Category: Events

  • Nextdoor

    Nextdoor is a social networking service for neighbourhoods. It was launched in the United States in October 2011 and allows users to connect with people who live in their own and nearby neighbourhoods.

    The QPARA area is covered by the Queen’s Park North neighbourhood. A number of members have joined and recommended it at the December monthly meeting. Members often suggest that QPARA should operate a noticeboard for members, but Nextdoor is easy to join and maybe it fulfils that need. Give it a go by registering at nextdoor.co.uk.

     

  • How QPARA can help fund your local good cause

    From time to time QPARA has surplus funds (from events such as Queen’s Park Day) and we like to return this to the community by giving money to local good causes. So, if you are involved with a charity or a not-for-profit organisation with close links to the Queen’s Park area, you may be able to get a QPARA grant of up to £1,000 to help your work.

    Recently, we’ve helped local schools to build a school garden, pay for literacy classes and pay for some Astroturf. We’ve contributed to the cost of a recording made by a junior choir and helped fund this summer’s sparkling production of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing
    in the park. See our previous post for more information.

    If you want to apply, get your application in by 9th February 2017 at the latest. You can get more information and an application form by emailing mikecantor18@yahoo.co.uk

  • Forthcoming events announced at QPARA AGM

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    8 – 20 November

    Festival of Non-Violence

    The London Inter Faith Centre, 125 Salusbury Road, London NW6 6RG

    17 November

    Public debate on Fair Trade 

    7-9pm at St Martin’s Church, Kensal Rise, Mortimer Road, NW10 5SN.

    1 December

    Brent Patient Voice: Public meeting on planned NHS ‘transformation’ for how GPs operate

    The Learie Constantine Centre, 40-47 Dudden Hill Lane, NW10 2ET. Refreshments from 6.45. Meeting starts at 7.30.

    10 December

    Make your own Christmas Wreath or Table Centrepiece

    10am – 1pm, St Anne’s and St Andrew’s, 125 Salusbury Road, London, NW6 6RG

    All materials provided but you will be asked to buy what you have made, to take home. Wreath starting price £10 (concessions available). Please book your place on this course by emailing motherchristinenw6@gmail.com or phoning 020 7372 6864 by 5 Dec.

    10 December

    Christmas gathering in Queen’s Park

    2pm to 6pm. Come along,  hear the band play and see the Christmas tree lights turned on.

  • QPARA AGM Thursday, 10th November, 7.30 for 8.00, St Anne’s and St Andrew’s, Salusbury Road,

    It’s AGM time again – but don’t be put off by the title, QPARA AGMs are celebrations. An opportunity to meet your neighbours and share a drink and delicious home-made food. During the year, QPARA spends a lot of time on weighty local issues that affect us all – air pollution, planning, parking and local NHS services, to name just a few.

    But this night is a time to welcome new and current members to celebrate our achievements and reflect on how much we add to our vibrant community. Please join us at St Anne’s and St Andrew’s in Salusbury Road. If you are not yet a member, you can join on the night.

    Oh yes, and we do have to go through the business of electing a new Chair. After three amazing years, it is my turn to stand down and open this position up to a new face. So please do join us at 7.30pm on Thursday.

    St Anne’s and St Andrew’s Church, Salusbury Road, 7.30pm refreshments, 8pm meeting begins.

    Janis Denselow

  • Read all about it in QPARA’s November Newsletter

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    All households in the QPARA area should have received a copy of the November Newsletter through their letterbox.

    If you haven’t received one, you can download it from our Newsletter Archive.