Green Spaces events January to June 2015

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1 Green Spaces events January to June 2015 Find and like us on Search 'Explore Hillingdon'

2 Iver 1 Heathrow Express Terminals 1, 2, Heathrow Express terminal 4 Hatton Cross 3 Hayes and Harlington 2 Southall 1 Minet Country Park 2 Lake Farm Country Park 3 Cranford Park 4 Yeading Meadows 5 Ten Acre 6 Gutteridge Woods 7 Eastcote House 8 Ruislip Woods/ Lido 9 Highgrove 10 Pinn Meadows 11 Swakeleys Park 12 Hogs Back 13 Bessingby Park This map is based upon Ordnance Survey material with permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of the Controller of Her Majesty s Stationary Office Crown copyright. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings. LBH Hillingdon Northolt Rayners Lane Pinner Hounslow West Ruislip Gardens 13 Ruislip Manor 9Eastcote 7 12 South Ruislip Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 5 Ickenham Ruislip 10 Northwood Hills Hillingdon 11 West Ruislip Uxbridge West Drayton Heathrow Terminal 5 Denham 8 Northwood Moor Park

3 How to get there 1 Minet Country Park Springfield Road, Hayes, Middlesex, UB4 0LL Buses: 90, E6, H28, 427, 207, 607 Car park onsite. 2 Lake Farm Country Park Dawley Road, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 1EJ Buses: U4, U5 Disembark bus on Botwell Common Lane directly adjacent to Lake Farm car park. Car park onsite off Dawley Road. 3 Cranford Park The Parkway, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW5 9RZ Buses: E6 Disembark bus on Cranford Drive where it joins Roseville Road. Walk through the alley way from Roseville Road which will take you into Cranford Park. Car park onsite. 4 Yeading Meadows Kingshill Avenue, Yeading, UB4 8DB Buses: 696, 697 Disembark bus on Kingshill Avenue and access via kissing gate adjacent to playground or kissing gate adjacent to Greenway. Car park at Grosvenor playing field adjacent to Rugby club. 5 Ten Acre Charville Lane, Hayes. Middlesex UB4 8PB Buses: 195, U7 Disembark bus on Bury Ave and walk along Charville Lane. Access to Ten Acre via gateway near end of lane, opposite Golden Bridge, Yeading Brook. Car park near end of Charville Lane adjacent to Golden Bridge, Yeading Brook. 6 Gutteridge Woods Lynhurst Crescent, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB10 9EQ Buses: U6 Disembark bus on Windsor Ave. Head towards Western Avenue allotments, walk along alleyway adjacent to last house following Hillingdon Trail signs. 7 Eascote House Gardens Bus: Ruislip Woods/Lido Bus: H13 (last stop) 9 Highgrove Eastcote Road, Hume Way Bus: H13 10 Pinn Meadows Bury Street Buses H13, 331, U1 11 Swakeleys Park Buses: North entrance: U1 (Swakeleys Road, Tornhill Road), South entrance: U10 (Swalkeleys Drive) 12 Hogs Back Bus H13 (Northwood Way) 13 Bessingby Park Buses: Cavendish entrance 282 Bessingby entrance bus 114 (Victoria Road, Torrington Road). 2 3

4 Event bookings and enquiries (please book in advance) Lake Farm, Minet and Cranford Park Alison Shipley, Countryside and Conservation Officer River Pinn, Highgrove, Yeading Brook and Swakeleys volunteers Dragana Knezevic, Countryside and Conservation Officer Eastcote House Gardens Lesley Crowcroft All events are free and under 16s must be accompanied by an adult unless stated otherwise. Contacts General enquiries Customer Contact Centre MAG/Friends meetings Management Advisory Group (MAG)/Friends meetings are open to all. Come along to find out about what s happening in your local park, and how you can get involved. Minet MAG/Friends Meeting Monday 19 January, 7pm. Monday 13 April, 7pm Meet at Minet Lodge visitor centre Contact Robin Brown at hayescanal@hotmail.co.uk Lake Farm MAG/Friends Meeting Thursday 22 Jan, 7pm. Thursday 23 April, 7pm Meet at Lake Farm Park Academy School, Botwell Common Road Contact Robin Brown at hayescanal@hotmail.co.uk Cranford Park Friends Meeting Tuesday 24 February, 7.30pm. Tuesday 19 May, 7.30pm Meeting at Crane Community Centre, Fuller Way, Harlington, UB3 4LW (Bus E6 to Cranford Drive). Contact Bob Barton at secretary@cranfordparkfriends.org Friends of Eastcote House Gardens Thursday 12 March, 7.30pm. Thursday 12 June, 7.30pm Venue TBC For more details visit 4 5

