BIG NEWS and REQUEST FOR YOUR SUPPORT
We have submitted plans Thurrock Council to site a building in the park. This has been part of our long term vision and in a way has happened quicker than we'd hoped! The reason? Someone has donated a building to us!! What is the building for? Our vision for the...
Final plans for the Skatepark agreed
One of the projects that Friends of Hardie Park have been working on for a few years is the development of a brand new skatepark. With support from a committed group of (mainly) young people who are keen scooters, BMXers or skateboarders we have finally really the...
Work gets underway on new roundabout!
UPDATE - Latest Photo! We are really excited to see the work started on the new roundabout. It should be completed in a few days and in plenty of time for our Easter Egg Hunt!
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Community Cards available for Co-op at The Sorrells
The Co-operative store at The Sorrells are the latest supporters of Friends of Hardie Park. We have joined the Community Card scheme run by Chelmsford Star Co-operative Society which has been helping local community groups raise funds for the past 15 years. By signing...
Amazing response to our fundraising campaign to install a new roundabout
In late November Shane spoke with me about something that he had observed in the park and an idea he had as a result. He told me, that he was at Hardie Park looking at the Skate Park that we will be improving when he noticed a family playing by the swings, they had...
Help us bring a little playground cheer to SS17
A message from Shane Ralph: Its almost that time of year again.....CHRISTMAS! Last year I made a large Snowman and put it up for auction. Many from SS17 were so kind and added items to it, so much so that my house was full of Xmas items! We raised almost £200 for...
Fundraising Auction for Christmas Hamper towards Accessible Roundabout
Bid on this wonderful Christmas Hamper, raising funds for a fully accessible roundabout for Hardie Park. Here is a list of the contents: (click on picture on right to enlarge) 10 Sweet cones Fill your own crackers Box of Christmas cupcakes A bottle of red wine A...
Grant application process started – Final design meeting Saturday 11th October
We have applied for a grant for £126,000 from a local grant provider and need to come up with a final design that everyone is happy with. So we have planned a meeting on Saturday 11th October at 6pm at Hassenbrook Youth Centre. If you want a say in the final design,...
Summer Fete 19th July 2014!
We have a great line up of acts at our forthcoming Summer Fete and Family Fun Day. In addition to our usual activities we will have a beer tent, stage and arena performances and a scooter display team! The current fundraising focus is the new skatepark project which...
Another Cracking Success at Easter Egg Hunt
Crowds of local people turned out in huge numbers to hunt for eggs at our Annual Easter Event on a beautiful sunny and warm spring day. The Easter Bunny was present for the whole day and he enjoyed the entertainment and food along with the masses. The children were...