Friends of Ellington Park

Jubilee Fayre Updates

Volunteers — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:28:08 +0000

We have been busy over the last few months organising acts, caterers and activities for the fayre.

So far we have:

Friends of Ellington Park Stalls
Massive second hand book sale. Paperbacks will be 3 for £1 or 50p each and hardbacks will be 50p each. Many of these hardbacks are collectable and rare so, if you know what you are looking for, you will definitely pick up a bargain!
Bric-A-Brac
Excellent Raffle with prizes donated by local businesses
Tombola

Attractions
Steam Train Rides
9 hole Crazy Golf Course
50ft Inflateable Tunnel with Assault Course inside
Bouncy Castle
Merry-Go-Round for little children
Tea-Cups-Go-Round for big children!
Face Painting

Catering
Eat Fresh Catering which includes Cream Teas and pasta with two vegetarian options
Burger Van
Candy Floss
Cup Cakes (Cupcake Creations Thanet)
Chocolate Dipped Fruit (Temptation Towers)
Candy Cabin, Chatham Street, Ramsgate – bagged sweets
Rent-A-Bar
Kapo Ice Creams
Smyrna Turkish Cakes

Entertainment on the Bandstand
Maypole Dancing (join in!) with Minster Mayhem
Thanet Concert Band
Kent Show Choir

Other
Bygone Days, Animal Asia, British Legion, Thanet Railway Society, Jewellery, Stationery, Community Groups and lots more to be confirmed

Still to be confirmed
Fire Brigade, Manston Fire Museum, Police

Double Diamond Jubilee Fayre

Volunteers — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:04:31 +0000

Were back with our annual May Fayre, this year branded the Double Diamond Jubilee Fayre to coincide with the purchase of the Ellington Estate by Ramsgate Council 120 years ago and the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen.

So far we have confirmed Rent-a-Bar; ScreamDontWhisper, Minster Mayhem with maypole and Morris dancing; raffle and kiddies games.

More Details will be added as and when they are confirmed. Watch this space!

If you would like to have a stall at this event, please contact Pat on 01843 580579 for more information
To volunteer at this event, contact Terry on 07799 240197

Quiz Night

Volunteers — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:03:26 +0000

There will be a fund raising quiz night on Friday 30th March at St Lawrence Parish Hall. Doors open at 7pm with the quiz master, Mr Ramsgate, Ralph Hoult, starting proceedings at 7:30pm.

The cost is £5 per person and this includes a ploughman’s supper, bring your own drinks. Tables seat up to 8 so make a team or join a table and make friends

there will also be a raffle at this event.

To Book call Pat on 01843 580579

AGM 29th February

Volunteers — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:02:33 +0000

The Friends AGM will be held on Wednesday 29th February in the Salvation Army Citadel on Ramsgate High Street. Doors open at 7pm for a 7:15 start. Paid members will be contacted by post in the next few days with information regarding an amendment to The Constitution. There will also be a raffle and refreshments.

Christmas In The Park Activity Afternoon

Volunteers — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 22:43:50 +0000

Lovely festive activities from 2.30 onwards … Steam train rides (running from 1pm) with drivers in santa hats, Christmas music, help create our tree of wishes, make treats for the wildlife, stay on for carols by Candle light at 6pm. Tea, coffee, hot chocolate and mince pies.

Some Dates for your Diary

Volunteers — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:39:33 +0000

Saturday 17th December: Christmas in Ellington Park- carols, music, tree decorating and craft activities

Saturday 25th February: Trotwood- an Irish Quartet, based in France which play a selection from the very old to the fairly new

WEDNESDAY 29TH FEBRUARY: AGM Venue to be announced very soon

Saturday 26th May: Jubilee Fair- double celebrations this year, not only is the Queen celebrating her Diamond Jubilee, it is the Double Diamond Jubilee (120 years) of the purchase of the Ellington Estate by Ramsgate Council

More information on these events will be posted as and when we have it.
If you can help in any way at any of these events, please contact Terry on 07799 240197 or EMAIL HERE

Christmas in the Park and Carols by Candlelight 17th December

Volunteers — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:13:39 +0000

Join us for an afternoon of Christmas activity . . . . .
From 2.30pm Family workshop of Festive Tree Dressing – Children of all ages are welcome to make bird-friendly decorations and dress the Park trees.

From 4.30pm – music & refreshments a the Bandstand – come and join us for a hot chocolate. a mince pie and a chat.

From 6pm – Christmas Carol Service, in partnership with Ramsgate Community church, with a live band and St Laurence School Choir.

We will even be setting the scene with a snow machine.
A Christmas event for the whole community – wear warm clothes!

We are also looking for unwanted Christmas decorations and CLEAN jars. If you can help with this contact Tegwyn on 01843 586108

Update of Summer Events

Volunteers — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:19:37 +0000

We’ve had a busy few months with our summer concerts, our appearance in Ramsgate carnival, the Summer Squall and the Wantsum Jazz Festival. These events have proved to be a great success not only with the public but for our relationships with other events groups in Ramsgate.

We have also been frantically trying to get a vast amount of daffodil bulbs planted before the end of November. This is still a work in progress but we have planted several thousand with help from 30 Brownies and 90 children from Ellington Infant School. We also had a group of young people from The Princes’ Trust in the park last Thursday, 27th October and again today, 31st October and this Wednesday, 2nd November.
Coming up on the 17th December is a carol service which we are organising in partnership with Community Church, Ramsgate, more details to follow in due course…

See you on 17th December!

Terry

NATURE WALK AND TALK

Volunteers — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 22:09:53 +0000

Walk n Talk next Friday – Sorry, only 20 places available, any more just doesn’t work. If you’d like to book in or get more information please call Sheree on 07821 60 85 90.

RAMSGATE CARNIVAL – FRIENDS of ELLINGTON PARK walking float

Volunteers — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 20:54:33 +0000

Come dressed in bright colours or dress as flowers, birds, animals of the Park – children and adults welcome – we will organise you when you get there! Meet on the green and look out for our banner. Wear comfortable shoes as it’s a long walk – buggies and wheelchairs welcome. Share our lovely paper flowers with the community!

Meet at 2.30 – 3pm at Government Acre, look for our shiny new banner