5 Volunteer activities We regularly hold practical volunteer sessions which are aimed at anyone wishing to help out, where we carry out various tasks such as, vegetation clearance, tree planting, pond clearance, litter picking and much, much more! These tasks will vary throughout the year depending on the season. No experience is required. Please wear old clothes and bring a packed lunch and a waterproof jacket. All tools and gloves are provided. Some wellington boots can be provided. Cranford Park Volunteers Second Thursday of every month, 10am to 1pm 8 January, 12 February, 12 March and 9 April. Meet at Cranford Park Information Centre. Contact Alison Shipley at ashipley@hillingdon.gov.uk Cranford Park Secret Garden Volunteers Second Sunday of each month (from March), 10am to 12am 8 March, 12 April, 10 May and 14 June. Come and help with light gardening or just visit this small walled garden, with its ancient well and vine, normally closed to the public. Tools and refreshments provided for volunteers. Situated adjacent to the Stable Block and St. Dunstan s Church. (Cranford Park Friends/ Macmillan Cancer Support.) Please check main events pages. Contact Bob Barton at secretary@cranfordparkfriends.org Minet Country Park Volunteers Come and help with practical work! Contact Alison Shipley at ashipley@hillingdon.gov.uk Ruislip Woods Volunteers Every Monday and Tuesday of every month, 9.20am to 1pm Every third Saturday of every month, 10am to 1pm Meet at Lido car park. Come and help with coppicing, scrub and pond clearance, bridge and footpath construction. Contact Andy Biggs at abiggs@hillingdon.gov.uk Ruislip Lido Volunteers Every Thursday, 9.30am to 1pm Come and help us maintain this important local site. Meet at the Boathouse. Contact Andy Biggs at abiggs@hillingdon.gov.uk Highgrove Volunteers/River Pinn Volunteers Every first and third Tuesday of the month, 9.30am to 1pm Meeting point for Highgrove working parties: Highgrove car park, off Hume Way. Tasks include removal of invasive species, litter clearance, scrub management. Meeting point for River Pinn Working Parties varies, contact Dragana Knezevic at dknezevic@hillingdon.gov.uk 6 7

6 Yeading Brook Volunteers Every second Tuesday of every month, 9.30am to 1pm Meeting point varies between Queens Walk, Victoria Road and West End Road, contact Dragana Knezevic at Swakeleys Volunteers Dates vary each month, 9.30am to 1pm Meet by tennis courts, The Avenue entrance Contact Andy Boeckstaens at Hillingdon London Wildlife Trust Volunteers Volunteer with the Yeading Brook Project! Every week, 10am to 4pm London Wildlife Trust are currently seeking volunteers to deliver one of their projects. Between November 2014 and March 2015 London Wildlife Trust will be restoring 1KM of the Yeading Brook running through Yeading Brook Meadows nature reserve in Hillingdon. The project offers volunteers the opportunity to learn how to carryout simple and effective river improvement techniques such as creating brash berms and flow deflectors. The completed works will improve the rivers flow dynamics and transform a neglected stretch of river into a haven for aquatic wildlife. Weekly workshops will be run by London Wildlife Trust Conservation Officer, Tom White. Tom will help volunteers to develop their freshwater conservation skills and will be on hand to answer any river related questions you have. Project location: Greenway, Yeading, Hillingdon, UB4 9HL To volunteer please contact Tom White on , or at twhite@wildlondon.org.uk More information about the Hillingdon London Wildlife Trust and Yeading Brook Meadows is available online at Friends of Pinn Meadows Every first Saturday of every month, 10.30am Meeting point varies between St Martin s Approach, Kings College Road and Elmbridge Drive, contact Dragana Knezevic at dknezevic@hillingdon.gov.uk Friends of Eastcote House Gardens Countryside Conservation Group Every Thursday, 9.30am Friends of Eastcote House Gardens have taken over the care of Long Meadow, Tools, refreshments and good company provided. Meet in Eastcote House Gardens car park 9.30am Contact Lesley Crowcroft at lesley.crowcroft@gmail.com or 8 9

