Contact parks and gardens friends' groups
- Friends of Argyle Square
- Friends of Belsize Wood Nature Reserve
- Friends of Bloomsbury Square
- Friends of Brunswick Square
- Friends of Cantelowes Gardens
- Friends of Chalcot Square Gardens
- Friends of Fortune Green
- Friends of Hampstead Heath
- Friends of Lincolns Inn Fields
- Friends of Regents Park and Primrose Hill
- Friends of Russell Square
- Friends of St Georges Gardens
- Friends of St Martins Gardens
- Friends of Talacre Town Green
- Friends of Tavistock Square
- Friends of the Open Spaces of Fitzrovia
- Friends of Waterlow Park
- Parks Services Manager (Camden Council)
- Pond Square Residents Association
- St Georges Terrace Residents Association
- Westbere Copse Association
Friends of Argyle Square
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Aims to ensure the square is maintained appropriately, to promote its heritage and bio-diversity, involve local communities and businesses, conserve plant and wildlife and promote the enjoyment of the Gardens by all.
Last checked:
13/10/2011
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Friends of Belsize Wood Nature Reserve
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Works with the London Borough of Camden to manage conservation work and community events in Belsize Wood Local Nature Reserve and Russell Nurseries Woods.
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Friends committee meets at various venues.Events take place in Belsize Wood local Nature Reserve and Russell Nurseries Woods.
Last checked:
23/11/2011
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Friends of Bloomsbury Square
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Work with the Commissioners of Bloomsbury Square, Camden Council and the Bedford Estate to ensure the square is well maintained and that users act responsibly.
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Public meetings held at the Kingsley Hotel, Bloomsbury Way, WC1A 2SD.
Last checked:
24/11/2011
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Friends of Brunswick Square
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Works to promote the enjoyment of the Gardens by all, ensure it is maintained appropriately, conserve plant and wildlife, involve local communities and businesses, propose improvements, promote its heritage and bio-diversity.
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04/04/2011
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Friends of Cantelowes Gardens
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Parks and Open Spaces Section, 7th Floor
Camden Town Hall Extension
Argyle Street
London
WC1H 8EQ
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The Friends group aims to preserve, improve and protect Cantelowes Gardens as an open space. It aims to ensure the park is well maintained, clean and safe for all to enjoy. Also aims to enhance and promote bio-diversity to encourage wildlife to thrive and to work with the local Safer Neighbourhood Team, Police and the community to discourage all forms of anti-social behaviour and crime. Encourages everyone to come together to form friendships and opportunities for enjoyment, relaxation, health, exercise, play and fun.
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London Irish Centre, Camden Square, NW1 9XB and Kentish Town Community Centre, Busby Place, NW5 1LB. Meetings held at either location depending on availability.
Last checked:
06/01/2012
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Friends of Chalcot Square Gardens
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Four events a year: Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday; End of Summer Party in September; Bulb Planting Party in October; Christmas Carols in December.
Last checked:
29/12/2011
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Friends of Fortune Green
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7th Floor
Camden Town Hall Extension
Argyle Street
London
WC1H 8EQ
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Aims to preserve, protect and improve Fortune Green and the adjacent streetscape for the local residents, local businesses and visitors. Undertakes regular events, including some beds maintenance on the Green. Please email fortunegreen@gmail.com if interested.
Last checked:
29/11/2011
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Friends of Hampstead Heath
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20 Lyndale Avenue
London
NW2 2QA
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Community environmental lobbying group aiming to preserve the natural aspects of the Heath and the existing byelaws in the light of proposals to adopt new ones, especially concerning dogs on leads.
Last checked:
21/09/2011
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Friends of Lincolns Inn Fields
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The Royal College of Surgeons
35-43 Lincolns Inn Fields
London
WC2A 3PE
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Work to protect and enhance the garden and public open space.
Last checked:
14/06/2011
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Friends of Regents Park and Primrose Hill
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Chairman: Malcolm Kafetz. Aims to preserve the beauty and tranquility of Regent's Park and Primrose Hill. Has 1150 members.
Last checked:
02/08/2011
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Friends of Russell Square
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The Cafe
Russell Square Gardens
London
WC1B 5EH
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Friends are active within the community on behalf of its members to create activities within the square and ensure their security. Holds a gardening club and has 3 trips a year. Quarterly newsletter available from the cafe in the square. Participates in Open Squares Day. Works with Camden Council Parks and Open Spaces and associated groups.
Last checked:
28/11/2011
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Friends of St Georges Gardens
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Aims to enhance and protect the historic 18th century burial ground for current use and enjoyment. AGM usually held in early March. Takes part in the Open Squares Initiative and Bloomsbury Festival and usually holds an annual family event on the Sat nearest to Saint George's Day, April 23rd. AGM 2012: 1st March (provisional). St George's Day event scheduled for April 21st.
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Monthly meetings held in the Chapel of Rest in the Gardens.
Last checked:
25/10/2011
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Friends of St Martins Gardens
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Support events and development in St Martin's Gardens, Camden Town. This garden is a public park in a former graveyard for St Martin's in the Fields and Camden Town.
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14/03/2011
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Friends of Talacre Town Green
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Concerned with all matters related to the welfare, enhancement and safety of the park. A current objective of the Friends' group is to secure a water supply from a borehole at no cost to the council. Community events. AGM to take place mid 2012.
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Public meetings held at Talacre Community Sports Centre, Dalby Street, NW5.
Last checked:
29/11/2011
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Friends of Tavistock Square
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Woburn House
20-24 Tavistock Square
London
WC1H 9HQ
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The Friends group aims to help protect and enhance the integrity of Tavistock Square Gardens. It works with the Council and other stakeholders to improve the physical environment. The group also works with the Safer Neighbourhoods Team, the Police and the local community to discourage antisocial behaviour.
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Group meetings take place at Woburn House, 20 Tavistock Square, WC1H 9HQ.
Last checked:
29/11/2011
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Friends of the Open Spaces of Fitzrovia
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39 Tottenham Street
London
W1T 4RX
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Concerned with Crabtree Fields, The Warren and Whitfield Gardens.
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23/02/2011
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Friends of Waterlow Park
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Provides information about Waterlow Park, undertakes activities to protect or enhance the park, advocacy for the park, representation of the park users and lovers to Camden Council and other agencies concerned with the park.
Last checked:
19/01/2012
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Parks Services Manager (Camden Council)
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Work includes supporting parks' friends' groups and gardening clubs, community involvement in parks and open spaces, and Engagement work across Camden’s open spaces.
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26/03/2012
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Pond Square Residents Association
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Aims to preserve and improve Pond Square as an open space, ensure the maintenance of Pond Square in a good and decent state by the London Borough of Camden, and protect the interests of residents around Pond Square. AGM normally held Jan. About 30 households in membership.
Last checked:
10/02/2012
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St Georges Terrace Residents Association
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Meetings held by request and annually on St George's Day. Concerned with all matters to do with the Terrace and its gardens.
Last checked:
18/08/2011
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Westbere Copse Association
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Carries out conservation work at Westbere Copse Local Nature Reserve (which consists of Jenny Wood Nature Reserve and Westbere Copse Open Space) and organises community events to increase knowledge and enjoyment of local wildlife. Also open for special events and visits.
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Holds planning meetings quarterly and co-operates with London Borough of Camden to manage conservation work and run community nature events in Westbere Copse local Nature Reserve, corner of Westbere and Minster Roads, NW2.
Last checked:
24/11/2011
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Contact Camden 020 7974 4444