We wish a very happy and inspirational new year to all and look forward to hosting more events for everyone in 2020. If you have any suggestions to make, or wish to provide any information or help, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
WHO ARE THE FRIENDS?
The Friends of Harrow Weald believe parks make the very best Community Centres. We were originally formed from a group of local residents that wanted to take responsibility for and transformed the local park and area.
WHAT WE DO
Creating a unique opportunity for parks to become a vibrant self-funding community space, with wellbeing for people and nature, education and financial sustainability running through everything.
TOGETHER WE ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE
This year we will see the expansion of the orchard, planting of the living wall and sensory garden, the installation of a stage area and many events planned for the coming months.
But, we’re still buzzing from the great success of our Old Time Music Hall event in December, when the great Players Theatre entertained us with their wonderful vocals and acting skills, duped us with some excellent close up magic and hosted a great singalong.
The added bonus to the evening was an appearance by the renowned comedian and scriptwriter, Barry Cryer, who lead everyone in a sing song to “My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean”, which had us bobbing up and down on cue, as well as providing a joke or two and drawing the raffle prizes for us.
A TREMENDOUS 2019!
Our monthly meeting gave us time to reflect on what the past year has brought. In number terms some items were quite overwhelming, as was the support that we have received from volunteers, local businesses, the council and media, and, of course, the community who have helped make our events successful.
Throughout the past year 27 events have taken place, including quiz nights, a barn dance, cinema in the park, health, art and music events, bat walks and a murder mystery night. Volunteers have unlocked or locked the park gates 3,650 times, held almost 70 meetings and monitored hundreds of telephone calls. In addition there have been more than 52 Sunday litter picks, as well hundreds of days spent litter picking during the week. Tai Chi has continued throughout the year, and will continue in 2020.
The last event in a busy year was a welcome get together in the park for carols by candlelight. This proved to be a magical evening, with community members of all ages joining together to sing well known carols, to the accompaniment of Ian Byrne of Semafour on keyboard.
THIS EMAIL IS SPONSORED BY OUR FRIENDS OVER AT THE RUISLIP BJJ (Free week trial available)
Ruislip BJJ is founded by Brown Belts Raj Singh and Wiktor Herka, both under Rodger Middleton (Rodger Gracie Academy Black Belt)
Raj in addition trains in Mixed Martial Arts under the Sekhon Brothers, at Beast Fight Team.
Our brand new facility is based between Ruislip & Harrow. We have a large matted training area, showers, sitting area with large TVs and a bar for relaxing afterwards! We even access to pool & snooker rooms. There’s plenty of safe & free parking on the premises.
THIS EMAIL IS SPONSORED BY OUR FRIENDS OVER AT THE RUISLIP BJJ (Free week trial available)
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Sunday 26th January: AGM. 4.00pm
Nominations for the all positions on the committee are to be forwarded to Rolland or Lorna by 19th January. Voting will take place at the meeting. Votes can only be made by members of the group. Thanks were given to Joseph who has resigned from the position of Treasurer, as he is now moving away from the area.
Wednesday 29th January:
Quiz Night. 7.00pm £10.00 per person including food.
Our popular quiz nights continue with the first session of the year being held at the Brownie Hut in Maricas Avenue (entrance opposite the start of Weighton Road). All are welcome. Tickets to be purchased in advance. Please call Lorna on 07787 502146 to book.
Saturday 29th February:
Big Screen Cinema featuring Toy Story 4. 3.00pm FREE
The screening of this great animated feature film for all ages, will take place in the Brownie Hut, Maricas Avenue. The story continues with the familiar characters of Woody, Buzz Lightyear & Co teaming up with Bonnie and new toy named Forky. They head off on a journey full of adventure.
Every Wednesday: Tai Chi 10.00am FREE
This group is run by Zhijun Wang, and includes a friendly walk from Enderley Road HA3 5HF, followed by a 30 minute session of Tai Chi. Sessions are now being held in the Brownies’ HQ in Maricas Avenue (opposite the entrance to Weighton Road). New members are very welcome.
More events will be announced soon:
CAN YOU HELP?
Can you help display our posters to promote upcoming events? Please let us know if you can offer a suitable additional site where they can be displayed.
We are in need of an experienced gardening company to help create the new landscaped areas and pergola for the park. If you can help with recommendations, or are a company happy to discuss this with us, please get in touch.
Additional volunteers to lock and unlock some of the gates to the park are always needed. This is particularly helpful when the existing volunteers are away, or are unable to fulfil this daily task. Keeping the gates locked helps to reduced littering and anti-social behaviour and to make the park a better place for the community.
CAN YOU SUPPORT OUR SMART PARK AMBITIONS?
BECOME AN ASSOCIATE BUSINESS MEMBER
Just £25 per year with valuable benefits
Supporting community is a great way for your brand to be seen locally and a massive support to our projects and goals.
All monies are used for the various activities, events and projects we have ongoing all year round.
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BECOME AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER:
Associate Members are people that choose to support our efforts via a contribution because they see value in what we are doing and by paying yearly or monthly contributions, we can grow, enjoy, help others and share the fun. Join here
A reminder for members of the Friends of Harrow Weald Recreation Ground, or those wishing to join, that all subscriptions are due for renewal in January 2020. Renewals can be made online.
SUPPORT VIA DONATIONS
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EVENT STALL HOLDERS
If you would like to set up a stall at any of our events, please contact us. No charge is made to registered charities, but a donation from profits made at the event is requested from all other stallholders. You are welcome to bring your own table, or tables can be rented by advance arrangement, at a cost of £5.00 per table per day. Priority is given to local stall holders.
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