7 Willow Pollarding Project along Yeading Brook The London Borough of Hillingdon has received 10,500 from the Heathrow Community Fund towards Willow Tree Wander Walk willow pollarding and coppicing willow pollarding project. The project will take place along Yeading brook between Queens Walk and Ickenham Marsh and we are looking for volunteers to help out. Please come along and join us. To find out meeting locations, dates and times contact Dragana Knezevic at Volunteer Gardening Sessions at Eastcote House Garden Come and join Friends of Eastcote House Garden to help look after the gardens. All are welcome, no experience necessary, tools, refreshments and good company provided. Meet in the car park. Contact Lesley Crowcroft at or Healthy Walks Healthy Walks are led walks, which means sharing motivation, safety in a group and a great social opportunity open to everyone. Walking is a great way to maintain your health and well being, as well as a great way of meeting people. Minet Country Park First Wednesday of every month, 11am 7 Jan, 4 Feb, 4 March, 1 April, 6 May and 3 June. 1.5 miles. Meet at Minet Lodge visitor centre. Led by Countryside and Conservation Officer, Alison Shipley. Yeading Meadows Second Wednesday of every month, 11am 14 Jan, 11 Feb, 11 March, 8 April, 13 May and 10 June. 2 miles. Meet at Yeading Community House, Carlyon Road. Led by Countryside and Conservation Officer, Alison Shipley

8 Cranford Park Third Thursday of every month, 11am 15 Jan, 19 Feb, 19 March, 16 April, 21 May and 18 June. 2 miles. Meet at Cranford Information Centre. Led by Countryside and Conservation Officer, Alison Shipley. Ten Acre and Gutteridge woods Fourth Wednesday of every month, 11am 28 Jan, 25 Feb, 25 March, 22 April, 27 May and 24 June. 4 miles. Meet at Charville Library. Led by Countryside and Conservation Officer, Alison Shipley. Hayes Parks and Gardens Last Monday of every month (excluding bank holidays),11am 26 Jan, 23 Feb, 30 March, 27 April, and 29 June. 3.5 miles. Meet at Compass Theatre. Led by Hillingdon Council. January 2015 Healthy Walk: Minet Country Park Wednesday 7 January, 11am 2 miles. Meet at Minet Lodge Visitor Centre. Tea/coffee in the visitor centre to finish. Healthy Walk: Yeading Brook Meadows Wednesday 14 January, 11am 2 miles. Meet at Yeading Community House, Carlyon Road. Followed by refreshments at Yeading Community House. Healthy Walk: Cranford Park Thursday 15 January, 11am 3 miles. Meet at Cranford Park Information Centre. Tea/coffee in the information centre to finish. Healthy Walk: Hayes Parks and Gardens Monday 26 January, 11am 3.5 miles. Meet at the Beck Theatre. Healthy Walk: Gutteridge and Ten Acre Woods Wednesday 28 January, 11am 4 miles. Meet at Charville Library. Followed by refreshments in the library

9 February 2015 Healthy Walk: Minet Country Park Wednesday 1 February, 11am 2 miles. Meet at Minet Lodge Visitor Centre. Tea/coffee in the visitor centre to finish. Healthy Walk: Yeading Brook Meadows Wednesday 11 February, 11am 2 miles. Meet at Yeading Community House, Carlyon Road. Followed by refreshments at Yeading Community House. Hillingdon s Hidden Talent: Compass Theatre Sunday 15 February, 3pm It s back...have you got what it takes to be a star? Hillingdon s well known talent showcase is back for 2015, putting hidden talents into the spotlight! Previous winners have gone on to perform in the X Factor, BBC1 S The Voice, and at top UK venues such as the O2 Arena. Whether you are a singer, a street dance superstar or have a secret gift for sketch comedy, then we want to hear from you! The competition is open to both groups and solo artists and has three categories, with a special prize for the most unusual talent: Groups Individuals under 18 Individuals aged 18 or over Deadline for submissions: 30 January Apply online at Audience tickets: 3.50 plus bookings fees (per transaction fee of 1.25 when booked online or 1.75 offline if booked in advance) from Compass Theatre Box Office

