History - It`s a walk in the park.

Do you think that history is something you just studied at school, with lots of dates you could never remember? Join Philip Grant from Wembley History Society on a walk round our local park, and discover some of the fascinating things that have happened here in the past. You may find that features you have passed many times, without really noticing, are clues to stories that make Kingsbury a more interesting place than you ever thought!

Part of Adult Learners Week, meet at Kingsbury Library on Tuesday 16th June at 1.30 pm.

Philip is not only an excellent historian but also a Kingsbury resident and is sure to bring the walk alive.

Fryent Councillors, George, Ruth and Shama

CAFE - Opening in Roe Green Park

More good news for Fryent residents and Roe Green park users. I have noticed from another local blogger in Wembley that the Council has leased "The Lodge" on Kingsbury Road, opposite Valley Drive and granted planning permission to convert into a local cafe.

The Lodge will be extended to provide toilets and an outside seating area for park users and cafe customers. As local Councillors we have been asking the Council to lease the empty buildings in the park to include local benefits or amenities for local residents.

Also of interest is a link below which provides a short history of "Kingsbury Manor", its Lodge and Coach House. This has been written by local Fryent resident Philip Green a respected local historian and member of Wembley History Society. http://brent.gov.uk/media/387493/Philip%20Grant,%20Kingsbury%20Manor%20history.pdf

The Lodge has been derelict for many years and was in danger of being demolished as the building was in such poor state of repair. Our new Councillor Shama Tatler said "I am delighted that the building has been saved from demolition and is going to be put to good use"


Councillor George Crane

Travellers arrive in Roe Green Park

Late last night about 20 traveller caravans arrived in Roe Green Park. Council officers have started the process to remove them by taking legal action. They have also requested help from the Police who can use other powers to remove them when requested by the landowner, in this case, the Council.

Brent provide a traveller site close to the North Circular Road near the Ikea retail outlet so it is disappointing that this group have decided set up a camp in a local park.

Fryent Councillors

Anyone for Tennis?

As Wimbledon starts its 2nd week we are all supporting Andy Murray as he challenges to win his first grand slam.The timing could not have been better for Barry Gardiner MP for Brent North to meet George and Ruth your local Councillors at the new tennis courts in Ros Green park.

No excuse for all you budding tennis stars to have a go

Green Flag award for Roe Green Walled Garden

Roe Green Walled Garden in Kingsbury has been awarded the coveted Green Flag Community Award. This is the first of this type of award in Brent for a local community Group. The award recognises high quality Green spaces that are run and managed by voluntary community groups.

Members of the group Kim Williams and John East are seen with the National Green Flag Award showing Cllr Ruth Moher Deputy Leader of Brent Council and Fryent Councillors George Crane and Jim Moher.

Cllr Moher said “Roe Green walled garden is a green oasis in our busy world in Kingsbury”

Kim Williams said “This is a fantastic achievement and we are delighted with the award which recognises all the hard work and efforts of the community involved here. We are always happy to welcome any body wanting to pay a visit.”

The Roe Green Walled garden has an Open Day on Saturday 15^th September.

For more information visit www.bhcg.ik.com