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Latest Barnard Park Consultation

The long-awaited regeneration of Barnard Park is moving ahead. Momentum exists to complete the project after many, many years. It would be an extremely valuable resource for the community. A consultation on the most recent changes to the Barnard Park … Continue reading

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A Flash of Yellow

Yellow crocus are bringing cheer to the streetscape at a Barnard Park entrance on Copenhagen Street. You may have passed by the crocus patch. Our volunteers planted 1000 crocus and daffodils this winter as part of the ‘We are Cally’ … Continue reading

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Spring Flower Show Brings Cheer

  Spring is here. Even the pandemic can’t stop it! The border along Barnsbury Road in Barnard Park has been blooming since January. Perhaps it brightened up your day if you were passing by. There have been masses of snowdrops … Continue reading

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Join us for the FoBP AGM on Nov 19

Hello everyone, The Friends of Barnard Park will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Thursday November 19 at 7:30pm. Due to the pandemic, the meeting will be held on Zoom. Everyone is welcome. We would much prefer to hold the meeting in the … Continue reading

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Growing Veg in the Playground

Children in the Adventure Playground had a good vegetable harvest this year. The young gardeners dug out buckets full of potatoes to eat. They also had a great time. The kids are back in the Adventure Playground after a closure … Continue reading

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Good Vibe and Park Gardening

There’s been a silver lining to the Covid-19 lockdown in Barnard Park. It has brought many new people into the community green space. The children’s playground and the Adventure Playground are closed for the moment. But the main park is … Continue reading

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Pop-Up Called Off Due to Virus

Pop-up Saturday on June 6 in Barnard Park has been cancelled due to the coronavirus. It’s sad. The musicians, Mr Bubbles and others were ready to go. The community really enjoys the fun. We do too. But the virus is … Continue reading

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Super Pop-Up Coming to the Park June 6

Save the date! Pop-up Saturday in Barnard Park is set for June 6 from 11am—5pm. This year there will be one SUPER Pop-Up instead of two. All our much-loved activities are happening on one Saturday. Mrs H and the Sing-along … Continue reading

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Flowers Signal Spring in Barnard Park

Despite the wild weather, the spring border along Barnsbury Road has flourished with snowdrops and white flowered hellebores cheering up those who walk by. Bright yellow crocuses circle lime trees beside the border to shout out spring. The early flowering … Continue reading

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Nature Summer School for Kids

Drop in with the kids for FREE nature play in Barnard Park today and this Saturday from 1:30-3:30pm. Stories, nature drawing, tree discovery, growing activities, lavender bags and more! It’s an environmental summer school organised by the community group Octopus … Continue reading

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