10 Healthy Walk: Cranford Park Thursday 19 February, 11am 3 miles. Meet at Cranford Park Information Centre. Tea/coffee in the information centre to finish. Compass Theatre: Band Night Friday 20 February, 8pm A night of live music from a handpicked selection of local bands. Tickets: 5 plus booking fees (per transaction fee of 1.25 when booked online or 1.75 offline if booked in advance), 7 plus booking fees on the door Box Office: Knights, Earls and Ghosts History Tour: Cranford Park Saturday 21 February, 11am Join Countryside and Conservation Officer Alison Shipley for a guided history walk around the park. Meet at Cranford Park Information Centre. Healthy Walk: Hayes Parks and Gardens Monday 23 February, 11am 3.5 miles. Meet at the Beck Theatre. Healthy Walk: Gutteridge and Ten Acre Woods Wednesday 25 February, 11am 4 miles. Meet at Charville Library. Walk followed by refreshments in the library. Tall Tales and Trash! Cranford Park Saturday 28 February, 11am to 1.30pm Banish the winter blues by joining a community litter-pick with a difference. As we walk, hear tales from Cranford s thousand-year history and about its wildlife. Everyone welcome, hot and cold drinks and tools provided. Meet at park information centre. Cranford Park Friends and Thames 21 joint event. Contact Bob Barton at secretary@cranfordparkfriends.org or Billy Coburn at billy.coburn@thames21.org.uk 16 17

11 March 2015 Healthy Walk: Minet Country Park Wednesday 2 March, 11am 2 miles. Meet at Minet Lodge Visitor Centre. Walk followed by refreshments in the visitor centre. Signs of Spring Guided Walk: Cranford Park Saturday 7 March, 11am Join Countryside and Conservation Officer Alison Shipley for a guided walk around the park looking for the first signs of Spring. Meet at Cranford Park information Centre Secret Garden Opening: Cranford Park Sunday 8 March, 10am to 12pm Come to help with some light gardening or just to have a peek at this small walled garden which is usually closed to the public. Tools and refreshments provided for volunteers. Situated adjacent to the Stable Block and St. Dunstan s Church. Cranford Park Friends and Macmillan Cancer Support. Contact Bob Barton at secretary@cranfordparkfriends.org Healthy Walk: Yeading Brook Meadows Wednesday 11 March, 11am 2 miles. Meet at Yeading Community House, Carlyon Road. Walk followed by refreshments. Healthy Walk: Cranford Park Thursday 19 March, 11am 3 miles. Meet at Cranford Park Information Centre. Walk followed by refreshments in the visitor centre. Healthy Walk: Gutteridge and Ten Acre Woods. Wednesday 25 March, 11am 4 miles. Meet at Charville Library. Walk followed by refreshments in the library

12 April 2015 Healthy Walk: Hayes Parks and Gardens Monday 30 April, 11am 3.5 miles. Meet at the Beck Theatre. Healthy Walk: Minet Country Park Wednesday 1 April, 11am 2 miles. Meet at Minet Lodge Visitor Centre. Walk followed by refreshments in the visitor centre. Minet Country Park: Natures fools galore Children s Activity Wednesday 1 April, 1pm to 4pm Come along and find out about April s Fools and mimicry in nature. Learn why animals do it and does it work? Find out if Minet has any fools and the part they play in the food chain and survival of the species. Learn about the tradition of April Fools day and it s origins and play Easter games. Suitable for children aged 5 to 11. Cost 3 (financial hardship considered and waived where appropriate). To book your please contact A Rocha UK office on or Maria Masih maria.masih@arocha.org Healthy Walk: Yeading Brook Meadows Wednesday 8 April, 11am 2 miles. Meet at Yeading Community House, Carlyon Road. Walk followed by refreshments. Secret Garden Opening: Cranford Park Sunday 12 April, 10am to 12 noon Come to help with some light gardening or just to have a peek at this small walled garden which is usually closed to the public. Tools and refreshments provided for volunteers. Situated adjacent to the Stable Block and St. Dunstan s Church. Cranford Park Friends and Macmillan Cancer Support. Contact Bob Barton at secretary@cranfordparkfriends.org 20 21

