Friends of Haydons Road Recreation Ground

Aiming to promote access and positive management of Haydons Road Recreation Ground, SW19, and encourage community spirit for all bona fide park users.

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Bags had been left near or next to bins overnight and were trashed by animals.
We politely ask anyone picnicking in HRRG to please take rubbish home if it cannot go in bins provided. Putting bags next to bins is fly tipping and anyone doing so can be fined by council inspectors.

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LITTER
Many thanks to those who turned out for our last litter pick on 23 May. We had 18 members and four councillors attend, who collected multiple bags of litter and dog waste.
Unfortunately, the next morning, there was lots of rubbish scattered around park by the entrances.

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As a reminder, the free event features acts across a main stage from 1.30pm to 6pm, community group stalls, local traders, food and drink, face painters and a fun fair with bouncy castle.
Bring a picnic and enjoy what will surely be an amazing day!

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FESTIVAL LINE UP ANNOUNCED
We are pleased to announce the line up for the South Wimbledon Community Festival in Haydons Road Rec on Sat 27 June.
There are a few more performers to be confirmed but the attached poster gives you details of who to expect on the main stage.

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As always children under parental supervision are most welcome. If you can't come along this Saturday, the June Litter Pick will be on Saturday 13 June.

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LITTER PICK THIS SATURDAY
Our next monthly Litter Pick will be Sat 23 May. Assemble from 10am by the Mess Hut next to the Haccombe Road entrance. We have all the appropriate equipment but if you have your own litter picker do bring it. Wearing gloves is a good idea.

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[picture shows an AI generated impression of what the event could look like]

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SUMMER FESTIVAL - MORE DETAILS
We're excited to give you more details about the upcoming free South Wimbledon Summer Community Festival, coming on Saturday 27 June in Haydons Road Rec, SW19.

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In order to make all this happen, we need your help with tasks like: supervising car parks, counting arrivals and helping direct visitors. PLEASE HELP US BY VOLUNTEERING. TO HELP OUT, EMAIL [email protected]

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If you would like to get involved or have any ideas, send them to [email protected]. In particular, we are looking for a photographer so, if you could be interested in that role, do send your details to this email address.

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SAVE THE DATE - SAT 27 JUNE - SOUTH WIMBLEDON FESTIVAL
We are pleased to announce that we are planning to put on an event for the community on Saturday 27 June in Haydons Road Rec.

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We will be showcasing local talent, it will be free to enter, and will also feature stalls, rides, performances, face painting, a raffle and more. More details will follow as we firm up the line up and who else is involved. Below is the initial flyer.

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MONTHLY LITTER PICK
Our next Litter Pick will be held on Sat 25 April. Please gather from 10am by the Mess Hut next to the Haccombe Rd entrance. We have all necessary equipment but you can bring your own litter picker or gloves.
Children welcome under parental supervision.

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Among the topics under discussion will be exciting future plans, aims and opportunities. We are hopeful that other guests from partner organisations will also be in attendance.

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AGM THIS WEDNESDAY
A reminder that the AGM of the Friends of HRRG takes place this Wednesday (26 November) at 7.30pm, in the South Wimbledon Community Centre, 78 Victory Road, SW19 1HN. The agenda is below. It is open to members. New members can join on the door.

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Approx agenda: 1. Welcome/apologies 2. Guest Speakers: Councillor Eleanor Stringer (Deputy Leader LBM) and/or Andrew Kauffman (Head of Parks Services, LBM) 3. Minutes of the previous AGM 4. Officer Reports 5. Election of Officers 6. Programme for 2026 7. AOB 8. Date of 2026 AGM