Two new projects will be described at the quarterly Open Meeting held by the Friends of Broomfield Park, which will take place at 7.30pm next Wednesday (26th February) at the Ruth Winston Centre.
© Copyright Christine Matthews and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons LicenceThe first new project is looking into the possibility of using the former bowling green for games, sports and fitness activities for people of all ages - these might include tai chi, yoga, croquet and skittles. The adjacent clubhouse could be used for a range of community events.
The second new project is to create a wild flower meadow in the corner of the Park nearest to Southgate. Among the flowers they will sow are Flanders poppies - very appropriate as we mark the centenary of World War I.
The Friends have also been talking to Enfield Council about the content of a Park Priority Action Plan. In addition to the projects already mentioned, this is likely to include improvements to the Garden of Remembrance, repair of the terracing steps by the football pitches, cleaning of the ponds and further work to create a native hedgerow.
As always, the meeting will include a report by the Parks Police.
There will also be updates on existing Friends of Broomfield Park projects:
- Broomfield Conservatory
- Broomfield Community Orchard
- the Palmers Greenery community cafe - due to open in the Spring
- proposals to restore Broomfield House and use it as a community asset.
If you haven't already entered, the Broomfield Park Photography Competition continues until April. Details are available on the FoBP website, where you can also view entries submitted so far.
The meeting is open to all members of the public.
