A celebration of everything green, wild and natural
Stalls, activities, walks, workshops… 12 – 5pm
Lordship Rec – Based in and around the Hub, by the lake. N17 6NU
Organised by the Lordship Wildlife Group. Supported by the Friends of Lordship Rec
Haringey Council responds to further flood of Broadwater Farm Area objections as Public Inquiry is planned for the late summer or autumn
Council respond to objectors Haringey Council planners have at last published their official response to the hundreds of local people who objected earlier this year to their ‘red-zone’ proposals threatening the ‘Broadwater Farm Area’ homes and facilities with potential future demolitions and ‘redevelopment’. Many members of the Friends of Lordship Rec live in the affected area and so we are actively supporting the campaign. [See our bwflordship drop-down pages]. In fact the Council has refused to address most of the concerns and points raised by local people, either making vague official general responses or shockingly just not responding at all.
A Public Inquiry is planned The Government has recently appointed a Planning Inspector to hold a Public Inquiry into the Council’s borough-wide Draft Haringey Local Plan, to decide if the proposals are ‘sound’ or should be rejected. The Inquiry is expected to last some weeks at the end of August or beginning of September at the Civic Centre, and objectors will have the right to put their case. The Broadwater Farm Area proposal (SA62) is probably the most contentious (it certainly has had more objections than any other) of all the Council’s proposals to sell off public land and public assets, and to promote demolitions and ‘redevelopment’ in many parts of the borough. Following a massive number of objections in 2015, the incredible original threat to build houses on a third of Lordship Rec was dropped – but the campaign to save local homes continues.
Update 30th May
What a fantastic community ‘River Fest’ festival in the Rec on Sunday 29th May: Over 2,000 attended! Organised by Tottenham Ploughmans and the Lordship Hub.
And next Sunday 5th June is a Jazz Fest at the Shell Theatre (from 2pm) and in the Hub (from 5.30pm). Lots more events planned during the summer eg Health and Lifestyle Market Sat 12th June (12-5pm) / Ladies Night Sat 19th June (7-10pm) / Go Wild Sun 3rd July (12-5pm) / Youth Fest Sat 9th July (1-5pm)… A big thank you to the dozens of local people who are helping organise all these events. More people and help always appreciated of course.
Meanwhile the Outdoor Gym by the Hub is now completed and already hugely popular, and the kids paddling pool is now open.
The Lordship Lake Group are also currently planning improvements to the lake area (a new interpretation board, extra aquatic banks, some picnic tables by the hub etc).
Rockstone are now running their bike hub/shop every day at the front entrance to the park, with many people coming for advice and to get their bikes repaired.
Another bit of good news is that some long-needed maintenance and repair works are being done by the Council over the coming weeks and months.
Meanwhile the Lordship Hub has launched an online crowdfunding drive so a roof can be built above the terraces to protect cafe users etc from the rain – already over £1,000 has been pledged. All contributions large or small are very welcome. For more info click here: www.spacehive.com/lordshiphub The Hub’s cafe staff and volunteers have this week introduced a new, ‘fast-track’ summer menu for everyone to try out and enjoy. And don’t forget there are rooms to hire there – the first ever wedding reception was a big success last Saturday!
Phew!
All this and more is the result of the efforts of the members of the Friends and the other park user groups – all working together to build up community spirit, community initiative and community empowerment. All the groups would like more people to get involved so that all this good stuff (and more) can continue and the work is shared among more people – we could do with twice as many! Don’t worry if you’re not sure what you might be able to do in terms of time and skills – any contribution is welcome.
So why not come along to the Friends meeting this Sunday 5th June, 2pm at the Hub, to hear all the news, have your say, and consider if you’d like to get involved in some way in one or more of the activities.
Friends Events in June
Wednesday 1st
Lake Group Meeting – to discuss the Lake project
2pm in the Hub General Activities Room
Sunday 5th (1st Sunday of every month)
Friends General Meeting for all Park Users to share News and Views about the Park
2pm to 3.30pm in the Hub Community Room
Sunday 5th
Lordship Rec Summer Jazz Fest
2pm to 8.30pm @ the Hub (from 5pm) and Shell in Lordship Rec
Sunday 19th (3rd Sunday of every month)
Friends of Lordship Rec Workday – Help with simple practical work around the Rec
This month – Mulching Trees in the Orchard
Meet at 11am in the Hub Cafe
Sunday 19th
Free Wildlife Pond Making Workshop
Find out how to build and maintain a pond for wildlife in your garden with Mat from TCV
2pm to 4pm in the Hub
Sunday 26nd (Usually last Sunday of every month)
Dog Club Gathering
11.30am to 12.30pm by the Cafe area
Monday 27th (4th Monday of month)
Lordship Rec Users Forum General Meeting – For members of all park user groups and local community groups
6.30pm to 8.30pm in the Hub General Activities Room
Tuesday 28th (4th Tuesday of every month)
Lordship Wildlife Group Meeting – Discuss ideas and plans to encourage wildlife in the Rec. Short meeting followed by an optional task in the Rec
2pm to 4pm in the Hub Cafe
Raise the Roof at the Hub
Pledge to the Hub Spacehive appeal
Help the Hub weather-proof the cafe terrace and other overhanging areas around the building to increase the Hub’s capacity to successfully serve as a hub for the park and the local community.
