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Matthew Gunyon retweeted
Our new, free-to-use 3x3 basketball court has opened in West Hendon Playing Fields, completing a trio of regeneration projects that kickstart our transformation of the popular urban beauty spot. 🏀 ➡️ barnet.gov.uk/news/trio-rege…
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Matthew Gunyon retweeted
We have begun work on the masterplan to transform & revitalise West Hendon Playing Fields, which sits next to the Welsh Harp Nature Reserve. The refurbishment of the popular tennis courts is the 1st stage. You can book a session on the tennis courts at: clubspark.lta.org.uk/WestHen…
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Yesterday we launched London's first 3x3 basketball court! 🙌 🏀 Thanks to @RISE3x3 for all the work and effort to make this happen and to @darrenjohn for his amazing designs. 🧑‍🎨 The court is now open for all to enjoy at Barnet Playing Fields 🌳, Underhill,EN5.
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We're officially launching the newly refurbished 3x3 basketball court at Barnet Playing Fields! 🙌🎉 🏀Sunday 8 June, 1-4pm, Barnet Lane, Underhill EN5 🏀 In collaboration with @RISE3x3 the court has been freshly designed by artist @darrenjohn For info: [email protected]
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Matthew Gunyon retweeted
Join us for a very special event this Sunday where we will officially launch this newly refurbished 3x3 basketball court! 🙌🎉 The court renovation, led by @BarnetCouncil in collaboration with @rise3x3 is officially London’s first ever publicly accessible 3x3 basketball court!
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Great weather for tennis! Why not book a court? Register at: clubspark.lta.org.uk/PlayTen… Then click ‘Barnet Venues’ in the top right-hand corner of the page & select the park where you’d like to play. The 'booking' button is just below the name of the park at the top of the page.
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The Friends of Market Place Playground were crucial in leading the project to make the new Market Place Playground in East Finchley a reality. We are forever grateful to them: barnet.gov.uk/news/new-playg… We hope local people can enjoy this green oasis for many years to come!
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The Deputy Mayor of Barnet, Cllr Danny Rich, has opened our Market Place Playground in East Finchley: barnet.gov.uk/news/new-playg… Good place to visit during half-term! Thanks to all our partners who contributed to this project, which will help us achieve #BarNETZERO by 2042.
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We’ve unveiled the new Market Place Playground in East Finchley, turning a grey tarmac area into a fun green oasis for all – with the help of many partners. Particular thanks to the Friends of Market Place & East Finchley Community Trust. More will be revealed later this week!
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We've opened the new £464K Market Place Playground in East Finchley, turning grey tarmac into a green oasis: barnet.gov.uk/news/new-playg… And just in time for half-term too! Thanks to all our partners who contributed to this project, which will help us achieve #BarNETZERO by 2042.
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A £1.3m wetland area in Halliwick Rec Ground, Muswell Hill, has been unveiled by @mayorofbarnet. It’s Barnet’s 1st Sustainable Urban Drainage Scheme & will divert rain into the basin to reduce the risk of property & road flooding from surface water. ➡️ barnet.gov.uk/news/mayor-ope…
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Barnet’s Summer of Fun continues TODAY with a reimagining of the under-used Copthall Pavilion! Come and take part in FREE football coaching, yoga, nature walks, treasure hunts or cycle your way to a free smoothie! Head to Copthall Pavilion, NW4 1PS, TODAY between 11am and 3pm
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Join us this weekend as we continue with Barnet's Summer of Fun, reimagining the under-used Copthall Pavilion with design experts as part of the London Festival of Architecture. Champions Way, NW4 1PS, this Saturday 8 June between 11am and 3pm.
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Street Scene’s Grounds Maintenance team are taking part in #NoMowMay with grass cutting suspended in some locations this month! 🌱👍 Allowing the plants to grow will benefit wildlife and tackle pollution 🌻 Over 30 locations in parks and along highways will be left to grow 👏
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A new sensory garden has been opened in Finchley’s Victoria Park near the café & bowls club.   The sensory garden has over 200 plants that embrace the 5 senses.    It includes 2 benches so you can enjoy the peaceful location. The sensory garden can be used throughout the year.
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'Putting Community at the Centre of Copthall Pavillion' design competition is open for entries! Alongside @BarnetCouncil we're inviting #architects, #designers and #artists to propose interventions to soften #CopthallPavilion. Enter below! 📣 londonfestivalofarchitecture… #LFA2024
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Have your say on the play equipment in Sturgess Park either online 👉ow.ly/IbQm50OSAjN Or at a pop-up event in the park 🏞️ - Saturday, 8 July, 10:30am - 12:30pm - Tuesday, 25 July, 11:00am - 2:00pm
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It's getting hotter, but please remember that BBQs are banned in all our public spaces: barnet.gov.uk/pspo Sparks from BBQs, and careless disposal of cigarettes & glass bottles, can cause fires. Please be responsible, protect our green spaces and if you see a fire call 999.
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It's getting hotter, but please remember that BBQs are banned in all our public spaces: barnet.gov.uk/pspo Sparks from BBQs, and careless disposal of cigarettes & glass bottles, can cause fires. Please be responsible, protect our green spaces and if you see a fire call 999.
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Design team selected to lead park’s £18.8m transformation 👉barnet.gov.uk/news/design-te… @ArupUK @talklandscape
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