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Welcome to the website of the Friends of Cator Park and Alexandra Recreation Ground.
We were formed in February 2008 in response to an appeal by Bromley Council at an Open Meeting organised by them and held in the Holy Trinity Centre. Many of us on our committee had already been concerned at the neglectful state of both parks and wished to do something about it. Now we are trying to do just that. And you can join us!
We are unusual in that we oversee the well-being of two parks, not one. So we have double the work to do and have to make sure there are fair-dos for both parks. So far we have achieved a lot.
We have staged events in both parks in the years 2008/2009 e.g. Tea in the Park (Cator, June 2008), Green Chain Walk (Cator, August 2008), Music in the Park (Alexandra, September 2008, 2009, June 2010; Cator, September 2009); Bulb Planting (Alexandra, November 2008, 2009; Cator, September 2009), Carols in the Park (Alexandra, December 2008, 2009), Summer Walk: Our Post-Victorian Heritage, (transversing Cator and Alexandra and nearby environs, August 2009), the Autumn Tree Walk, (Cator and Alexandra, October 2009), the Spring Walk (Alexandra, 2010) and the Bat Walk (Cator, April 2010). All were a great success and very well-supported. This year we hope to make a contribution in some way towards the cost of the Christmas Lights in Penge.
Next event:
Our aims, as you see, are to bring some life back to both parks. We are conscious of the need to maintain a ‘green’ environment in both parks. Our Mission Statement encapsulates this. Recently we won a People for Parks award, 2008, for our efforts. Already you will see our flags flying in Alexandra Recreation Ground and in Cator Park. Award certificates are displayed on both Friends notice-boards. If you join us you will receive a seasonal newsletter. This website will keep you posted with all our news, both past and present.
So – what are you waiting for? Find further details on the How To Join page. We hope to see you as a Friend at some of our future events.
Music in the Park on Sunday June 6th in Alexandra Recreation Ground was a great success and the weather was kind! Thanks to all who helped in any way.
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