The Friends of Raphael Park & Lodge Farm Park is a non-political, not-for-profit community group made up of ordinary residents that are working with the council, police and other bodies to improve, protect and provide a safe and fun place for all to enjoy.

We meet every two months at the Town Hall and openly discuss issues that affect the park. Members of the parks service, council and local metropolitan police also attend our meetings and provide useful information and updates at them.

We would really like to keep you informed of important news, events and developments. If you would like to be kept informed about the park please take a couple of minutes now and register with our website.

Even if you can't attend one of our meetings you can now contact us using our website.

Using Our Site

Our website contains news, events, an ever increasing selection of past and present pictures of the park, history of the park, sports & activities and information about the Pettits Safer Neighbourhood Team. We also have an incident report form which you can use to report specific areas of concern or issues directly to us.

Incident Report

If you have witnessed any anti-social behaviour or other incidents in one of the parks then please use our Incident Report feature to report this to us. We are working in partnership with the Pettits Ward Safer Neighbourhood Team to try and progress any such issues.

Contribute!

We are looking for other people to help us. If you have a few spare hours or a particular area of expertise that feel may be of benefit to the work of the friends we would be really keen to hear from you. Perhaps you have something you would like to contribute to the site (photos etc.). Please get in touch. We'd love to hear from you!

• December Litter PickOur regular monthly litter pick.
  Posted: Tuesday, 4th December 2007
• New Hoop-Top FencingTowards the end of the summer this year the council installed hoop-top fencing along the lake edging.
  Posted: Tuesday, 27th November 2007
• Derelict Building DemolishedThe derelict building next to the cricket pavillion has been removed.
  Posted: Tuesday, 27th November 2007
• Next MeetingOur next meeting will be held on 28th January 2008.
  Posted: Sunday, 30th September 2007
• Meeting #13 Minutes - 14/06/07Minutes from our meeting held at the Town Hall 14/06/07.
  Posted: Wednesday, 4th July 2007
• Hazel Blears - Unique Policy"Councils should give libraries, parks and other facilities to community groups to run."
  Posted: Monday, 4th June 2007