Hertsmere News Summer 2012 - Hertsmere Borough Council

Park centenaryAnd unlike at the opening of the parkon 5 May 1912, despite overcast skies,the rain stayed away – just!Mike Shrives, chairman of the Friendsgroup, said: “The centenary celebrationshave made even more people awareof the fact that there is a lovelypark on their doorstep, whichhas a lot of facilities. The daywas really well-attended andeverybody worked really well asa team to make the day happen.”Fiona Leadley, from the council,added: “The day was a brilliantopportunity for families and people ofevery age to come out and enjoy thisvery important local amenity.“King George Recreation Ground hasbeen at the heart of the community forsuch a long time, and this event provesThe parkhas receiveda Green FlagAward everyyear since1999it is as popular now as it was when itfirst opened.”Entertainment included music fromBorehamwood Brass Band, a Punch andJudy show, displays from Bushey Museumand Bushey Horticultural Society,while children’s author AndreaBlack read from her latest novel‘The Adventures of SkippityHop’, which tells the story of arabbit who lives in the park.The park, created on formerfarmland, was one of the first inHertfordshire to be granted a GreenFlag Award in 1999. It has picked up theaward, which recognises well-managedparks, every year since then.Our thanks go to all those who camealong and in particular the Friends ofKing George Recreation Ground.Main picture:Crowds turned out despite thesoggy undergroundThis page, clockwise from top left:Children designed a birthday card forthe park as part of a competition; Punchand Judy were on show; Face-paintingon the day; Bushey Horticultural Societywelcomed interestPhotos © Blake Ezra-Cole Photography