A Festive Edition of Park Community News

December 2020

Our Christmas Video can be viewed below before you go ...

Filling the gap with weekend meals

Friends of Hardie Park are excited to announce that we are working with several local primary schools in the area to provide Free Weekend Hot Meals for families in need over the Christmas break. The initiative is being supported by local port giant DP World London Gateway allowing us to roll out the idea over the coming weeks.

Following on from our Free School Meals back in October half term we are piloting a scheme to fill the gap for families by offering a hot takeaway meal for children at weekends. We are encouraging local companies to come on board too, to tackle this issue as a community, not just for Christmas but into the New Year. By expanding the network of help we aim to develop a sustainable plan for 2021.

If you are a local business wanting to get involved by donating product or funds to help us facilitate and deliver the idea, we would love to have you on board. Tackling this issue as a community is the wider goal.

Thurrock Council have announced funding for weekday meals this week. We are offering to fill the gap!

Anyone can offer help to fund the scheme. If you would like to help out and 'Buy a Meal' this Christmas you can use PAYPAL to donate £2.50. The funds will be ring fenced for the Free Weekend Hot Meals initiative which will be extended further into the New Year.

Want to support the scheme and donate? Sign in to your Paypal account and send your donation to info@friendsofhardiepark.co.uk using reference HOT MEALS

T'was the Sunday before Christmas...

Pick up those last minute stocking fillers at the Bike Hub. Find a bike to gift for someone special. Coffees, teas and mince pies will be available from the TAKEOUT.

The Christmas tunes will be pumping. Something like this...

🎼Ding, Dong Merrily On Wheels ... 🎶🎵🎶🎵
🎼At Hardie, bikes they’re mending 🎶🎵🎶
🎼Ding, Dong snapping up the Deals 🎵🎶🎵
🎼’Tis full with bikers spending  🎶🎵🎶🎵

Bike Sale Jumble success...

The Hardie Cycle Hub re-opened it's doors to the public this month following the recent lockdown. To kick start business and turn over some stock they held a Bike Sale and Jumble on the 6th December.

Many bike enthusiasts passed by for a mooch, the day also provided an opportunity for those who had enquired via social media about bikes ON SALE over lockdown to view, purchase and pick up.

Matt Hill, our cycle hub manager was caught on video being interviewed by Neil Speight of Thurrock Nub News talking about the purpose of the day and gave an insight to the hub's role in the community.

WEEKEND OPENING  : SAT / SUN 9am to 4pm

BIKES AND ACCESSORIES ON SALE - ADVICE FREE

If you have purchased a bike or used the hubs services over the past year they would love you to share your experiences with others by writing a GOOGLE REVIEW. Search Hardie Cycle Hub on google and select 'Write a review' THANK YOU

Doorstep surprises!

The cafe provides a sanctuary for many and a place to meet friends old and new. Lockdown has stopped this lifeline for many over the past month so our trustees delivered some pick me up doorstep surprises for some of our nearest and dearest customers and Hardie Park friends.

• Afternoon Tea Packs.
• Delivered with a smile.
• Sourced from Full of Beanz 
• Supporting local traders

Pride of Essex Nomination

Our Hardie Park Superstar Nikki received a letter and a pin this month to commemorate a TOP TEN position in one of The Pride of Essex Awards categories along with a hearty congratulations from the Chair of The Pride of Essex Awards Board – Dave Dennison ‘Our county needs more people like you to set a good example to the rest of us’

Congratulations from all your HP friends!

Loyalty stamp with a smile

We've recently revamped our customer loyalty cards and reverted back to a card format rather than the till system. This is the way YOU like it, it works well and as you know we like to please our customers. If you haven't picked one up yet, come in for that first hot drink and receive a stamp with a smile from the cafe staff and volunteers. Hope to see you soon.

Click the image to view our Community Christmas video