The Friends of Westow Park - making your local park even better ...

making your local park even better ...

Westow Park is a small historic park in Upper Norwood, London SE19. We want it to be a great place for everyone to enjoy.

Events

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Want to get involved?

Or want to know more? Email us at:
info@friendsofwestowpark.com
or even better, become a member!
Form here:
Membership Form.doc

Where is it?

View this map on Multimap.com Bird's Eye view on Multimap.com
Get directions on Multimap.com

Handy links

Ashridge Trees - Our tree provider
Ashridge Trees

Local Community
Virtual Norwood website
Phoenix Community Centre website
The Norwood Society
Upper Norwood Recreation Ground - myspace page
The Bigger Picture Gallery - Artists Community

Guerilla Gardening
Guerilla Gardening
Avant-Gardening

Park History
Royal National College For The Blind
Emile Zola and Westow Park
Emile Zola: the apostle of the gutter (Guardian article)

Government Support
London Play - working for a capital where all children can play

Latest Activity

cathryn henchion replied to cathryn henchion's discussion 'local media coverage'

and more: http://www.thisiscroydontoday.co.uk/news/Park-volunteers-help-build-sense-community/article-2340656-detail/article.html

June 29

cathryn henchion replied to cathryn henchion's discussion 'local media coverage'

having trouble with the link http://www.crystalpalacelocal.co.uk/homes-a-gardens/386-gardening-on-a-buggy-june

June 29

cathryn henchion added a discussion

local media coverage

nice story by Miranda who has helped in the wildlife area:

June 29

Simon Gibbs is now a member of The Friends of Westow Park

Welcome Them!

June 1

Jono Podmore http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t98aXNWIDzk

May 22

cathryn henchion replied to Juno Baker's discussion 'Play area development plans'

hi Clive, thanks for your support, the funding obtained from playbuild (£50,000) is designated for 8-13year olds. The plans for the treehouse will be outside the existing playground in the two big trees just by it, we are also hoping to add some oth…

May 21

Clive Dickenson replied to Juno Baker's discussion 'Play area development plans'

Just like to say, well done & the selection looks great. But I have one question. Will the existing play area still be there? Or completely replaced? I ask as it is desperately in need of change. But I also understand the new equipment if for older…

May 21

Diane Ridings is now a member of The Friends of Westow Park

Welcome Them!

May 12

Juno Baker added a discussion

Play area development plans

Here are the proposals for the various options for play equipment and development of the new play area for 8 to 13-year-olds.Please look at them and give us your views.Many thanks

May 11

rachel williamson is now a member of The Friends of Westow Park

Welcome Them!

May 10

cathryn henchion added a discussion

sainsbury's local charity of the year

sainsbury's are inviting nominations for the local charity that they will support in the coming year. Nomination forms are available inside the entrance doors and must be returned by May 19th 2010. I have helped myself to dozens which I wil bring to…

May 8

cathryn henchion is attending Sandra Podmore's event

BIG LUNCH at Westow Park

July 18, 2010 from 12pm to 2pm

The Big Lunch is back! Come and join us for a picnic, games and fun in the park.

May 7

cathryn henchion added a discussion

bug towers

horrah...the bug towers that were assembled by local children at the august fun day event were put place today... they are fairly striking and are about to receive lots of attention....lets hope for plenty of native wildlife to decide to live in th…

May 7

cathryn henchion updated their profile

April 21