13 Brick Making: Cranford Park Sunday 12 April, 12noon to 3pm Learn traditional brick making, and help make bricks to contribute to a commemorative feature in Cranford Park. Brick making took place locally in Victorian times. Find out more about the volunteer group, The Friends of Cranford Park. The last 20 min will consist of a short play about Victorian brick making. This is a free event, but places are limited, please contact organiser, Dhush Selvarajah for more details at or dhush.selvarajah@groundwork.org.uk Healthy Walk: Cranford Park Thursday 16 April, 11am 3 miles. Meet at Cranford Park Information Centre. Walk followed by refreshments in the visitor centre. Bluebell Walk: Cranford Park Saturday 18 April, 11am Join Countryside and Conservation Officer Alison Shipley for a guided walk around the park enjoying the beautiful Bluebells of Cranford Park. Meet at Cranford Park Information Centre. Healthy Walk: Gutteridge and Ten Acre Woods. Wednesday 22 April, 11am 4 miles. Meet at Charville Library. Walk followed by refreshments in the library

14 Supported by The National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund Brickwork Event: Minet Country Park Saturday 25 April, 10.30am to 12.30pm Learn traditional brick making, and help make bricks. Brick making took place at Minet in Victorian times finishing off with a short play about Victorian brick making. This is a free event, but places are limited, contact Dhush Selvarajah for more details at dhush.selvarajah@ groundwork.org.uk, or Healthy Walk: Hayes Parks and Gardens Monday 27 April, 11am 3.5 miles. Meet at the Beck Theatre. May 2015 Healthy Walk: Minet Country Park Wednesday 6 May, 11am 2 miles. Meet at Minet Lodge Visitor Centre. Walk followed by refreshments in the visitor centre. Ruislip Woods Festival Sunday 10 May, 10am to 4pm Join us for the annual woodland event. Further details available online at Secret Garden Opening: Cranford Park Sunday 10 May, 10am to 12pm Come to help with some light gardening or just to have a peek at this small walled garden which is usually closed to the public.tools and refreshments provided for volunteers. Situated adjacent to the Stable Block and St. Dunstan s Church. Cranford Park Friends and Macmillan Cancer Support. Contact Bob Barton at secretary@cranfordparkfriends.org Healthy Walk: Yeading Brook Meadows Wednesday 13 May, 11am 2 miles. Meet at Yeading Community House, Carlyon Road. Wlk followed by refreshments

15 Knights, Earls and Ghosts History Tour: Cranford Park Saturday 16 May, 11am Join Countryside and Conservation Officer Alison Shipley for a guided history walk around the park. Meet at Cranford Park Information Centre. Healthy Walk: Cranford Park Thursday 21 May, 11am 3 miles. Meet at Cranford Park Information Centre. Walk followed by refreshments in the visitor centre. Brickwork Event: Minet Country Park Tuesday 26 May, 10am to 12pm Learn traditional brick making, and help make bricks as brick making took place at Minet in Victorian times, finishing off with a short play about Victorian brick making. This is a free event, but places are limited, please contact organiser, Dhush Selvarajah for more details at dhush. selvarajah@groundwork.org.uk or Healthy Walk: Gutteridge and Ten Acre Woods. Wednesday 27 May, 11am 4 miles. Meet at Charville Library. Walk followed by refreshments in the library

