The Big Picnic • Saturday 22 July 2017 • 12-4pm
Join FOAP for a fun day. Come with your family, friends & a picnic, chairs, rugs, etc.
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The Library Building
The library building was known as the Stroud Green House. It was purchased by Father Tooth to set up a convent. After purchase by the Council, the old convent became the local Ashburton Library. The reading room was in the cloister. It was later demolished in 1975 after repeated vandalism. Croydon Council Website for more information.
The Park Grounds
The grounds have undergone numerous changes over the centuries. It has had vineyards, stables, an Italian garden, croquet lawn, fine timber and ornamental lake. Today it has a running and walking track that needs to be repaired. There are tennis courts, children’s playground and a bowling green.
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A new name has been chosen.
excited to start teaching Introductory Odissi Dance with Hatha Yoga once the Studios are up and running at Ashburton Park Library - Please pm me for interest www.facebook.com/DevakiThomasOdissiHatha/
Devaki Thomas - Odissi Dance/Hatha Yoga
Workshops & Regular Classes in Classical Indian Odissi Dance w Hatha Yoga comes to South Norwood, London. Taught by Devaki Thomas at Ashburton Park Studios
BRING A CAKE, SHARE A CAKE 🎂🍩
At the picnic this Saturday, 22nd July, in Ashburton Park.
Hope to see you there! 🌞
Renovate the Pavillion
Click here for more information on the renovation of the much loved pavillion.
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Proposed Plans
The Pavilion
The Pavilion is in a sorry state after years of neglect by Croydon Council. The original red tiled roof was replaced with felt tiles, a poor substitute. The café closed a few years ago and since then the structure has been locked up. The roof has succumbed to the elements and a number of the timbers are rotten. Hoarding now surrounds the structure. We are working with partner organisations who have volunteered their expertise in the structural and asbestos surveys. This is needed before any repair work can be carried out.
The walking and jogging track
Works to repair some of the paths across the park, including repairs to the car park were set to start in September 2015. More details on what exactly is going to be completed and the timeline for these works will be posted as we get them from the council.
The Sports Facilities
The FOAP is following up with the council to fix the tennis courts and other play areas used by the community.
Historical photos of the park.
It has existed for more than 200 years.
Photos courtesy Museum of Croydon Collections
