Author Archives: dianne
Summer Party in Barnard Park
It was a lovely day in Barnard Park at the Summer Party on Saturday, June 17. There was music, dancing, puppets and more. Park visitors enjoyed performances by Mrs H and the Sing-along Band, Amberliegh Drummers, and Martin Avril puppets. … Continue reading
Summer Pop-up Party
The Pop-Ups are back! We’re throwing a Summer Party in Barnard Park on Saturday, June 11 from 11am-3pm. Activities are free. Everyone is welcome. Mrs. H and the Sing-along Band returns. Mr Bubbles will be there to make bubbles galore … Continue reading
Park AGM May 12 on Zoom
The Friends of Barnard Park will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Thursday May 12 at 7:30pm. The meeting will be held on Zoom. Everyone is welcome. There has been a significant step towards the regeneration of Barnard Park. After many years … Continue reading
Park Planning Application Approved
It’s been a long road. But finally a planning application for the regeneration of Barnard Park has been given the go-ahead. The application was approved by the planning committee Tuesday after midnight. There was no opposition. The application came after … Continue reading
Spring Is Here
Need cheering up? The bright yellow of daffodils and different colours of crocus decorating the grass in Barnard Park will certainly provide a lift. The spring border along Barnsbury Road has also come to life with white hellebore flowers and … Continue reading
Park Regeneration Progresses
Islington Council’s proposal to make much needed, major improvements in Barnard Park continues to move forward. The report on a public consultation undertaken last summer has now been made public on the Council website. It is certainly worth taking a … Continue reading
Park Flowers Like the Rain
There are good things about a rainy summer. The bed tended by our volunteers near Charlotte Terrace can be a tough one given park traffic. But this summer it came into its own with glorious flowers. Yellow daisies and golden … Continue reading
Summer Fun for Kids
Here are two more free activities for children in Barnard Park in August: Barnard Adventure Playground is running a free summer programme for children aged 6–13. Kids can enjoy the playground’s amazing play frame plus games and art projects. The Playground’s holiday … Continue reading
Wonderful Water Feature
There is a lot happening in Barnard Park this summer. For children, there are free activities in Barnard Park. The new water feature is operating in the children’s playground from 11am to 7pm. There are water jets and overhead buckets of water … Continue reading
Coffee and Snacks in the Park
Fancy a coffee? Just ask Shana for one. There is now a coffee and bagel van in the park for the summer. Swash & Jones will be serving from 8am-6pm six days a week. Shana is deciding which day she will take … Continue reading