In September our park was graced with bike art. If you are still wondering what it’s all about here’s a few words from the artist: ‘Like all art they are open to interpretation by the viewer and will hopefully trigger different emotions. As a keen...
We were invited to take part in the Jobcentre Jobs Fair in Grays this week. Many job seekers are looking for experience in the workplace, opportunities to extend their skills base and sometimes just a foot in the door to a new career. We were able to speak to them...
There’s a new Art Club at the park suitable from age 14 years to adult . A great club for anyone studying GCSE Art, covering methods of drawing from reference and using techniques to create realistic images with graphite pencils and colour. In time the group...
Autumn, the perfect time of year to install a new bench in memory of the park’s friend Dean McGaughin. It is perched on the top of the hill surrounded by fallen leaves with a great view of the park. We hope our community sit for a while and enjoy the view. A...
Hardie Park has been recognised as a successful park that demonstrates excellent potential for changing the way that a public space is used and managed. Rob Groves is leading the Performing Parks project in Thurrock and is working with five other parks that have the...
Join us for two screenings of the fantastic family film ‘Elf’ on Friday 30th November – Showing one is at 5:30pm (doors open 5pm), Showing two is 7:45pm (doors open 7:15pm) If you want to embrace the season we’d love you to wear fancy dress! Please bring a camping /...
We will be staging our annual Halloween Hunt on Saturday 27th October for the younger residents of SS17 and beyond. The event starts at 11am until 3pm and will consist of a spooky themed hunt around the park, bouncy castles, stalls and a BBQ. Fancy dress on the day is...
With financial support from the Hew Watt Family Charitable Trust we were able to offer three personal development and mental health courses to local people that have previously struggled to access services. Each of the twelve week courses covered topics including...
Your local park’s news can be delivered direct to your inbox. Sign up to receive our news via the pop up on our homepage. In the meantime here’s a link to our September Edition of Hardie Park Newsletter Topics include: New bike racks Henry Our Star Ladies...
Next time you visit the cafe you might notice a larger space. We haven’t had an extension but a wall has been removed. What a difference! Ideas are bouncing around re the design, watch this space for progress or pop in to the cafe and see for yourself. Contact...
