Great news from the greenhouse + meet the Frogs of Myatt's!

NEWSLETTER _ APRIL 2019 Five years of greenhouse funding  We've secured £249,200 from City Bridge Trust towards our community greenhouse activities! A part-time community gardener will use the greenhouse to grow plants for the park and food growing projects throughout Vassall and Coldharbour, and run skills sharing sessions with local people. A volunteer coordinator will support volunteers and offer training to local projects. We'll also host a weekly community meal and inspiring trips to other green spaces in London for members of the public.    Looking smart The MFPP team spent two days at Lancaster University in March for a Hackathon which saw students compete to come up with the best ideas to make Myatt's a Smart Park, using digital technology to engage audiences and improve park management.

Bye bye to Helen!  Our brilliant acting park manager Helen is moving on to a new role at Lambeth Parks after Easter. We wish her all the best for the future! We'll be recruiting soon, so stand by for more information in due course.

It's a frog's life  Discover our native frogs, toads and newts at a workshop on Saturday 27 April 12-3pm in the nature garden, followed by some practical work in the garden with Froglife. Or join our Friday morning volunteers for five weeks from 26 April to help build new habitats and learn about all things froggy. (Image by Froglife)

Legal volunteers wanted!  We're looking for people to support us with legal issues, especially contracts in areas such as HR but also with hires and lettings. You 'd probably need to commit to help four times a year. Email community@myattsfieldspark.info

COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD

Come play at Cowley   Cowley estate has a new playground! To celebrate its grand opening, head to Cowley on Monday 8 April from 1-4pm, with live music, facepainting, an easter egg hunt, gardening activities and some surprise guests. Address is 147 Brixton Road, SW9 6LZ. For more info, contact Clare on clare@leapintovassallandcoldharbour.org or 07849248202.

Vinyl Memories is back   Join Michelle Killington from 2-4pm in the Roundhouse on Saturday 14 April to share your favourite vinyl from the 60s to 80s. If you’d like to bring along a record to play, email [email protected] Please bring food and drinks to share. Donations appreciated. (Image by Nina on Flickr)

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Come play at Cowley  
Cowley estate has a new playground! To celebrate its grand opening, head to Cowley on Monday 8 April from 1-4pm, with live music, facepainting, an easter egg hunt, gardening activities and some surprise guests. Address is 147 Brixton Road, SW9 6LZ. For more info, contact Clare on [email protected] or 07849248202.