Lets see how WOW these seedlings are!

So your seeds would have been planted on or after 26 May with 8 weeks to cultivate. The rules of the competition can be viewed here… We’ve got some photos through of the super seedling’s progress. Here we go with Len and Donny : Ava Scarlett : Olly...

Terracycle Project – Save your waste

The Terracycle project has been on hold throughout the lockdown but we hope that you have been able to store your wrappers and packaging at home ready to deposit when we can safely operate the service again. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE. Watch this space!  ...

Do it for Dad

Sheila and John and the Adam’s family stopped for a photo on their “Do it for Dad’ walk on Father’s Day recently. Do it for Dad was a Thurrock Nub News initiative in conjunction with The Co-Op to honour all dads. The Co-op invited borough people to sign up to...

HP Gardeners

The gardening team have been distancing whilst digging over the past couple of weeks. They couldn’t wait to get back to the park! A great way to spend a few hours with friends, have a chat and make your favourite green space look fine and dandy for those passing...

Community food and the lockdown pop-up shop

So the virus has put a stop to the newly launched Community Fridge operating from our cafe since mid-March however the good work delivering and donating food to those in need in the community has continued. Our volunteers collect daily from from M & S, The Co-op...

Responsible park users, we thank you!

Thank you to those of you who have adhered to the government guidelines and kept your distance from others whilst using the park. Please where possible keep to the 2m social distancing. Let’s try and keep everyone safe. Many have asked when the cafe and toilet...

May Newsletter

Cheer up your lockdown with some Hardie Park News What challenging times we are facing. We hope you have been able to stay up-beat and connected. The sunshine and bright weather has been a huge bonus. Fortunately, spring has sprung, the birds are singing and our skies...

Sun Flow-wower Competition

SUN 🌞FLOW-WOWER 🌻COMPETITION How high will yours grow? 🌻🌻🌻 You’ve got 8 weeks to cultivate. READY STEADY PLANT! – Full floral detail below ⬇️ Entrants need to be Age 11 and under Prize: Children’s meal and a Rossi ice cream for 2 Please follow our...

Great ways to support your local park

Update September newsletter: The latest donation accrued through lockdown was a donation of £63.55 – AMAZING thank you! The previous quarter Amazon Smile donated £32.33 to Friends of Hardie Park. (published in May 2020 newsletter) Shop on AmazonSmile at...