by Denise Mayell | 30, Oct 2020 | Community, News, Volunteers
As you know the pop-up shop in Scratton Road provides free surplus food to those in need in the community. We have had a huge surplus of bread products some weeks so we’ve started to send it off to Hopefield Animal Sanctuary in Brentwood on a Wednesday with one...
by Denise Mayell | 30, Oct 2020 | Community, News, Volunteers
A huge heartfelt thank you went out to MANDIE GROVES this month, our very own ‘Hardie Park’ COVID UNSUNG HERO. Mandieβs efforts over the last seven months running a community pop-up shop from Scratton Road have been admirable. James and Vicki Brabyn on the...
by Denise Mayell | 30, Oct 2020 | Cafe, Clubs, Community, News, Volunteers, wellbeing
Our volunteer Diane has returned with Toddler Tales providing a FREE story-time session for little ones in the cafe. Due to the rule of 6 we need you to book in advance. Thursdays from 1.30pm to 2.30pm. Call 07935 868835 to reserve your spot. Contact details: Hardie...
by Denise Mayell | 30, Oct 2020 | Community, News, Volunteers
Thurrock BRAS CIC (Baby feeding, Relaxation and Slings) is an organisation covering Thurrock and Basildon founded four years ago by Mandie Groves. They have trained breastfeeding peer supporters and a breastfeeding counsellor and offer online and face to face support...
by Denise Mayell | 29, Sep 2020 | Bike Project, Blog, Cafe, Community, Developments, Fundraising, gardeners, News, Park, Projects, Volunteers
On behalf of the Trustees and everyone else involved with the Park, we want to say a fond farewell to Rob. With Rob’s vision and drive he has helped the park transform from a dilapidated playground to what is now a thriving community space that is used by people...
by Denise Mayell | 29, Sep 2020 | Bike Project, Blog, Community, Fundraising, gardeners, Park, Projects, Volunteers
‘After the park being such a big part of my life for 11 years, I am sad to be leaving, especially with the amazing team we have on board. I am super confident that they are going to carry on doing incredible stuff within the community. We have achieved so much...