Make a pledge on SpaceHive now to support this project. With a roof the Hub will be able to expand what is on offer to the community for example, outdoor bbqs, markets, stalls, kids workshops, dry space for buggies and prams and general refuge from the elements especially for dog walkers and cyclists. It will be a beautiful place from which to admire the surroundings, enjoy the wildlife lake and keep an eye on the kids in the adjacent playground, even when it is raining.
To pledge a donation visit www.spacehive.com/lordshiphub
Thanks
Lordship Lake improvement project
Friends raise funds for Lake improvements
The Friends were successful in getting a grant from Trust For London, for £7000 to do improvements to the lake in Lordship Rec. We will be adding more plants in the lake and building some more floating islands. We will aso be doing a new information board about the lake, renovating the wooden dipping platform and adding a couple more picnic tables nearby.
If you are interested in getting involved in this project or want to join in some of the practical work days to make it happen please contact: joancurtis@blueyonder.co.uk. Many thanks
Friends Events in May
Sunday 1st (1st Sunday of every month)
Friends General Meeting for all Park Users to share News and Views about the Park
2am to 3.30pm in the Hub Community Room
Tuesday 3rd
Lake Group Meeting – Discuss Lake Project
1pm in the Hub General Activities Room
Sunday 15th (3rd Sunday in every month)
FoLR Practical Volunteering – Help with simple practical work around the Rec
This month – Preparation for the River Fest
Meet at 11am in the Hub Cafe
Sunday 22nd (Usually last Sunday of every month)
Dog Club Gathering
11.30am to 12.30pm by the Cafe area
Tuesday 24th (4th Tuesday in every month)
Lordship Wildlife Group Meeting – Discuss ideas and plans to encourage wildlife in the Rec. Short meeting followed by an optional task in the Rec. 2pm to 4pm (meet in the Hub Cafe)
Sunday 29th
River Fest – food, stalls, music, crafts, activities
11am to 6pm in the Hub and Park
For more information
– check out the park’s noticeboards, which are regularly updated by the Friends
– pick up various flyers from the Friends’ info table in the Hub
Friends Events In April
Sunday 3rd April 11-1pm
Craft session for children in the Hub, Lordship Rec.
Children need to be accompanied by an adult and there will be a charge of £1 per child to cover material costs.
Sunday 3rd (1st Sunday of every month)
Friends General Meeting for all Park Users to share News and Views about the Park
2.00 PM to 3.30 PM in the Hub Community Room
Sunday 17th (3rd Sunday in every month)
Friends of Lordship Rec Workday – Help with simple practical work around the Rec
This month – Mulching Trees in the Orchard
Meet at 11.00 AM in the Hub Cafe
Sunday 24th (Last Sunday of every month)
Dog Club Gathering
11.30AM to 12.30PM by the Cafe area
Tuesday 26th (4th Tuesday in every month)
Lordship Wildlife Group Meeting – Discuss ideas and plans to encourage wildlife in the Rec
2.00 PM to 4.00 PM in the Hub Cafe
For more information
– check out the park’s noticeboards, which are regularly updated by the Friends
– pick up various flyers from the Friends’ info table in the Hub
– see our website www.lordshiprec.org.uk/calendar
– check the attached timetable for activities in the Hub
Activities in March
Saturday 5th
Free Gardening Workshop with Robbie Samuda, master gardener at Harmony Gardens
2.00PM to 4.00PM in the Hub
2.00PM to 4.00PM in the Hub
Sunday 6th (1st Sunday of every month)
Friends General Meeting for all Park Users to share News and Views about the Park
2.00 PM to 3.30 PM in the Hub Community Room
Friday 11th
Free Sprouting and Microgreens Workshop with Paulette
2.00PM to 4.00PM in the Hub
Sunday 20th (3rd Sunday in every month)
Friends of Lordship Rec Workday – Help with simple practical work around the Rec
Meet at 11.00 AM at the front of the Hub
Tuesday 22nd (4th Tuesday in every month)
Lordship Wildlife Group Meeting – Discuss ideas and plans to encourage wildlife in the Rec
2.00 PM to 4.00 PM in the Hub Cafe
Sunday 27th (Last Sunday of every month)
Dog Club Gathering
11.30AM to 12.30PM by the Cafe area
Sunday 27th
Hub Members and Users Informal Meet Up
11.30AM to 12.30PM in the Hub
For more information
– check out the park’s noticeboards, which are regularly updated by the Friends
– pick up various flyers from the Friends’ info table in the Hub
Friends Work Day
Sunday 17th April
Meet at the front of the Hub at 11AM to join a Friends of Lordship Rec Workday doing a practical task in the Rec
Free Refreshments provided in the Hub Cafe afterwards. All welcome!