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Ladies that Lunge Finding Inspiration in Each Other As a committee, we are an eclectic bunch with interests and experience in many areas. Catherine Bailey, one of our members voiced she would like to see an adult gym on Abbey Park a few years ago and for a long time the idea sat on the back burner, non of us really knowing how to go about it. When the old Abbey Depot was knocked down we were made aware of funding that could be used to facilitate our plan and we worked with Rushcliffe Borough Council on the design and plans. Below you can see some of the photos of the Gym installation which happened in Summer of 2025. See the transformation Our Story From the day the Gym was installed some of us were itching to get started but we couldn't help feeling slightly intimidated and silly using the equipment on out own, so we decided to pop a post on Abbey Park Local to see if any other women wanted to join us and so our group was formed. As we all lead busy lives the meetings are open to anyone that can make them. They don't have to come regularly (but it helps them if they do). We meet every Tuesday & Saturday from 11am til midday. If you would like to join us, please do get in touch by emailing abbeypark.ng@gmail.com best of all, its FUN & FREE!

Abbey Park Community Association page for residents of Abbey Park, West Bridgford. Our aim is to bridge any gaps and empower everyone within our community and to build a better place to live for a brighter, safer future for ourselves and our children. تسجيل الدخول Click of the logo to go to Abbey Park Local Facebook Group Why not head over to see our Litter Picking Facebook Group Abbey Dogs Facebook Group (Private) Contact us Advertise here Our Aim: اهدافنا: هدفنا هو سد أي فجوات وتمكين كل فرد في مجتمعنا وبناء مكان أفضل للعيش من أجل مستقبل أكثر إشراقًا وأمانًا لأنفسنا وأطفالنا. يرجى تخصيص بعض الوقت للتمرير عبر صفحاتنا للحصول على معلومات وروابط لمختلف الوكالات الخارجية. لأية استفسارات أو تعليقات ، يرجى الاتصال بنا على عنوان البريد الإلكتروني المخصص لدينا: abbeypark.ng@gmail.com Abbey Park Community Association لوحة إعلانات جميلة جديدة Our beautiful park Artwork by Simon Middlecote We are lucky to have some very talent people here on Abbey Park and Simon Middlecote is just one of them. Here, in this soft pastel drawing, he portrays the three Maple Trees next to Mountsorrel Drive as seen in October 2022

Our new play area comprises of several peices of equipment that are accessible to all. More are planned for the future. Play Park Improvements 2021-2025 The plan The reality Abbey Park Community Association (APCA) are pleased with the improvements the playground on Abbey Park and we hope you are too. Two benches were installed on the park during 2024 and are enjoyed by many people. They really have been a fabulous addition. See stock photo below. Subject to funding there is potential in Phase 2 to include a MUGA (Multi Use Games Area) with low level football goals on the flat area between the trees/bank and the rear of the houses on Waltham Close - see drawing below. This eventually incorporate landscape planting so the views from the nearby houses remain green and pleasant. At the beginning of March 2025 APCA volunteers installed a Willow Weave Tunnel (See photographs below) similar to the one in West Bridgford Park. Positioned between the play park and the nature trail, it provides a natural link between the two area. Obviously, it will need to establish itself, so we ask that you and your children respect this while the cordon is in place. Outline of Willow placement Cut out Complete with bark chipping Outline of Willow placement 1/11 Outdoor Gym - Calisthenic APCA have worked long and hard with Rushcliffe Borough Council to gain adult outdoor gym equipment to be included on the park. As with most things, it took a long time in the planning, but continued to move forward and earlier this year an amazing Calisthenic Gym was fitted using Section 106 funding - More can be found out about this by following the link https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/planning-and-environment/general-planning/what-are-developer-contributions The gym has already proved extremely successful and we already have a regular ladies group that uses it. see photos below. Comments and ideas are always welcome and you can send them to us via the following email: abbeypark.ng@gmail.com Abbey Park Play Development.pdf Please click on the logo above to open up the downloadable PDF Plan of the Masterplan shown above.

