ABOUT THE FRIENDS OF CANONS PARK
ABOUT THE FRIENDS OF CANONS PARK
Why not join us? - See form at the bottom of the page, together with a list of contacts and links to other organisations
We are a local voluntary group, formed in May 2003 to support Harrow Council’s bid for Heritage Lottery funding to restore Canons Park to its former glory. The bid was successful and by 2007 the work was completed, creating better pathways, repairing park buildings of historic interest, planting and maintaining trees and shrubs and restoring the beautiful George V walled Memorial Garden at the heart of the park. As a result, Canons Park now feels much safer and there is so much more for visitors to do and see!
The Friends meet regularly and continue to work closely with the Council to maintain and improve facilities in the park. Past and current projects include:
● Campaigning for the installation of an adventure playground, where we have since donated a kiddies’ slide.
● Creating the Good Friends Café, which is open from spring to autumn, weather permitting.
● Organising litter picks at least four times a year, to keep the park clean and feeling safe for visitors.
● Hosting volunteer ‘Gardening in the Park’ sessions, where individuals and corporate groups help by planting bulbs and shrubs, weeding flower beds and generally tidying up the George V Memorial Garden
● Holding various annual events such as the highly popular Canons Park Kids' Fun Fair Day.
● Taking part in the London-wide Open City Weekend each September.
● Successfully lobbying for the installation of a path and disabled parking bays at the top end of Canons Drive.
● Creating a Woodland Walk at the north end of the park.
● Donating bulbs and shrubs for planting in various sites to improve the landscape.
● Researching and building up an archive to illustrate the history and archaeology of the Park and the original Canons Estate.
● Holding regular bird-watching walks (suspended during Covid pandemic).
Look out for news and future dates for all Friends events in the park on our notice board at the Bothy, next to the Good Friends Café (see map) and on park entrance gates.
Would you like to join us as a steering committee member and help plan new and exciting projects and events for the park? We are also looking for volunteers to help out on event days and gardening sessions. You can also support the work of the Friends by becoming a member – it’s only £5 per year, per household, and you’ll receive a newsletter three times a year with all the latest news and information on forthcoming events…why not contact us to find out more or print, fill in and post the membership form below?
There is an annual subscription of £5 (rising to £7 from 17 May AGM), for which you will receive a quarterly newsletter. We would prefer payment by BACS if possible; please email us at canonspark@outlook.com for bank details.
Or -please enclose a cheque made out to "Friends of Canons Park" and post to: Friends of Canons Park, c/o 254 Whitchurch Lane, Edgware HA8 6QH
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Please help us to save postage costs by electing to receive your newsletter by email. We will also keep you up to date on forthcoming events in the park. We will not share your details with any other member, group or organisation.
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Post to: Membership Secretary, Friends of Canons Park,
c/o 254 Whitchurch Lane, Edgware HA8 6QH
Contact Us:
We value your feedback and comments! We would love to hear from you with your ideas and suggestions about how to improve the park. Keep checking on our webpage to see what is happening at the park and stay up to date with new developments.
Email: Canonspark@outlook.com
Post: Friends of Canons Park,
c/o 254 Whitchurch Lane
Edgware, HA8 6QH
Facebook: Friends of Canons Park
Video of Canons Park See for yourself what a great park this is on this Youtube video!
HELPFUL LINKS TO ORGANISATIONS AND WHAT'S ON GROUPS SERVICING EDGWARE AND STANMORE
http://www.wherecanwego.com/?pc=HA8+6RN&l=Canons+Park
Cut and paste the above for your local guide to events in Canons Park and beyond
https://www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/canons-park
Cut and paste the above to go to website for Days out with the Kids
www.netmums.com Good source of information about local events and parenting issues
https://www.facebook.com/groups/stanmoreandcanonsparkneighbourhoodwatch
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1931888217141148/
St. Lawrence Church (Stakeholder)
North London Collegiate School Independent school located at the north end of the park, housed in an 18th century mansion.
Arnold House School Independent school whose sports activity centre adjoins the park.
Handel House Museum
Harrow Agenda 21 Environmental action group.
Visit Harrow Information about Harrow's parks and open spaces (including Canons)
Stanmore Choral Society
Baroque Music Site with some interesting information about Handel and his links to the Canons estate.
Countryside Agency
Canons Park Residents Association Local residents' association.
Canons Park Estate Limited Residents' association.
The Stanmore Society Works to improve facilities and landscape of Stanmore
Lupton Bowling Club (www.luptonbowls.wixsite.com/luptonbowlingclub) Private club situated at the southern end of the park
Stanmore Bowling Club Dennis Lane Stanmore
Acorn Tennis Club Tennis club next door to Lupton Bowling Club
https://www.facebook.com/groups/stanmoreandcanonsparkneighbourhoodwatch
