Friends of Lordship Recreation Ground
Lordship Hub has 2 confirmed places on the London Marathon April 2019. The Hub, a community run co-operative, has no outside funding and wants to carry on providing good services for the local community. If you would like to run to raise funds for the Hub and you know you can do it and get sponsorship then please contact the Hub on hello@lordshiphub.org.uk and we will get back to you.
Many thanks
Photos wanted for 2019 Lordship Hub Calendar (high resolution) contact joanhcurtis51@gmail.com
Sunday September 2nd, 2pm
Friends of Lordship Rec open meeting at the Hub
discussing all things to do with Lordship Rec
Saturday September 15th, 1-5pm
TOTTENHAM FLOWER AND PRODUCE SHOW 2018
Showcasing local food and flower growing, home baking and crafts. Stalls, workshops, pony rides and special Scarecrow Competition.
Bring entries to the show between 8.30-11am. Entry forms can be collected from Lordship Hub.
Free Workshops
by the show tent in the Rec or in the Hub
Martin 1.30-2-15
Plant propogation using cuttings
This workshop will provide you with the skills and knowledge to
use your existing plants to create more.
Ursula 2.00-3.00
Making a bottle Garden
Recycling plastic can be fun. Come along to this workshop and learn how to reuse your plastic water bottles to design and make beautful floral or miniature garden creations.
Robbie 3.15-4.15
Growing unusual and exotic crops
This workshop will take you through the process of growing some of the more unusual crops possible to cultivate in London.
Melissa 3.15-4.15
Winter colds herbal remedies
Come along and learn what herbal ingredients can be used to nurse yourself through winter colds.
Children’s art workshops by the scarecrow tent
All welcome
Sunday August 5th
Friends of Lordship Rec open meeting in the Hub from 1-3pm
All welcome to discuss all things to do with Lordship Rec
Sunday August 12th
Youth Festival in Lordship Rec 2-6pm for 8-18yrs
Sports, Climbing Wall, Zorbing, Pony Rides, Live Performances and DJs, Self Defence, Outdoor Gym Instruction, Food and much more.
August 20th-28th
Series of Children’s workshops at the Hub to help create entries for Tottenham Flower and Produce Show: making a miniature garden, garden in a bottle, planters, herb garden, nature crafts, making a scarecrow. See What’s On page at www. lordshiphub.org.uk for more information.
Lordship Hub is 4 years old in July. We are holding a fun, fundraising day to celebrate.
Class taster sessions for the price of a donation: Chi Kung 11-12, Yoga and Meditation – The Way In 12.30-1pm, Modern Dance 1.30-2pm
Reflexology and Reiki Tent outside the Hub, 2-5pm £5 per 30minute session.
TODDLER DISCO 3-5pm £5 per family.
PLUS lots of other activities, fun and games!
ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE HUB
For info contact the Hub on 020 8885 5684
Sunday 3rd June
1-3.00
Regular Friends monthly meeting at the Hub held 1st Sunday of every month. For all the news about what is going on in the rec, future plans and activities.
Sunday 24th June
11am to 1pm
Volunteering session in woodland in Lordship Rec. Meet at Downhills Park Road entrance.
Sunday 6th May
1-2.30pm at the Hub
Friends of Lordship Rec Monthly Drop-In
Meeting to discuss all things Rec related and to find out about any news or issues.
10-4pm in Lordship Rec
Come and care for fruit trees and learn how to prune Plum,
Cherry and Almond trees in the Orchard, Lordship Rec, 10 – 4pm, 6th May, under the expert tuition of Marina O’Connell, organic fruit grower and
permaculture tutor. FREE. No experience needed, and all tools provided.
Meet at 9.45 at the Hub. It would be helpful if you could let us know if
you can come. For more information phone Sally on 07757 333 202 or 0208
802 4604 or email shaywill@fastmail.co.uk
Sunday 13th May
12-4pm in the Hub and the Rec
Lordship wildlife Group and Growing In Haringey present:
SEED SWAP AND GO WILD IN THE REC
Seeds to share, flower and tree ID activities, conservation and art activities. FREE family event. Come and join in!
