The Bowes Park Garden Group Community Picnic on 12 June was a very successful event.  Approx 100 people attended with their families.  The sun shone for us!  We had face-painting, a guitar player from Amnesty Drummers who serenaded us with Beatles songs and involved the children shaking maracas.  A local musician who played Bob Marley wandered in and a local juggler added to the entertainment.  We also had plant, jewellery and a cake stall.  A magician called Lenny entertained the children and the highlight of the afternoon were Morris dancers from Chingford Morris.  Lynne Featherstone, MP and Cllr. Matt Cooke said a few words.  A good time was had by all!

The Community Garden is located in Myddleton Road and is one of the Association's achievements. It is run by a sub-group of the Association, the "Bowes Park Community Garden Group".  What follows on this page are some details of the many activities we have held in the Community Garden in 2008 and 2007, and some pictures of the garden, of which we are rightly very proud.  Each month volunteers tidy, prune and plant to make sure that this tranquil garden is an attractive place for relaxation and enjoyment. Enquires to be addressed to Sarah Harris 020 8881 5195 or email her about the Garden here.

For yet another year running, our Garden has won the  prestigious Green Pennant award (like a Blue Flag award for a beach). We have been winners in the past, too!  The garden is judged against a number of criteria, including how welcoming, accessible, and well-maintained it is. The award will make it easier for us to obtain funding for the garden and attract visitors. A big thank you to Haringey Council and all the members of the local community who worked hard to ensure the garden reached the required standard. 

A record 73 green spaces have been rewarded with a Green Pennant, the highest national accolade for sites managed by voluntary and community groups.

Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Baroness Andrews said: "I would like to congratulate all those whose hard work has resulted in this year’s green flag winners. In our busy modern lives, parks and green spaces are invaluable as areas where young and old can come together to relax, exercise and play. “

Paul Todd, Green Flag Award scheme Application Manager, said: “The increasing number of Green Pennant Award winners highlight the important role they play in bringing people together and improving their quality of life. Congratulations to all those volunteers whose hard work and dedication has brought this award of excellence.”

Working hard before the Garden is judged for the Green Pennant Award

This year’s winners will celebrate their achievements and collect their pennants at a major ceremony in Liverpool on Thursday 24^th July.

 For information on all winners please visit: the Green Pennant's own website (opens in new window). You can see a copy of our Green Pennant Certificate by clicking this thumbnail: