July 2019 Newsletter

Schools out for Summer

All set for a smashing summer at Hardie Park. The gardeners have been busy bees! A view of the sunflowers whilst sipping a cappucino on the decking definitely sounds like a plan. If you are looking for a break from the house whether that be with grand children or parents with babies we would love to see you. Play area, cafe, petanque, skate park, zip wire, bmx track, picnic area - we've got it all! Please don't let the recent permit parking situation keep you away. There's a map further down the newsletter highlighting some possible parking spots Monday to Friday. We do have a few parking bays outside the park gates and disabled spots too. 

Under construction...

Mud, mud, glorious mud! The foundations shaped up and we are so looking forward to the opening of our new super slide. Fundraising by the Hardie Team, local clubs, visitors and businesses over the last year has been aided by a £14,000 chunk of Community Environmental Development Fund from Thurrock Council helping us achieve the target needed to complete installation of the play equipment.

If you visit the park you will see the fenced construction area for the slide. In the interest of safety please note the signage, UNDER CONSTRUCTION - SLIDE INCOMPLETE - NO ACCESS PERMITTED

One of our customers Adam Kortlandt is doing the final push on a bike to make the bullseye. What a star! He's cycling in the London Prudential 100 ride on the 4th August. His fundraising link is >HERE<  if you would like to donate.

A snapshot of Hardie

Coming soon.... Blatella Films will be working with us to create a tool to spread the word about what it is we do. It's this kind of thing that allows us to apply for various funding opportunities which in turn keep Hardie Park manned and providing an amazing community hub. There's lots of opportunities to tap into pockets of cash to deliver the great service Hardie provides. Examples being the shed project and the new bike project which is just getting started. Watch this space :0)

Parking fiasco - We're all zoned out...

HARDIE PARK extends under the subway!
If you need to PARK to PLAY? 
Maybe that's where you can find a bay?
🙏🙏Please don't stay away! 🙏🙏

Bus and Bounce

Get ready for some boing boing bouncy fun over the holidays. Little Legs will be on site with bouncy castles. Local stallholders will be supporting the event. We've got cafe, ice-cream, play area and decking for mums to sit and relax. Really hope to see some of you on one or all of the three scheduled events.

Artisan Market and SS17 Tweed and Vintage Ride

This is an exciting little idea. Get your tweed and vintage gear on and cycle. It starts at 12.30pm from the park on the same day as our visiting Autumn Artisan Market.

For any detailed information regarding the ride, please email Matt Hill :  thurrockcyclingcampaign@yahoo.co.uk

The visiting market will be selling artisan goods, ie. homemade produce, handmade gifts and items. Why not pop along on the 1st it is sure to be an interesting community day out.

Moonbeamers pop-up cinema in the park!

Event Date: Fri 27th September 2019 - Book Tickets Here - full event detail in link
Gates Open: 5:30pm Live Entertainment Starts: 6:30pm Film Starts: 7:30pm (approx.)
Ticket Price £12.99 includes live singer and big screen karaoke. Available online only. 

Tell your friends and family, why not get a group together for a fab evening under the stars!

Events in the pipeline...

How exciting, we've pencilled in the date for our Christmas weekend already.

If you would like to help get our events up and running we would really appreciate your input. Get in contact via events@friendsofhardiepark.co.uk - Our event team always needs more hands on deck.

If you like planning, sorting on the day, maybe run a stall at an event to fundraise, shake a bucket on the gate, marshall the car park maybe - we would love to have you on board! We have a variety of events over the course of the year and new ideas and talents are always welcome!