Lark in the Park - Award winners

Through our work within the community and with the Bexley
Council Park Rangers, Lark in the Park was nominated for the
"Environmental Challenge Award 2008".

On the 27th November 2008 the winners were revealed and presented with awards and prize money.

Lark in the Park has won the Recycling Category and came in third place in the overall winners.




It has been a privilege for Lark in the Park to take place in this competition and to receive awards on behalf of many people who work year after year with the local Rangers and on other projects.
It has been a very special evening for the Lark in the Park team and we were honoured to spend the evening with councillors of the Bexley Council,the Mayor and the Mayoress as well as other institutions and schools from the community.

The aims of the Competition were:
To reward and promote the work that schools, youth groups and community groups are doing in Bexley to
improve the local environment. By promoting the work of others it is hoped to encourage more people (particularly the young) to learn more
about their local environment and take action to care and improve it.

These were the different categories available to be nominated in:
Recycling
Public involvement in recycling schemes
Nature Conservation
Creation or management of a wildlife area
General Environmental Activities
Cleaning up and improving a public site or area
Air and Water
Cleaning up ponds, streams or rivers and conserving water or energy
Education
Any project demonstrating an environmental awareness

Lark in the Park @ the Mayor's Parlour

Yesterday two of our members of staff have been invited for lunch at the Mayor's Parlour. Cllr Nick O'Hare and his wife visited Lark in the Park 2008 on a Fun Day and really enjoyed themselves.

The invitation was a thank you for all the the work Lark in the Park has done within and for the community.

It was a great honour and a special occation for Lark in the Park to be invited by the Mayor, as this was the first time.

Thank you to all volunteers, people, funders,organisation and churches who were involved in the event this year and previous year and made this happen.

We had such amazing two weeks

Sadly Lark in the Park is over. But only for this year. It has been an amazing time.



Every day we had about 1000 visitors on site enjoying HQ kids clubs, Sparkles the toddler club, young people hanging out in the Doubledecker Bus's. learning Street Dance. People enjoy entertainment in the Freedom tent, which was for over 60's. A lot of people really enjoyed the different activities in the Inspiration Tent and the Art Attack Days.



Our evening programme were filled with fun, laughter, music and lifestyle. Sidcup's people rally enjoyed the "Sidcup's got talent" and it was incredible to see how much talent is out there.



Thank you to everybody who made this event happen. We had over 320 volunteers serving and giving up their time for our community. It has been a real honor working with you and bringing fun, joy and God's love to the people of Sidcup.



Really looking forward to see you next year.

The second week of Lark in the Park has begun

We already had one week of fun, games and more at Lark in the Park. Every day we had about 1000 people in all the different venues and around the park in the afternoon. We also had lots of exciting things going on.

Last Monday we had a Free60 "Gig Night" with "Lights go blue" and "Fluid line". We had over 400 young people around and had an amazing time.

We also had a "Pink Ladies Day" on Tuesday with workshops on self-esteem, beauty & make up. In the evening the ladies enjoyed and hand & head massages, beauty stalls, chocolate fountain and more. It was such an fantastic evening. Wednesday night was our movie night and we watched the "Indescribable" movie, which showed us how big and wide the universe is and everything God has created.

LARK IN THE PARK is about to start

Just one day to go until Lark in the Park 2008 will start! The site set up is nearly finished, team's have been planning for months to make this year's event happen, but most importantly to make it exciting, fun and for you to enjoy every second you are at the Park.





On Saturday the 26th July we start off with a Fun Day from 1 - 4pm. The Fun Day is for all the Family and there are games, challenges, tournaments and entertainment.
So come along and enjoy the first day of Lark in the Park 2008.

We are really looking forward to welcoming you on site.

ONLY 2 Weeks to go...

2 WEEKS UNTIL LARK IN THE PARK 2008 START'S - WOW

At the Lark in the Park office, everybody is really excited for the event to happen and we are really looking forward to start Lark in the Park 2008. A lot of preparations have been taken place and we all hope you really going to enjoy the event and everything on it.

See you at Sidcup Place, Chislehurst Road, Sidcup

Let's get creative

Let's Get Creative!Art Attack @ Saturday Fun DaysSaturday Afternoons, 1pm - 4pm
Come to one of our massive ART ATTACK events at the three Saturday Fun Day afternoons. Clay, badge making, painting, beads, and many more popular art and craft activities. No need to book; bring the family and get creative together. Most activities will be free, a small charge will apply for some crafts.

Art Attack @ HQ Fizz and BuzzThe Lark in the Park ART ATTACK team will be visiting HQ Fizz, (5-7yrs) on Tuesday afternoons and HQ Buzz, (8-11yrs) on Thursday afternoons. Book your children into HQ Kids clubs for those days for a messy and creative afternoon along with some regular Fizz and Buzz fun.

Inspiration (Adults Only)Weekday Afternoons 2pm – 3.40pm
Each weekday afternoon, the new INSPIRATION tent will be a place of creativity and peace, where anyone over 16 can pop in and try a range of arts and craft activities. Most activities are free, but there may be a small charge for some items of decoration. Plus a full programme of workshops, including flower arranging and watercolour painting, will be available. You will need to register for these tutored sessions (there may be a small fee) where you can learn a new skill.

Please be aware that the INSPIRATION tent is for adults only; children will need to be looked after elsewhere, for example in HQ FIZZ or BUZZ. Babies in prams are welcome, if they are happy to doze or watch your creative time! If you would like to do crafts with your children, then come to ART ATTACK at our Saturday Fun Days.

Kids Clubs during Lark in the Park, weekdays 2 - 3.45 pm

FIZZ
Key Stage 1 (4-7 yrs)
A great combination of arts and crafts, storytelling, songs and games will provide two weeks of fun for boys and girls aged between 4 and 7 years. Once in the venue the children join a small group and work together during the activities and games. Our team of experienced leaders make sure that they enjoy themselves in a safe environment and help them learn lots of valuable lessons about friendship, choices, love and forgiveness. In keeping with our recycling theme for 2008, we will be making some amazing things out of recycled materials especially on our ART ATTACK TUESDAYS.

BUZZ
Key Stage 2 (7-11 yrs)
An action-packed programme awaits children this year in our Buzz venue – the Big Top. Over the two weeks children will have a chance to participate in games, drama, songs and group discussions about important life issues. They will be encouraged to find new friends, make good choices and work together during our exciting games. In keeping with our recycling theme we will be producing some giant pictures and making some amazing things on our ART ATTACK THURSDAYS. New this year is our resident robot and some thrilling go-kart races on our special track inside the venue. It’s going to be such fun!

HQ FAMILY SHOWTIME
On each Friday afternoon of Lark in the Park we plan to host a special showcase for all Fizz and Buzz children and their parents in the Big Top. Kicking off at 4.15, this 30-minute action-packed family time will give the children the opportunity to show you some of their art work and clever creations using recycled materials. You will be able to hear the songs, join in a giant game and watch a special drama presentation starring our very own robot.

YOUTH @ Lark in the Park

EVERY EVENING 7.30pm-10pm (11-18yrs).

This year sees the launch of the Toastie Cafe, with a range of toasties, smoothies, milkshakes and non-alcoholic cocktails, comfy sofas and the best music; it’s the best place to hang out on those long summer nights.

Lark in the Park 2008

The countdown has started and it's only 5 weeks to go until Lark in the Park Sidcup starts.

The dates for this year's event are:

26th July - 10th August,

Sidcup Place, Chislehurst Road, Sidcup, DA14 6BN

Make sure you put the dates in your diary and check it out.

See you there.