Photos from our Advent window displays held annually here at Abbey Park Advent Calendar 2 Hill Close

Photos from our Advent window displays held annually her at Abbey Park Advent Calendar 30 Newstead Drive

Photos from our Advent window displays held annually her at Abbey Park Advent Calendar 120 Abbey Road

Photos from our Advent window displays held annually her at Abbey Park Advent Calendar 11 Rodney Road

Abbey Park Orchard is slowly coming together with two separate areas of planting. Beautiful fruit trees in one area and cherry trees in another. Abbey Park Orchard A few months ago we floated the idea of a community orchard on Abbey Park. We are looking to push forward with the project and we would love get your comments on the project. We are also looking for local people to ‘adopt’ one of the trees to make sure they are properly watered during really dry periods. we now have two plans showing a maximum of 20 trees. Can we get 20 people to adopt a tree? You can comment on here or also send an email to abbeypark.ng@gmail.com . The plans are also available on the notice board and Abbey Park Local Facebook Group Thank you to all those who took time to submit comments on the consultation. They are currently being collated and we hope to have news on the Orchard soon. Following on from the suggestions of an alternative site next to the bus turning circle I have produced an alternative layout for this site as well. I have an open mind about which site might be most appropriate. I can see pros and cons in each. Please feel free to comment on this alternative proposal via email to the Community Association. Orchard Wildflower area

We have a great crafting group that anyone, no matter what your skill level, can join. Pop along to see what it's all about Inspired by this beautiful, but anonymously posted (get the pun) Letter box topper, Abbey Park Stitch-Up was formed. Easter Pot Box Topper 2023 Abbey Park Stitch-Up This is an informal group where we meet at the Willow Tree Pub for a crafting sessions on a Tuesday evening from 7pm, sharing our skills and wine. Do feel free to join us. We welcome young, old, inexperienced and experts in all crafts. For more information, drop us a line at abbeypark.ng@gmail.com One of our aims is to show our respect by yarn bombing Abbey Park with poppies for Remembrance Day Below are a selection of videos to help you get started if you're a complete beginner. These are just some of the poppies and other items the group have made so far. Of course, it's not all about crochet, it's ALL crafts (though some can't be made at our group of course). To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

Abbey Park Community Association presents it's 2nd Community Gathering on the field. Community Gathering 10th September 2023 Another fantastic afternoon was had on our second Community Gathering. It's always great to see people coming together enjoying the stalls and activities. no matter what age. A massive thank you to all on the committee and everyone else who helped organise the event, but our very special thanks go to Nell, Aiya & Emie! As thunderstorms were forecast we started a little earlier than planned . Thankfully the brief rain we had didn't stop to much of the fun. We hope you all enjoyed the afternoon!

Photos from our Advent window displays held annually here at Abbey Park Advent Calendar 5 Waltham Close StockTune-Silent Snowflake Serenade_1734087761 00:00 / 04:00

Photos from our Advent window displays held annually here at Abbey Park Advent Calendar 33 Waltham Close StockTune-Winter Whispering Winds_1734628421 00:00 / 04:00

Here you'll find Minutes of all our meetings. Please check regularly for updates Click here to be taken to the minutes Committee Members

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Local information on the history of Abbey Park and it's surrounding area provided by local residents. Memories of Abbey Park Abbey Park Memories Home We have started this page and hope that visitors to it will be able to look into the past. and maybe relive happy times too. If you have any photographs or memorabilia we would love to include it too. All you need do is email us at our usual email address abbeypark.ng@gmail.com . Scan QR code to go to the South County Facebook Page Every now and again, we receive items that elude to the history of Abbey Road and its surroundings. We were more than grateful to obtain this wonderful photograph of a class of students with their teachers at South County School, (now West Bridgford Junior School) on Exchange Road from Keith who grew up on Abbey Road. The photograph is circa 1952. Below is a list of the adults and children, some whom we believe to have passed away. However, you may remember the names yourself if you are of a certain age. On a personal note and having worked at West Bridgford Junior School for 25 years until I took early retirement, I can see that this photograph was taken on the back wall of the playground next to what I knew to be the P.E. shed on the right of the picture. It was recently made into a rather lovely classroom. Back row : Miss Ford/Harrison? Colin Wills, Wendy Greatrix, Malcom Barnes, June Legg, Richard Hammond, Anthea Rutherford, Alan Stokes, Mary Legg, Keith Rose, Rosemary Cluro, John Fox, Mr Angrave. Middle Row : Trevor Mountford, Gillian Bartlet, Alan Griggs, Gillian Keyworth, Richard Barret, Christine Pretty, Anthony Zablocki, Ivy Offler, Keith Sansom, Broadbent ? John Mann. Front Row: Linda Coleman, David Whittington, Josephine ? Peter Stevenson, Gillian ?, JohnWellings, ? Alan Disbrow, Josephine ? Barry Miles, Carol Taylor, Gillian Wallace. Keith had several siblings and here, he writes about his dear brother who sadly passed away in 2022.