Contact: Rutharooot@blueyonder.co.uk
Sunday 27th May
2-8.30pm in the Hub and the Rec
JAZZ FEST 2018
Swing bands outdoors in the Shell Theatre and later lounge jazz inside the Hub.
Tuesday 3rd April, 10.30am-12.30pm
LRUF (Lordship Rec Users Forum) Meeting
Meeting for Stakeholders including Council Officers to discuss in detail maintenance and management issues in Lordship Rec and to discuss any proposals for new developments etc.
Sunday 8th April, 1pm-2.30pm
Lordship Hub Members’ Meet-up and lunch at the Hub to meet other members and to discuss all things to do with the Hub, its progress so far and its future. (Lordship Hub Board Meeting at 10.30-12.30)
Wednesday 11th April, 6.30pm
Meeting of organising group for the 2018 Flower and Produce Show at the Hub. This year we are asking people to join in the planning so that we can make this years show bigger and better and the best yet.
Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 April 10 – 12.30 and 1.30 – 4.00 each day.
Practical Tree Care Workshops
led by Dick Tomlinson, Haringey Tree Officer.
Help us care for young trees, learn new skills, have fun! FREE. Meet at
the Hub in Lordship Rec at 9.45 for the morning sessions, and 1.15 for
the afternoons. No experience needed, but sorry, as we will be using
cutting and hammering tools, this is for young people and adults, but
not suitable for children. Wear suitable outdoor clothing and strong
waterproof footwear if possible. All tools provided.
Please let us know if you can come, so we can get the correct number of
tools ready. You can come for as short or long as you like. To book a
place and for more information email Sally at shaywill@fastmail.co.uk
after 4 April.
Tuesday 24th April 2pm
Lordship Rec Wildlife Group meeting
The first meeting of the new year in the Hub Cafe. Planning conservation work in the Rec, future events and practical tasks to be done. Also planning Go Wild event for May 2018. (The green gardeners meet just before this at 1pm to discuss gardening and growing and do seed and plant swaps)
Sunday 4th March, 1-2.30pm
Friends of Lordship Rec monthly drop-in at the Hub. Concerning all things to do with the Rec.
Tuesday, 6th March, 10.30-12.30
Lordship Rec Users Forum at the Hub – monthly practical co-ordination meeting of stakeholders including the Friends, Parks Staff, Lordship Hub and any other Park groups. Forum for discussion of maintenance issues and any future plans for the Rec.
Activities at the Hub in March
Sunday 18th March, 2.30pm Inspirational Talk by Lynne Segal, feminist academic, activist and author, part of the Hub’s International Women’s Day celebrations.
Saturday 24th March International Women’s Day Celebration with workshops , talks and stalls.
Sunday March 25th, 2.30pm Eat, Live, Enjoy, a talk by master gardener, Joan Riley on how small lifestyle changes can greatly increase health and well-being.
Sunday 4th February 1-3pm
at the Hub, Lordship Rec
Friends of Lordship Rec Open monthly Meeting
All welcome to drop in to find out about the work of the Friends, volunteering opportunities and upcoming events in the park. We discuss park management and maintenance issues so if you have any questions or observations about any issues in the park please come along to share them with us. We usually meet on the first sunday of each month at 1pm at the Hub.
Wednesday 14th February, 11am-1pm
At the Hub, on the terrace. Children’s Food Growing Workshop with Sandra from GoGrow. All children up to 12 years welcome.
Wednesday 21st February 6pm
at the Hub, Lordship Rec
Organising meeting for Flower and Produce Show 2018 (This year on September 15th). All welcome to help make this year’s show the best yet. We hope to open out the show to include all the great environmental and growing projects in Tottenham.
Sunday 25th February 11-4pm
at the Hub, Lordship Rec
Hub Open Day and Hub Co-operative AGM
All welcome to a special Open Day at the Hub where there will be free taster sessions and stalls with information about classes and activities at the Hub. As part of the day the Lordship Hub Co-operative will be holding its public Annual General Meeting from 2-4pm and all are welcome to attend to find out what has been achieved at the Hub during 2017 and to have an input into how the Hub will develop in 2018. (Only members of the Hub can vote.)