Friends of Upper Norwood Rec

27/07/2026

Dear valued supporter,

We'd love you to complete our annual survey to feed back on how this green space is serving the community, our voluntary work, and what the community needs are.

We will use the data collected to guide our focus and spending decisions throughout the next year, and will share your feedback with the council parks team and our local councillors. We’re really keen to hear from as many Rec users as possible, so feel free to forward this message on to your neighbours 🙏

Here's the survey link! https://bit.ly/RecSurvey26

⭐ It should take 5-10 minutes to complete and all entries will go into a prize draw to win a £25 voucher for the Secret Garden centre ⭐
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We can't wait to hear what you think.... 😀

With trees & love,
Your Friends of the Rec
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18/07/2026

OMG this is tomorrow!

17/07/2026

27/06/2026

☀️🎊 Here is the full summer party programme! 🎊☀️

There are 3 fab activities you can book in advance:

⭐ *Free Strength & Conditioning Circuits* class with @⁨~Rachael⁩at 12.30pm: https://tinyurl.com/RecCircuitsClass

⭐ *Free local history walk* with @⁨~Ruth Hibberd⁩ from the Norwood Society (at 11am before the party starts): https://tinyurl.com/RecHistoryWalk

⭐ *Free drumming workshops* with Happy Drums at 12pm and 2pm: https://tinyurl.com/RecDrumming

We can't wait to see you on Sunday - remember to bring water, a rug and a picnic and any favourite outdoor games. Come along and join in the fun!
🤗 🎉 🎶☀️🌳

Join us at the Upper Norwood Recreation Ground for a high-energy 20-minute strength & conditioning circuit class for all levels...

26/06/2026

☀️🎊 Here is the full summer party programme! 🎊☀️

There are 3 fab activities you can book in advance:

⭐ *Free Strength & Conditioning Circuits* class with @⁨~Rachael⁩at 12.30pm: https://tinyurl.com/RecCircuitsClass

⭐ *Free local history walk* with @⁨~Ruth Hibberd⁩ from the Norwood Society (at 11am before the party starts): https://tinyurl.com/RecHistoryWalk

⭐ *Free drumming workshops* with Happy Drums at 12pm and 2pm: https://tinyurl.com/RecDrumming

We can't wait to see you on Sunday - remember to bring water, a rug and a picnic and any favourite outdoor games. Come along and join in the fun!
🤗 🎉 🎶☀️🌳

26/06/2026

🥁 🥁 🥁 Exciting announcement! 📣
We are delighted to let you know that our summer party programme now includes two free and fun interactive drumming workshops with local drummer Tony from Happy Drums - open to all ages and abilities! 🙌 sessions will run at 12pm and 2pm for 45 mins each next *Sunday 28 June*! ☀️

If you’re interested get booking here as places are limited…. And feel free to spread the word 🥁 🥁 🥁

Join us at the Friends of the Rec summer party for a fun drumming session open to all with Tony from Happy Drums....

23/06/2026

☀️🎊 Yay, the Friends of the Rec summer party is coming up this *Sunday 28 June* and here is the full party programme! 🎊☀️

There are 3 fab activities you can book in advance:

⭐ *Free Strength & Conditioning Circuits* class with @⁨Nebufitness ⁩at 12.30pm: https://tinyurl.com/RecCircuitsClass

⭐ *Free local history walk* with @⁨Ruth Norwood Society⁩ from the Norwood Society (at 11am before the party starts): https://tinyurl.com/RecHistoryWalk

⭐ *Free drumming workshops* with Happy Drums at 12pm and 2pm: https://tinyurl.com/RecDrumming

We can't wait to see you on Sunday - remember to bring water, a rug and a picnic and any favourite outdoor games. Come along and join in the fun!

With trees & love,
The Friends of the Rec
🤗 🎉 🎶☀️ 🌳 💖

16/06/2026

Dear supporter, we wanted to let you know our 2026 survey is now live! 🙌

Please let us know your views on our work over the year and ideas for continuing to improve the Rec…. The feedback we receive will guide our focus and spending decisions for the year to come - this is your chance to have your say! 👌

Do please share the link with other Rec users, we’re keen to hear from as many locals as possible 💓

🗓️ 26 July deadline
⏰5-15 minutes to complete
💷 £25 prize draw for the Secret Garden voucher

Thank you for any feedback you have which will be shared with the council’s park team and our local councillors.

Here is the link! https://bit.ly/RecSurvey26

With trees & love
The Friends of the Rec
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Welcome to the Friends of Upper Norwood Recreation Ground survey 2026! Last year's survey helped us win grants worth £2500, with which we plan to buy plenty more new plants and shrubs, tools, and fund first aid training for the team. In addition, we’ve also just installed a brand new bench with t...