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Phase 2 of a community led initiative to upgrade our recreation ground, a community hub and gateway to Barnes Common. Engaging the local people in consultation, testing and finalising the Master Plan.
FoBC is now in the third year of the ‘Vine road project’: a community led initiative to upgrade a local recreation ground within a catchment area that includes several areas of deprivation as well as a higher than average number of children and young people. The Phase 2 project comprises: Public consultation and testing of ideas, engaging existing and potential park users. Leading to finalisation of the Master Plan (to be ready to reconfirm council support, as well as support funding applications and preliminary discussions with Planning).
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Why it's a great idea:
Phase 2 is designed to encourage park users to enjoy the facilities, looking ahead to the possibilities, and taking ownership of the project. The project will benefit the whole community, providing space for recreation, learning, exercise, volunteering, as well as socialising. Participating in the growing project is the perfect opportunity for volunteers of all ages and abilities. Families can take time to socialise, while their children play in a safe place, within sight of the café. Young people will have the opportunity to influence the pump track, helping with design elements and testing. The quiet seating area will benefit all park visitors, looking for a quiet spot to sit and reflect, read, or take a nap. The outdoor classroom will enable schools and other groups to engage in lifelong outdoor learning, while taking responsibility for the conservation of our green spaces for future generations.
Steps to get it done:
Funding was obtained in 2019 to prepare the Master Plan, but due to the pandemic costs have mounted and public consultation has had to be delayed and re-worked. In addition Covid restrictions have deferred opportunities to test ideas and demonstrate that the significant costs involved with the planned facilities are justified. The Project envisages the park as a ‘gateway’ between the surrounding built environment and the open space of Barnes Common. Re-landscaping will be at the heart of the project, taking full advantage of the brook as one boundary, and two railways). For decades the park has declined to little more than a playground, paddling pool and field for dog exercising: rejuvenation to date has seen test community growing projects and a pop-up café, as well as improvements to public toilets and addition of a water fountain. Phase 2 aims to enthuse the local community to support the project, telling us what they want and having a direct impact on the final Master Plan.
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Location Richmond upon Thames
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London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
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Thank you all for your wonderful support for the Vine Road Project. If you are interested in furthering your support, we are always looking for volunteers for the project. We are hoping to grow our community Working Group, which will meet to review designs, give input, and act as ambassadors for the project in the community. We are also looking for volunteers to help grow our skating community. Now that we have our temporary ramps, we are looking for volunteers to oversee skate sessions (no skating experience needed!). If you are interested in either of these opportunities, or would like to volunteer with the project in a different way, please feel free to reach out to Eliza, or email [email protected]
We have had a wonderful year at Vine Road since our Space hive fundraising effort! In January, Eliza joined the BCL team to serve as the Project Manger for the Vine Road Project. We have also been able to further develop our community around skating, with a tour of local skate parks in June and the construction of skate ramps this August. The skate ramps are now open for drop-in sessions every Tuesday from 2-4, and Sunday from 11:30-4:30 (these times are subject to weather and staffing). We are also asking for further community input on the Paddling Pool and Playgrounds. If you have not already, please submit your thoughts! Playground: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-xM1lv7t3BnSF_xwh2jXKIsOCXgw4VB9ROkzVJEkYsI3o_g/viewform Waterplay: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSesML4h2lBlORkzbjwDi6q9y0lEw4nRn40iaPROB1wAvzSLtg/viewform
Last year we started to reflect on who we are, including our vision and mission. We feel our new name and look better reflects the work we are doing. Read more about Barnes Common Limited on our website: https://barnescommon.org.uk/we-are-barnes-common/ Our new vision: Conservation, Biodiversity, Wellbeing, Lifelong Learning - for all.
...there's still time to fill in our 2-minute online survey and have your say. It remains open until next Tuesday the 31st of August and we would love to hear from as many of you as possible. Just follow this link to fill it in: https://forms.gle/A21au7uSUhL4X6fc6 Thank you for your continued support.
Our open events may be over, but the public consultation continues. Your views are important, and it is easy to share them on our 2 minute online survey, which you can find here: https://forms.gle/A21au7uSUhL4X6fc6 If you would like to know more or to contact us directly, visit our website: vineroadproject.org.uk And if you are aged up to 18, we are particularly keen to hear from you. What do you want to see at your local park? What do you like about the proposals? Share your views, have your say, it’s your park too!
This weekend team FoBC will be at Vine Road Recreation Ground to show you the Master Plan proposals, discuss the Vine Road Project and hear your views. Join us on Saturday from 10am to 4pm and Sunday from 10:30am to 3:30pm. Everyone is welcome and we are looking forward to seeing you there. Don't forget you can find out more and fill in our online survey by checking our website: vineroadproject.org.uk See you there!
We had a fantastic weekend talking to you all about the Vine Road Project and the Master Plan proposals. Don’t worry if you missed these events, the public consultation continues all summer with a virtual event on Friday the 6th August from 7:30 to 8:30pm. We’ll be back at Vine Road Recreation Ground on Saturday the 14th August from 10am to 4pm and Sunday the 15th August from 10:30am to 3:30pm. We look forward to seeing you then!
How will the money be spent?Total £22,937
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