by Denise Mayell | 30, Oct 2020 | Cafe, News
It’s been lovely to welcome you back into the cafe. Regulars Mick and Margaret have brought a smile in every day ready for their Latte in the snug. It’s great to see them back in their HAPPY PLACE. Our short and sweet re-launch menu will develop as we get back in the...
by Denise Mayell | 29, Sep 2020 | News
The Hardie Cycle Hub, Old Spokes Home, based in Hardie Park, Stanford- le-Hope has been inundated with requests for bikes, servicing and repairs during lockdown. The success of the hub and community support has allowed the project to recruit a part-time Cycle Hub...
by Denise Mayell | 29, Sep 2020 | Cafe
The Coronavirus pandemic has had a wide-ranging impact on our work – particularly in the café. We do thank you for your support and patience whilst operating a takeout service only. We are desperate to return to normality and to re-open the café fully. We know that...
by Denise Mayell | 29, Sep 2020 | Blog, Cafe, Community, Developments, Fundraising, gardeners, News, Park, Projects, Volunteers
On behalf of the Trustees and everyone else involved with the Park, we want to say a fond farewell to Rob. With Rob’s vision and drive he has helped the park transform from a dilapidated playground to what is now a thriving community space that is used by people...
by Denise Mayell | 29, Sep 2020 | Blog, Community, Fundraising, gardeners, Park, Projects, Volunteers
‘After the park being such a big part of my life for 11 years, I am sad to be leaving, especially with the amazing team we have on board. I am super confident that they are going to carry on doing incredible stuff within the community. We have achieved so much...
by Denise Mayell | 29, Sep 2020 | Community, Park
The majority of dog owners are responsible and pick up after their dogs. However, there’s been a noted increase in owners leaving their mess behind. Please take note of the posters in the park highlighting the need to scoop your own dog’s poop. THANK YOU...
by Denise Mayell | 29, Sep 2020 | Community, Park, Volunteers
Our little green van has been a valuable asset allowing us to pick up surplus food from supermarkets, deliver food to those that need it and operate the pop-up shop throughout lockdown. The van also plays a key role in the Hardie Cycle Hub picking up local residents...
by Denise Mayell | 29, Sep 2020 | Volunteers
Our Hardie Park gardeners spent a socially distanced few hours eating cake and drinking tea to celebrate Joe’s 90th Birthday last week. Joe is our oldest volunteer and highly thought of by all those who know him at the park. Congratulations Joe, we hope you...
by Denise Mayell | 29, Sep 2020 | Cafe
We recently had a new Rossi freezer delivered to the cafe and to celebrate our investment Lion-el Rossi paid us a visit! He’s hoping you’ll all go wild for some Rossi ice-cream on your next trip to Hardie’s #takeout Make sure you give him a...
