Celebrate the completion of Raphael Park's £1.87million restoration on its 110th anniversary
Work on Raphael Park is finally complete and residents are being invited to celebrate by coming along to an entertainment-filled day on Monday 2 June.
The event also coincides with the 110th anniversary of the park.
In March 2013, the Heritage Lottery Fund awarded £1.87million to improve its facilities. The grant, along with Council funding and a generous grant from the Veolia Havering Riverside Trust, has completely refurbished the popular green space.
This has involved improving and restoring entrance gates, planted areas, railings, benches, and walkways, and construction of a refreshment kiosk and toilets adjacent to the children’s play area.
One of the major changes around the entrance on the Main Road has seen the construction of a café with a terrace, new areas for the park’s offices, and a new community meeting room.
To mark the completion of the project, there will be a whole day of events in the park on 2 June.
In the morning, school children have been invited to meet the popular children’s book writer, Nick Butterworth, author of Percy the Park Keeper, and watch a Punch and Judy show.
Live music will be played on the new bandstand from 11am until 6pm, and at 2pm there will be a special Tea Dance in the marque near to the band stand.
At 1pm, a plaque will be unveiled near the main entrance by the new café followed by speeches.
Punch and Judy will also make an appearance to entertain visitors at 4pm.
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