Abbey Circus Air Raid Shelter Walk to Abbey Circus to view the triangle of land which was left to the local residents to enjoy and you will find more than just a grass. For many years the patch of land was off limits until local residents fought for it to be reopened. Today there are access gates, new fencing, planters and, importantly, you will find its WW2 air raid shelter, which is still in existence today. It was earmarked for demolition in 1979, the Cold War drew to a close and the 67 ft shelter (B34TYB) was mothballed but recently has been protected and is now considered to be a site of Special Scientific Interest. A couple of years ago, Chris Reynolds, Professor of Contemporary European History and Memory Studies at Nottingham Trent University took on the project to restore and reopen the shelter. Thanks to him school children now visit to learn about the war effort and the fascinating local history. The general public are also able to visit. Please go to https://ng2shelter.com/about/ to find out more. For more information or to book: Email: information@ng2shelter.com Below you can see a selection of artefacts from inside the shelter. Interior with film show Before restoration After restoration Full length of shelter Interior of the shelter & some artefacts

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

Photos from our Advent window displays held annually here at Abbey Park Advent Calendar 3 Hill Close StockTune-December Reflections_1734977754 00:00 / 02:26

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 her at Abbey Park Advent calendar 139 Abbey Road

We want our field to grow and become an even more beautiful place to be. Tree Planting Streetwise have now started planting to replace the beautiful Ash Trees that were damaged by dieback. New Acers, Cherries and Red Oak are being planted and will be hopefully gracing our park in years to come. Thankfully, Streetwise has a contractor to water them every 3 weeks from March. However it should ideally be once a week. If you can help in any way to ensure they settle in and become well established, please email us at abbeypark.ng@gmail.com More discussions are underway with a view to planting a possible orchard and even a mini forest so watch this space!

Need to know where to take your glass, crisp packets, plastics and many other items. Look no further to find out your nearest drop off. Back Local Charitable Giving & Recycling Opportunities Go Baby (Nottingham’s First Baby Bank) The Baby Bank is in The Meadows on the precinct near the Co-Op and you can park at the back entrance for free. It’s in the Digitall Prints shop and the lady who runs it is called Natasha. Opening times are currently Monday and Wednesday 12-2pm. They accept good quality donations for children 0-5 years (except mattresses and car seats .) They have a Facebook page and they will collect items, if you are unable to deliver. 20 Bridgeway centre NG2 2JD, 0115 986 6044 The following Items can be dropped into the BLACK wheelie bin labeled Recycling on the drive of 2 Trevor Road thanks to Katherine. Tupperware/bottles - sent to Terracycle - will be raising money of Abbey Road Primary School Marigold gloves - as above Cheese wrappers - as above (these can be recycled in the soft plastic recycling but if they can raise money, why not!) Bottles tops - I take these to Dove Cottage hospice who make money from them Men’s Toiletries Hayward House palliative care based at Nottingham City hospital are always in need of men’s toiletries . Holme Lodge Care Home Holme Lodge are always looking for donations of towels, flannels, toiletries, mugs, cutlery and single bedding. Although no longer a charity, donations help them to use their limited resources to buy fun things for the residents. Any donations can be left in the porch. 1 Julian Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 5AQ The Meadows Foodbank The Meadows Foodbank has been chosen recently to benefit from the Co-op Local Community Fund. They are raising funds to set up a community fridge to store more of the fresh surplus food they receive, as they would like to add fruit and veg to food parcels to increase their nutritional value. Please consider buying a Co-op membership card for just £1 and selecting The Meadows Foodbank on the Co-op website or app as your cause to receive funding towards their fresh food initiative. It’s quick and easy to set up and will make a big difference! You might also wish to join The Meadows Foodbank Facebook page to keep up-to-date with how you can help. Stamps & Books Morrisons in Gamston are currently collecting good quality adult and children’s books to sell to raise funds for children’s charity Clic Sargent. They can be dropped off for attention of Kelly, who is the Community Champion (and awesome!) Stamps for Bone Cancer Research Trust Please contact Sarah Frost https://www.facebook.com/groups/1062065820663066/user/679135863 via APL Facebook Group 1cm border needed around each stamp. Plastic Takeaway Tubs - Drop of at 30 Newstead Drive The Friary Homeless Charity on Musters Road in West Bridgford need plastic takeaway tubs for handing out food. They sterilise them on arrival but please wash them and ideally connect them to their matching lid (with an elastic band if you’ve got them.) Contact lenses & Toothpaste Recycling Find this lovely lady’s Facebook page, Tree's Homemade Terracycle Recycling Depo https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057255827404 , as she has kindly set up recycling bins for contact lens stuff and RG Hygiene plastic wallets. Tree opens up her bins periodically at her Lady Bay home for people to deposit their donations into for recycling. Please check carefully what can and cannot be recycled in this way, so as not to contaminate the bins. OLIO App You can list things you no longer want that other people might want to collect from your doorstep for free using the OLIO app (both food and non-food.) SHAREWEAR https://sharewearclothingscheme.org/ To donate locally, please drop off at St Paul's Church on Boundary Rd during term time only or contact Sue Andrews or Ruth Kerry via Abbey Park Facebook Page. DO DONATE: General Clothing (all ages) Shoes Coats Packs Of New Underwear only Duvet Sets & Sheets Towels PLEASE DO NOT DONATE: Duvets Pillows Handbags Jewellery & Accessories Anything that isn’t clothing or light bedding If the quality isn’t good enough to wear or use yourself we won’t be able to use it. ReLived is the ONLY clothing collection scheme that guarantees the clothing donated here will go to someone in poverty in the UK free of charge.

