Recent visitors to the park may have seen works started near the entrance leading onto Rayners Lane/Marsh Road. This is part of the improvements to the grassy “roundabout” in the middle of the path. The area was previously used as the location for the park sign, which the Friends have since had moved to outside the park.
This location will feature a raised bed within a low stone wall. This is with the intention of mirroring the 1930’s design already in place at the entrance leading from Whittington Way. It will feature new planting and flowers, and a series of raised sculptural elements reminiscent of wild clematis seed heads. These are metal and sprayed with a coating that will encourage them to rust so as to bring additional colour to the area.
As always, a lot of thanks to all those involved in this project. Including both those who have generated the funds, and those volunteers who are completing the work on behalf of the Friends. This is part of an overall plan to bring Pinner Village Gardens in line with the Green Flag Award. Further information can be seen on that Award here.
Other larger-scale park improvements have also been proposed at the Hereford Gardens entrance, which can be seen here.
Hi
I have been battling with the local council and the Environment Agency this year regarding the needless destruction of trees in ‘The Close’ Rayners Lane. I call this scam Raynersgate. I am happy for you to publish my email address …alan-walton@tiscali.co.uk.. if anyone is interested in what is happening in the real world.
In any event take care