Category Archives: People in the Park

Lucia: Duke of Edinburgh Volunteer

Hello Friends of Barnard Park, I am doing 6 months (24 hours) of volunteering at Barnard Park as part of my Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award.  I am volunteering with the Friends gardening group and have done four hours already. … Continue reading

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Bridie Young, MBE in the playground

Bridget Young, a legend in Islington parks, was in charge this winter in the Barnard Park playground.  Working 38 years in Islington parks as a park attendant, Bridie, as she is known by everyone, received an MBE for her outstanding … Continue reading

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