The Palmers Greenery Community Cafe
Feeding community spirit
We are a volunteer-powered community cafe that reinvests our profit into park enhancing projects. Since September 2021 we have:
- Welcomed 10 new volunteers to the team
- Developed a partnership with LBE EQUALS team to provide work assessments for adults with additional needs
- Resumed our Learning for Life partnership with West Lea School Y11 pupils
- Celebrated local talent with live music events
- Worked with FoBP and PGAT with a Community Litter Pick
- Invested £7k to deliver:
- FoBP’s partnership activities to improve the Community Growing Space
- 5 Free Community Mosaic Workshops
- A Cooking Session for West Lea pupils
- In 2023 we will continue our focus on improving waste and recycling infrastructure around the cafe and in Broomfield Park more generally
davidartwilliamson • October 15, 2022
The Friends of Broomfield Park had a achieved six Enfield in Bloom awards, including two Golds, three Silvers, and a Bronze, as well as a prestigious individual honour.
All ages welcome as Southgate RFC take up residence in Broomfield Park.
Friends of Broomfield Park were delighted to take part in The Big Draw Festival 2026, joining thousands of organisations around the world celebrating the joy, creativity and accessibility of drawing. This year’s theme, “Make a Mark”, invited everyone to explore drawing as a way of seeing, thinking and connecting — not just creating a finished picture. The event was a great success, with lots of people turning up to unleash their creativity and enjoy trying something new. CLICK TO READ MORE AND SEE PHOTOS AND VIDEO OF THE EVENT
The biggest community event of the year in our area
A new report from the Friends of Broomfield Park volunteer Lakes Team outlines water quality issues, monitoring results, and remedial actions for Broomfield Park’s three lakes, wetlands, and a wildlife pond.
FoBP’s new "Hoverfly Lagoon" family workshop successfully taught children to build micro-habitats.
Calling local musicians, schools, groups & event planners! Help us co-deliver unforgettable live performances to celebrate 100 years of Broomfield Bandstand!
Our beloved bandstand to be given a centenary makeover
Some things we know and others we don't
We want to ensure stories of Broomfield House and park are recorded and shared. Join us as a heritage volunteer to help. No heritage background needed - just curiosity and enthusiasm!
