We are delighted to see that Gunnersbury appears in the list of emergency funding grants totalling £400 million which were announced on 2 April 2021. The grant of £367,365 is for the period up to 30 June 2021. The Culture
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The mourning & funeral of Sir John Maynard of Gunnersbury in 1690, a talk on 15 February 2021
This online talk has been arranged by the Brentford & Chiswick Local History Society and the Gunnersbury Friends and takes place at 7.30pm on Monday, 15 February. Wealthy lawyer and politician, Sir John Maynard, built a Palladian mansion and laid
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Building works to the Small Mansion and the East Stable block
Work has been planned for the Small Mansion and the East Stable block, and the applications for planning permission and listed building consent are with L B Hounslow’s Planning Department. Here is the outline of the works to the Small
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Bowls vs Pitch and Putt – decision deferred
Last night’s meeting of the Planning Committee deferred for an indeterminate time their decision on the application to convert the Bowls Pavilion to a Café/Restaurant. The 90 minute discussion had difficulty separating the legal and policy issues in planning legislation
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Thames Luminaries – historical talks Jan & Feb 2021
If you have enjoyed exploring the restored historic gardens at Gunnersbury you may be interested in this forthcoming series of short talks on nearby historic gardens and their owners along the Thames valley, including Hogarth’s House, Chiswick House and Boston
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The Future of the Bowling Green
On behalf of the Friends we have submitted comments on the second application for planning permission to turn the Bowling Green and Club-house into a ‘Putt in the Park’ facility. The fact that a site which was being cared for
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London in Bloom Award
We are delighted to report that in September the Park won a high level Silver/Gilt Award from London in Bloom. The Award Panel felt excellent progress had been made in the Park over the last 18 months. They were even
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A Drive-In Cinema at Gunnersbury?
The CIC has informed us that it is having discussions (through Event Umbrella, their events team) with The Luna Cinema to run a drive-in cinema from 19th August until 8th September. Their plans are to offer two screenings each evening
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Update on refreshments, loos, boats!
Gunnersbury is showing small signs of recovery. The gardens continue to look wonderful and work on the Sports Hub is moving forward. The toilets will re-open this weekend and the staff team have asked users to treat them with respect
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Young people’s football sessions at Gunnersbury
Brentford Football Club Community Sports Trust is running new small group and 1-2-1 football sessions for boys and girls. Details have been posted on their website here and they have provided this email address for inquiries: fdc@brentfordfccst.com
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