The campaign to stop the development of the car park at Cockfosters Station now has a website and a petition for you to sign, if you oppose the development. Please visit their site. http://savecockfosters.co.uk/ To re-cap the situation, Transport for London is pressing Enfield Council to approve its plans…
Next Public Meeting – Wed. April 29 – CANCELLED!
Because of the current coronavirus restrictions our meeting will be replaced with a spring newsletter in due course to keep everyone updated on all matters Trent Park. Stay well.
Cockfosters Station Car Park Development
The Friends of Trent Country Park have concerns about the scope and scale of the proposed development of the Cockfosters Station Car Park. TfL proposes to close the station car park [except for a few disabled bays] and build 4 tower blocks to 14 floors which will seriously intrude into…
FRIENDS WINTER NEWSLETTER 2020
Dear Friends It’s time for an update to our many friends and supporters. First – don’t miss the chance to tell the Council what you think about events in Trent Country Park. The consultation closes on February 14. The online survey is brief and some of the multiple choice questions don’t…
Important! Park Events Strategy Survey open until Feb 14 2020.
The Council is revising its park events strategy and a public survey is available for comment until February 14. This is one of the few opportunities for public participation in the much-needed revision, so please take the time to reply. As you know, Trent Park and the surrounding area have…
New Pond Life lectern installed!
As part of the restoration of the Limes Avenue pond, the Friends secured a grant for an interpretation lectern where visitors can learn about pond life – and more! We hope you will enjoy it! You can also download the graphic here: Pond Life graphic Two other interpretation boards that…
Enfield Conservation Volunteers [ECV] 2020 workdays
Roll up your sleeves, don your wellies and have a fun day whacking weeds and fixing fences with ECV. They have two days scheduled for 2020. Sunday 23 February – Trent Park Nature Trail Meet 10am at the Council Depot, at the bottom of Snakes Lane, by the Wildlife Rescue…
Minutes of the 2019 AGM and public meeting
Report on Proceedings of AGM & General meeting, held at 7.45pm on Nov 20th 2019, at Christ the King Catholic Church, Oakwood. With added explanatory notes. AGM – The Chairman opened the AGM meeting and welcomed 23 members and guests from Thames21 and Berkeley Developments The minutes of the previous…
Events remediation and repair planned
The Parks Department have scheduled a long list of repairs and remediation after the big events in August. Over the next few weeks you can expect to see: Replacement of the three damaged bollards – two on Limes Avenue and one at the Cockfosters Road entrance. There is a…
New equipment in the Natural Play Area!
The replacement basket swing and scale have arrived and are waiting for your 8-13 year-olds to enjoy them. The playground is situated next to Go Ape. Have fun! Thanks to the Parks Department for finding the funds for the equipment.