Daily update: 8th August 2015
Did I say daily blog? I'm sure I meant weekly... Yes, tonight I'm thinking, "Yay I'll be in bed before 10:30!" and then I remember that I need to write something about Hardie Park...because I promised I would. So again, tonight's instalment will be devoid of frills,...
Daily update: 7th August 2015
OK.....so I'm sat here at 11:34pm having watched England dismantle Australia in the Ashes for the second day running whilst thinking I MUST WRITE THE BLOG! Â So here it is. Tonight however it will be brief, very brief! Today was a gloriously sunny day and throughout...
Daily update: 6th August 2015
This is the first day of a daily blog by Rob Groves, Founding Director of Friends of Hardie Park. Before I start typing I must state a few facts: 1. I am saying it's a daily blog otherwise I will write today's and not do another for 3 months (actually make that 9) 2....
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:Â Â (click on picture on right to enlarge) 10 Sweet cones Fill your own crackers Box of Christmas cupcakes A bottle of red wine A...