APCA minutes A.P.C.A. Annual General Meeting Minutes 10 June 2025 Present:- Ruth Kerry, Simon Middlecote Chris Holmes, Jo Mansfield, Helen Hetherington, Tracey Turrill, Nick Dunn, Daniel Whittingham, Caroline Stone Also in attendance: Councillor Penny Gowland Apologies Sue Andrews, Catherine Bailey, Sheila Ashton MINUTES OF LAST MEETING The minutes of the last Committee Meeting held on 20th January 2025 were noted. CHAIR’S REPORT Simon read out the Chair’s report on behalf of Sue. The report covered: The community gardens Last years summer gathering Litter picking group Window advent calendar Games night, book club and stich up craft group at the Willow Tree Remembrance tributes Willow weave 5A bus to Turning Circle Yellow lines on corner of Eltham and Buckfast to help bus movement Air pollution monitor Website It was suggested that the air pollution monitor could be used by years 5 and 6in the two schools. With regard to the community gardens it was thought useful if a GIS map could be obtained from Rushcliffe and the County Councils which would show which were owned by each council and include details of the community gardens. Another suggestion was for part of the community garden to be allocated to the schools to get involved with. An alternative was to put planters on the grass at the end of Buckfast Way next to abbey Road and encourage the school to plant them. It was AGREED That the report was noted. That Sue be thanked for the report. That the new 5A bus be welcomed That the schools be approached about whether they could use the air monitor as a learning experience. That the various community gardeners be thanked for the positive impact the gardens had on the estate That Simon initially approach Rushcliffe about getting a Gis map of the estate. TREASURER’S REPORT Ruth gave details of the income and expenditure for the Association. It was AGREED to note the report. COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS The following appointments to the Committee were agreed for the following year:- Chair – Simon Middlecote Vice-Chair – Sue Andrews Treasurer and Website – Ruth Kerry Secretary – Chris Holmes Committee members : Caroline Stone, Sheila Ashton, Tracey Turrill, Jo Mansfield, Helen Hetherington, Catherine Bailey, Nick Dunn, Daniel Whittingham. It was AGREED to record everyone’s thanks to Sue Andrews for her work as Chair. PLANS AND UPDATES Summer Gathering Sunday 13 July 2024 2pm- 4pm had been chosen as the date. A meeting to finalise the arrangements was agreed to be held on Tuesday 1st July at 7pm at the Willow Tree. Rememberance Day Displays Tracey reported that she was working on next years display but could do with some helpers. Ruth and Caroline volunteered to assist. Green Spaces The willow woven tunnel was now planted on the field and looked good. A cutting would be taken to replace the whip which had not taken. Thanks were expressed to the waterers. The tape around the willow would remain over the summer. St Luke’s Serving Sunday On 29th June members of St Luke’s would be undertaking tasks around the estate. It was AGREED that cutting the grass around the orchard trees and clearing weeds from road kerbsides could be suggested as a task. New Gym Equipment The gym equipment was expected to be installed on the field imminently Abbey Park 50th Birthday in 2026 2026 would be 50 years since Abbey Park was built. It was planned to create a tapestry mark the occasion. Catherine Bailey and Tracey Turrill were the coordinators of this project. There was a discussion about where the finished tapestry could be displayed. Other suggestions were to have a sign marking the anniversary or a tiled planter. Further discussion was needed at the next meeting on this Turning Circle Parking and Yellow Lines The parking issues in the turning circle which prevented the 5A bus from turning was discussed. It was agreed to wait and see if the situation improved but to request that the bin be moved to the new bus stop. Mulch The County Council had asked for mulch to be stored at the entrance to Waltham. It was agreed that Simon would contact Rushcliffe to seek their approval as it was their land. OPEN FORUM No additional issues were raised. Date of next Committee Meeting The next committee meeting was arranged for Monday 8th September 2025 at 7pm The meeting closed at 9.15pm. Previous Next