Over the past couple of years, two popular pieces of equipment in the Natural Play area near Go Ape [8-13 year-olds] have been decommissioned.  The Friends have been pushing to get them replaced and we heard today that the Council have ordered a replacement basket swing and scale, which will…

A large housing development is proposed for the Cockfosters Station car park, which could have implications for Trent Country Park. We understand that up to 350 build-to-rent homes could be constructed on the site, which would then no longer be available for parking. This is of great concern to local…

The Friends are frequently contacted by people who would like to rent park facilities for an event, buy a memorial tree or bench or get a professional dog walker license.  We love to hear from you all but, in case you’d prefer to reach the right person first time, here…

Thanks to all the volunteers who came out today to plant the Limes Avenue wildlife pond and to Greggs Environmental Fund for the grant to buy the plants!  The pond looks amazing and the waterfowl have already settled back in. We are grateful to Enfield Council for all their work…

51st State [August 3 – 17,500 people] has been and gone and set-up is now under way for Elrow Town [August 17 – 25,000 people].  It has a much bigger footprint than previous festivals so expect more disruption.  You can read all about it here:  Elrow Festival at Trent Park-Leisure…

Report on Proceedings General meeting, held at 7.30pm on May 1st 2019, in Southgate Compton Cricket Club, Cockfosters. With added explanatory notes. The Chairman opened the meeting, welcomed 34 members, Ward Councillor Alessandro Georgiou, and two representatives from Berkeley Developments, Helen Ballam and Victoria Manston The minutes of the previous…

The Friends have submitted the following objections to the Licensing Sub-Committee today.  If you agree with any or all of the objections, please submit your own objections by clicking on the above link. The Sub-Committee will meet on May 30. Thank you. Friends of Trent Country Park Submission of objections to…

What’s happened since July 2018?  Construction has commenced on Phase One new build houses New mains service infrastructure works and substation have been installed Site clearance and structural investigation works to the Mansion House Construction commencement on Highfield House and Lyon House apartments Planning permission and demolition of Woburn Cottage,…

Plants purchased with our Enfield in Bloom grant were installed in the Water Garden on March 4.  The bed near the shed has been designated as the Enfield in Bloom bed and more plants will be added over time.  Thanks too to volunteer Peter.  If there are any more green…

It’s time for an update to our many friends and supporters. Great successes!   After months of work making grant applications to benefit our park, The Friends can share this good news with you!  The biggest success is a Mayor’s Greener City Fund grant, awarded to Thames21 for work in the…