Our Patch march 2017
TIME TO get involved!
If you are looking for an active, local campaigning group look no further. Here is a selection of sterling local residents’ associations which represent you – whether it’ s your patch, a popular open space or the area’ s local history. As Tim Harrison discovers, new members are always welcome
The Brackenbury Residents’
Association formed in 1999 to foster community spirit and harness the enthusiasm of an area gentrified by estate agents who coined the phrase Brackenbury Village in the 1990s. The area is bounded by Glenthorne Road, Paddenswick and Dalling Roads, Goldhawk Road and the Hammersmith & City line. As well as regular meetings, there are social gatherings and a discussion forum on the website.
The Cathnor Park Area Action Group( CPAAG) initially covered Cathnor Park, but now campaigns for the interests of residents in most of Askew ward in Shepherds Bush. The area is bounded by Askew Road, Goldhawk Road, Stowe Road and Uxbridge Road.
The Stamford Brook Residents’
Association holds regular meetings, has a newsletter and takes a great interest in the district’ s history.
The Friends of Brook Green came into being in 2010, later amalgamating with the longerestablished Brook Green Association. There is a regular emailed newsletter.
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The Friends of Bishops Park( which was formally opened in 1893) was inaugurated at the start of the current millennium to link and inform those who love the space and want to preserve it for the enjoyment of future generations. A well-run website includes notes about future Fulham fixtures, so park users can either attend or avoid on matchdays.
The Hammersmith Society has been going for well over half a century, presenting awards to the best new buildings in the area, and wooden spoons to those deemed to fall below the standard. Set up in 1962, it seeks to‘ preserve and enhance architecture and the urban environment in Hammersmith’.
Hammersmith and Fulham Historic Buildings Group was set up in 1987 to safeguard the history of the area, and record and celebrate that history. It has also carried out a valuable inventory of the area’ s sculptures.
HAMRA, the Hammersmith Mall Residents’ Association, keeps a close eye on the Mall conservation area and encourages residents to get involved with issues affecting the district.
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The Friends of Ravenscourt Park Walled Garden was set up in 2002 to maintain and restore a neglected area near the north east corner of Ravenscourt Park.
The Fulham Society is the environmental and historical society for Fulham, set up in 1971 initially to block a large hotel proposed for the river frontage near All Saints church.
the Ashchurch Residents
Association is for residents in or around Ashchurch Park Villas, Ashchurch Terrace, Ashchurch Grove and nearby Goldhawk Road.
The Askew Business Network holds monthly lunches to bring together the business and residential communities around Askew Road. The network, now seven years old, also has early evening events, including talks.
Old Chiswick Protection Society has fought to preserve Chiswick’ s ancient heart for half a century. It is a charitable trust.