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Firs Farm Wetlands awarded national prize

03 October 2017

Firs Farm Wetlands has won a Living Waterways Awards in the 2017 competition, which is run by the Canal & River Trust, the national charity which has the task of protecting more than 2000 miles of waterways in England and Wales. Firs Farm, located on the borders of Palmers Green, Winchmore Hill and Edmonton, was winner of the Contribution to the Natural Environment category. The judges commented that "The highly integrated nature of this scheme, involving very active partners and.......

Mayor of London's Greener City Fund will support local environmental projects

30 August 2017

In line with his support for Make London a National Park City, the Mayor of London is setting up a Greener City Fund to provide money for local groups to plant trees and improve green spaces. Groups have until 29 September to apply for Tree Planting Grants and until 20 October to apply for Community Green Spaces Grants. Greener City Fund Mayor Sadiq Khan’s new £9 million fund to create and improve green spaces and encourage more tree planting in London. The Mayor wants.......

Would you like more art in Broomfield Park?

04 August 2017

Anna Gaudia has posted this message on our Facebook page: We are group of people who would like to see more art in Broomfield Park and we would like your input. wildgeckos.typeform.com/to/GznvSb Ps. Check out the bonus question if you would like to get involved. <?php$ogImage = ' ';include 'php/article_metadata.php';?>.......

The history of Broomfield Community Orchard

02 August 2017

Jenny Bourke's latest film on Palmers Green Tales tells the story of Broomfield Community Orchard. Film footage and still photographs show the evolution of the former bowling green, which is now home to apple and pear trees, wild flowers and a bug hotel, and a venue for an annual round of pagan-derived events. {youtube}2ZPFzzbGprY{/youtube} <?php$ogImage = ' ';include.......

More details of the Broomfield Park wetlands proposals

02 August 2017

Enfield Council and Thames 21 have now published a more detailed version of their proposals for a wetlands scheme in Broomfield Park, designed to produce environmental benefits both locally and in the rivers Lea and Thames. There will be a consultation event in the park on 12th August or you can give your views online or.......

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Thames 21 and Enfield Council to consult on Broomfield Park wetlands proposal

22 July 2017

Following preliminary soundings last month, Thames 21 and Enfield Council will be presenting more detailed proposals for a wetlands scheme in Broomfield Park. Consultation events will be held in the Park on 27th July and 12th August, followed by an online consultation. Please join us on the following dates so that we can share plans and seek your views on a potential environmental project in Broomfield Park Thursday 27th July ‐ 15:00 – 18:30 Saturday 12th August.......

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The Busy Beekeepers of Broomfield

12 July 2017

One of many projects run by the Friends of Broomfield Park is beekeeping. The hives are tucked away in a corner of Broomfield Community Orchard. Jenny Bourke and Susan Mehmet of Palmers Green Tales recently visited the Broomfield hives and shot a short film about what beekeeping involves. {youtube}G3YqT__MIog{/youtube} <?php$ogImage = 'images/2017/broomfield_beekeeping_video.JPG';include.......

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Volunteering in Broomfield Conservatory

13 June 2017

The latest Palmers Green Tales video looks at the activities of volunteers in Broomfield Conservatory - how they tend to the collection of subtropical plants, open it up to the public twice a week and run special events such as plant sales and activities for children.

Got an idea for how to improve Broomfield Park? Bid for some of the Palmers Greenery's profits

07 June 2017

Broomfield Park's community café- the Palmers Greenery - has had another successful year and is inviting groups and individuals to bid for a share of its profits. The Greenery is a "community café" in several ways: its cakes are baked and sold by volunteers from the community, it serves a community function by providing refreshments in the park, and it invests its surpluses in community projects. It's located near the tennis and netball courts and is open on Wednesdays,.......

A wetlands scheme for Broomfield Park?

02 June 2017

Thames21 and Enfield Council are considering creating a wetlands area in Broomfield Park.

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Restoration of Broomfield Park Remembrance Garden: appeal for your assistance.

24 May 2017

The Friends of Broomfield Park and Enfield Council have recently been successful in securing £64,000 of funding from the War Memorials Trust. As part of the proposed project it is intended to restore the Stained Glass windows that were once set in the back three recesses of the Memorial Temple. We are now asking if anyone out there may have taken photographs of the memorial many years ago showing the design on the original stained glass before the three red fillers were installed. If you.......

