The Park

Gunnersbury’s Notice Boards

The struggle over the future of the bowling green and pavilion is being played out on Gunnersbury’s notice boards. In late March, graffiti demanding David Bowler’s resignation appeared on notice boards and walls around the Park, and was swiftly cleaned
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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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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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Capel Manor Gunnersbury Plant Sale 7, 8, 9 July 5-7pm

‘End of Lockdown’ Plant Sale at Capel Manor College Gunnersbury Park! Tuesday 7th, Wednesday 8th, Thursday 9th July from 5pm-7pm. The college says “Our gates are now open and we have plenty of lovely plants looking for new homes! Distancing
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