tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39574720718614296852024-02-19T05:21:12.224+00:00Friends of the RecThis web-log is an information and discussion site for Thornton Heath Recreation Ground. The park is also known as Winterbourne Rec or Melfort Park.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3957472071861429685.post-30954119561441910402009-04-23T10:29:00.000+01:002009-04-23T10:35:08.231+01:00New Web Site launched<a href="http://www.thorntonheathrec.org.uk/">http://www.thorntonheathrec.org.uk/</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3957472071861429685.post-11509475276818800712007-10-08T12:20:00.000+01:002007-10-08T12:40:34.156+01:00Earliest documentation and pictures<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipOd1d0tsgZjOJf6DFJU66Qgobmh6oMsd2r7ms0QY_DhL38heej5bkVy2NpsRRBHPUX67Nr16pPhP9tKhFkXdRFfqdU_3FlnF4DcWzfSDl4cdTM2OSzRdj5B6PG7B0E0EyWqb1_cj348Fo/s1600-h/Older+pics+of+the+Rec.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5118925114038786050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipOd1d0tsgZjOJf6DFJU66Qgobmh6oMsd2r7ms0QY_DhL38heej5bkVy2NpsRRBHPUX67Nr16pPhP9tKhFkXdRFfqdU_3FlnF4DcWzfSDl4cdTM2OSzRdj5B6PG7B0E0EyWqb1_cj348Fo/s400/Older+pics+of+the+Rec.JPG" border="0" /></a> Croydon Library has many pictures and documents relating to the rec.<br /><br /><br /><br />Below are minutes from council meetings. The municipal borough of Croydon was formed in 1883 as a result of the Croydon Corporation Act. The rec was the first council owned park:<br /><br />THE ROADS COMMITTEE - 1st April 1884<br />(Present) Chair - Alderman Layton. Councillors Aldridge, Allen, Foulsham, Garney, Grant, Goodwin, Podmore, J.Smith W.T. Smith, Steele and Taylor<br /><br />The Roads Committee recommend the land at Thornton Heath belonging to the Corporation, be laid out a Recreation ground in the manner suggested by the Road Surveyor at an estimated cost not exceeding £232.<br /><br />THE ROADS COMMITTEE - 28th April 1884<br />Mr Lake awarded contract for the Recreation Ground at a cost of £218<br /><br />THE ROADS COMMITTEE - 3rd August 1886<br />A letter (of complaint) was read out suggesting steps should be taken to complete the making up of Thornton Heath Recreation Ground by filling up the ditches and planting the shrubs.<br />The Committee recommend the writer be requested to state what is really desired to complete the making up of the ground to satisfy the inhabitants and frequenters of the ground.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3957472071861429685.post-60655242432448888722007-09-27T18:31:00.000+01:002007-09-27T18:38:51.230+01:00AGM meeting<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ND4yvsL7TIVv9jktI1yesKC0a67c0kmWwr-XbawETW_OnotJu9ND2zp48NYq2aCXEMtQ3Oca-EdKM0ocHVncQY704UPXcCH6pwjkM3vnor7Bp2QTOAG7HRUKrPqsMZmCbCrZN7Fwt9M9/s1600-h/FW+005+(2).jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5114939496057247682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ND4yvsL7TIVv9jktI1yesKC0a67c0kmWwr-XbawETW_OnotJu9ND2zp48NYq2aCXEMtQ3Oca-EdKM0ocHVncQY704UPXcCH6pwjkM3vnor7Bp2QTOAG7HRUKrPqsMZmCbCrZN7Fwt9M9/s320/FW+005+(2).jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The newly formed Friends of Thornton Heath Recreation Ground met on the 22nd September at Endeavour Hall, Norbury Crescent. Dozens of people attended the event. Discussions revolved around litter, security & safety, the pavilion, the play area and signage.