16 June 2015 Healthy Walk: Minet Country Park Wednesday 3 June, 11am 2 miles. Meet at Minet Lodge Visitor Centre. Walk followed by refreshments in the visitor centre. Eastcote House Gardens: Grand Re-Opening Fete Saturday 6 June Details of the event will be posted nearer the time at Healthy Walk: Yeading Brook Meadows Wednesday 10 June, 11am 2 miles. Meet at Yeading Community House, Carlyon Road. Walk followed by refreshments. Secret Garden Opening: Cranford Park Sunday 14 June, 10am to 12pm Come to help with some light gardening or just to have a peek at this small walled garden which is usually closed to the public. Tools and refreshments provided for volunteers. Situated adjacent to the Stable Block and St. Dunstan s Church. Cranford Park Friends and Macmillan Cancer Support. Contact Bob Barton at secretary@cranfordparkfriends.org Healthy Walk: Cranford Park Thursday 18 June, 11am 3 miles. Meet at Cranford Park Information Centre. Walk followed by refreshments in the visitor centre. Butterfly Walk: Cranford Park Saturday 20 June, 11am Join Countryside and Conservation Officer Alison Shipley for a guided walk around the park looking for the beautiful butterflies of Cranford Park. Meet at Cranford Park Information Centre. Healthy Walk: Gutteridge and Ten Acre Woods. Wednesday 24 June, 11am 4 miles. Meet at Charville Library. Walk followed by refreshments in the library. Healthy Walk: Hayes Parks and Gardens Monday 29 June, 11am 3.5 miles. Meet at the Beck Theatre. All events correct at time of publication

17 Love your rivers While known as keen gardeners and passionate nature enthusiasts, Hillingdon Volunteers have in the past five years through their dedication contributed to reduction in waste that was polluting local rivers and waterways. They have been known to tackle anything from beer bottles to shopping trollies. As a direct result of their efforts, a massive decrease in invasive species was seen in the River Pinn and the Yeading Brook, especially of the more aggressive plants, such as the Himalayan Balsam. Always eager to lend a helping hand, the Girl Guides often enjoy a good splash after a hard day s toil. Not the ones to sit idle, the Volunteers aim is to free Hillingdon Rivers completely of rubbish and invasive plant species in the near future. Look after your parks The borough s parks are for everyone to enjoy and it is important that everyone does their bit to help look after them. Please remember to use a bin or take your rubbish home with you, and if you have a dog be responsible and pick up any mess. Volunteering There are lots of residents that volunteer and roll up their sleeves to take part in nature conservation tasks. The time individuals can spare, no matter how little, enables the council to achieve far more than could otherwise be managed. It offers the chance to put your skills and strengths to good use. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to broaden their knowledge, learn new skills and make new friends. For more information, and to find out how to volunteer, visit Dogs Dogs owners are advised that their pet must be under control at all times. There are signs in parks and open spaces advising if the animal must be on a lead, and they are not allowed in children s play areas. Dog fouling must be disposed of correctly by the owner. The failure to do so may result in an on-the-spot fine of

18 Litter Hillingdon has a zero tolerance attitude towards littering. Anyone caught dropping litter risks getting an 80 fixed penalty notice. In Hillingdon we spend 2.5 million every year cleaning the roads, parks and clearing litter. Litter louts drop more than 7,000 tonnes of litter on the borough s streets equivalent to 878 double deckers. Please help to keep the borough clean and tidy by using the bins provided. If you cannot see one, or it is full, please take your rubbish home. Care for a tree Caring for a young tree is one way communities can help us to continue the tree planting work that we have done across the borough. We are encouraging residents to choose a tree and help care for it. With a little of your time you can help us ensure Hillingdon s trees continue to thrive. Things that you can do include: Maintenance and care of newly planted trees. Watering and weeding through the summer months. Reporting damage to young trees. Making a real contribution to a green borough. Visit the website to find out more. Picnics Picnics can be so much fun for all the family. Find a park that has a playground for the children and shady areas for the adults. Bring plenty of food, frisbees and games, for a fun-filled day out. Visit the website for picnic ideas and links to food ideas. Please note that barbecues are not allowed. Rainy days Rainy days offer a chance to see the parks and open spaces in a different light. So turn off the television, switch off the computer, put down those games consoles and get out of the house for some real-life fun and adventures! From formal gardens and parks in town centres to the wild woods of Ruislip, whatever the weather, you ll find fabulous ways to enjoy your day! Find out more online

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