Laugh yourself well!

17 May 2017

Introducing to the area a new, friendly group with an emphasis on promoting the huge mental and physical positives that laughter brings. The free local community group sessions will use a variety of techniques and exercises to stimulate laughter, break down boundaries and reap the resultant benefits. Your mood will be lifted, stress levels will be lowered and your health and well-being will be improved. All you need to bring is yourself (and some family and friends!!) and an open mind........

Something for every part of the Community: The PG Festival 2017

02 May 2017

Four months to go before the biggest event in the PG calendar - the Palmers Green Festival. This year the Festival will be back in Broomfield Park on 3rd September. {youtube}F5ZtUZy2VZc{/youtube} The 2017 Festival will look, feel and sound very similar to last year and the year before, but in its tenth year there will need to be some changes behind the scenes. The Festival is now so popular that the volunteer-run approach that has worked so well needs more professional - ie paid for -.......

Help Friends of Firs Farm bag a share of the Tesco bag charge fund

26 April 2017

Firs Farm: Not long ago this was just a muddy fieldA project to provide play equipment in Firs Farm Park is one of three ideas that are competing to obtain funds from the Tesco Bags of Help initiative. Tesco teamed up with Groundwork to launch its community funding scheme, which sees grants of £4,000, £2,000 and £1,000 – all raised from the 5p bag levy – being awarded to local community projects. Three groups in every Tesco region have been shortlisted to.......

Council funding cuts likely to lead to closure of toilets in some parks

09 April 2017

As a further cost-cutting measure in response to severe cutbacks in funding by central government, Enfield Council is considering closing toilets in some of its parks. The following report is taken from the Fox Lane Residents' Association website and was published on 30th March. LB Enfield is reviewing the provision of park toilets, in light of the cost of maintaining the service and also the problem of vandalism. Of the current 16 toilet facilities, one has already been identified for full.......

A new green space alongside Green Lanes

26 March 2017

If you were wondering why trees and undergrowth are being cleared next to the section of the New River that runs parallel and close by Green Lanes, it's to create what is in effect a mini-park, with a path running between Barrowell Green and Carpenter Gardens, new trees that will provide better sight lines and new seating. The improvement works are a joint project between Enfield Council and Thames Water. An artist's impression of the improved green space, from the Carpenter Gardens end.......

What if London were a National Park City?

12 March 2017

The following article by Richard McKeever is cross posted from Bowes & Bounds Connected We have had previous contributions on the forum about the project to declare London a National Park City. This is a grassroots movement which has captured the imagination of the capital. Over 85% of polled Londoners and Mayor Sadiq Khan support the aims to connect more of us with nature, make the majority of London green and to celebrate living within a special habitat. London is Europe’s.......

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Sketching Day in Broomfield Conservatory

20 February 2017

The Friends of Broomfield Park launch their 2017 season of special events in Broomfield Conservatory this Sunday, starting with a Sketching Workshop. The workshop is suitable for people of all ages and there'll be paper and pencils available, or you can bring your own coloured crayons or pastels. If you need any help, artist Cathy Taylor will be along to advise and assist. Later special Conservatory events include live music, a children's event - Plant a Turf Head, various plant sales, a.......

War Memorial Trust to help finance restoration of Broomfield Park Remembrance Garden

20 February 2017

The Remembrance Garden Temple A campaign by the Friends of Broomfield Park to restore the Park's Remembrance Garden has finally succeeded. Enfield Council notified the Friends this week that the War Memorial Trust has agreed to a grant of £63,270 to the Council. This represents 75 per cent of the total cost - the remainder will be paid by the Council War Memorial Temple - roof repairs and new stained glass windows replicating the original design. Memorial cairn - repair of.......

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Bowes Meadow - Palmers Green's new park

21 December 2016

Bowes Meadow, showing the play space Palmers Green has a new park! Not large, but very welcome nonetheless, and fitted out with a modern multi-use games area and play space, paid for by Fairview Homes at a cost of £140,000. Bowes Meadow is just south of the North Circular, at the end of Cherry Blossom Close and.......

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