<br /><br />Spokesperson for the Friends of Thornton Heath Recreation Ground, Paul Macey, said:<br /><br /> "It was incredibly heartening to see so many people attend the meeting. Older residents recalled days when the recreation ground was a focal point for the community and even had a bandstand. We might not be able to bring the bandstand back BUT we are determined for the park to become safe and attractive for everyone."Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3957472071861429685.post-87116197521635084122007-08-13T14:35:00.000+01:002007-08-13T14:57:57.596+01:00Unity Day in Bensham Manor Ward<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXFZSUgjKL5awk1pU9zP0uc8CEf92B0yqXy_554aj1bcN5Ux67_ka5oxVC7PjT85gwvo0Y1QbpX1MPldbyrM4K7YjNeec-oHxH-P9i7geyCNTMwSwQ051fBSpKt9An-eoJY1xLUPgb6ezf/s1600-h/Unity+Day+001+(2).jpg"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijnCpbSbRrokXaxs5ou9QJ8fnKp9s0uVwPZ6nHQC3F9lKARe55ztHVgYlDJPjOfWYROy4Xrg428W7rFurQgRnYE00KdXQ_bGzhU4I3aOtErzcuQKzN7v9lFhJEl6cRnbt4r8qJXdTvKO5j/s1600-h/Unity+Day+007+(2).jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5098181533367464850" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijnCpbSbRrokXaxs5ou9QJ8fnKp9s0uVwPZ6nHQC3F9lKARe55ztHVgYlDJPjOfWYROy4Xrg428W7rFurQgRnYE00KdXQ_bGzhU4I3aOtErzcuQKzN7v9lFhJEl6cRnbt4r8qJXdTvKO5j/s320/Unity+Day+007+(2).jpg" border="0" /></a> The Mayor of Croydon visited our stall at yesterday's Unity Day at Streatham and Croydon Rugby Club.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3957472071861429685.post-26477485387940463362007-08-10T10:52:00.000+01:002007-08-10T10:59:19.753+01:00Capoeira in the ParkCapoeira is a 400 year old martial art which combines self defence, acrobatics, music and dance. Classess are being held in the park every Monday and Thursday from 7pm.<br /><br />In bad weather, classes will relocate to Thornton Heath Leisure Centre.<br /><br />Why not go along and join in, or just watch!<br /><br />For more information contact <a href="mailto:info@acer-capoeira.com">info@acer-capoeira.com </a><br />or, 07903213905/07853611496/07724621034Victoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10639004422198378820noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3957472071861429685.post-36128670160675942212007-08-09T16:00:00.000+01:002007-09-13T11:45:36.475+01:00Annual General Meeting confirmedBill has kindly arranged for our next meeting (AGM) to be held at Endeavour Hall.<br /><br />Date: <strong>Saturday 22nd September 2007</strong><br />Time: <strong>2.30pm</strong><br />Venue: <strong>Endeavour Hall, </strong><br /><strong>273 Norbury Cresent, </strong><br /><strong>Norbury </strong><br /><strong>SW16 4LF</strong><br /><br />If you are a local resident then please<strong> </strong><em>do</em> come along.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3957472071861429685.post-28706211788298621482007-08-06T20:47:00.000+01:002007-08-06T22:56:42.743+01:00August Meeting<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0PcIQfqe5eFBt1mmnytMMS_ve6V_p9wLuZ3aerCeoUgvpX68XLbl2N_Wn7fmK9wH6y-cK55dhdHhBmjsT12GLilnT-V1_EmlAdFkC_6IK4OwfAWvP65QYz5jkQHGs9DDUemCnDH4a4OtE/s1600-h/Xmas+and+NYE+083+(3).jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5095688927622394722" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0PcIQfqe5eFBt1mmnytMMS_ve6V_p9wLuZ3aerCeoUgvpX68XLbl2N_Wn7fmK9wH6y-cK55dhdHhBmjsT12GLilnT-V1_EmlAdFkC_6IK4OwfAWvP65QYz5jkQHGs9DDUemCnDH4a4OtE/s200/Xmas+and+NYE+083+(3).jpg" border="0" /></a>The latest meeting was held today in the Vestry room at St Stephens Church - thanks Paul for organising the venue. <div><div><div><br />One of the things discussed today was the number of bins in the park.</div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1