hill SE19 1DZ.

Entry is free and donations to Friends of Norwood Park are welcome.

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August 9, 2013 · 3:27 pm

Do you care about our local parks?

Cllr Jane Pickard in Tivoli Park

Cllr Jane Pickard in Tivoli Park

West Norwood has some lovely local parks -Norwood Park, Tivoli Park, Streatham Common and Brockwell Park. The council is looking at new ways of managing all the parks in Lambeth. To have your say about the future of our local parks you can fill in a survey online .

Or come to a local  event on Thursday 19th September 2pm to 4pm in The Old Library at 16 Knights Hill SE27 0HY  (just up from the West Norwood Post Office)

For more details see www.lambeth.gov.uk/cooperativeparks

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June 16, 2012 · 12:02 pm

Norwood Park

Labour Councillors in the ParkWest 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/

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May 10, 2012 · 9:42 am

Outdoor Gym to be opened by Tony Cottee, Friday 11th May

Tony Cottee

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

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

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