FBHP News

Photo Competition Winner
Winner of "Trees of Home & Bushy Parks" photo competiton announced

Huge demonstration against parking charges
Despite freezing temperatures, an estimated 2,000 people attended a rally to protest against Hodge’s car parking charges.

"Rally now more imortant than ever"
Charges can be reversed, rally important to keep up the pressure on opposition MPs.

Join the parking charges protest
Combined rally at Pembroke Lodge, Richmond Park starting at 10:30am.

Margaret Hodge to defy locals over parking charges
Margaret Hodge steam-rollers local views on Bushy Park car parking charges.

Newsletter Editor Vacancy
The position of Newsletter Editor has unexpectedly become available again. This is a very interesting position for an enthusiastic person.

FBHP SGM Outcome
Summary and minutes from September SGM to prepare The Friends for seeking charitable status.

Chairman's Autumn Report
Friends' Chairman publishes Autumn Report.

Water Gardens Officially Opened
The Water Gardens were officially opened by Princess Alexandra on October 1st 2009.

Newsletter Editor Vacancy
An exciting position has arisen to edit the Friends' newsletter.

Water Gardens Information
More information about the Water Gardens: access and rules.

Water Gardens opening date
Water Gardens to open October 2nd 2009.

Photo Competition Winner
Winner of Long Hot Summer photo competition announced.

Friends open Information Point
The Friends open the Pheasantry Welcome Centre Information Point.

Welcome Centre finally Open
Welcome Centre finally opens to the Public.

Welcome Centre to Open
Welcome Centre to open 1st September.

Water Gardens Opening
Water Gardens to open by October.

Special General Meeting
Move to seek charitable status.

Parking charges consultation results
84% AGAINST parking charges!

Diana on the move
The statue of Diana is to be moved on Monday 20 July - hopefully!

Chair's Summer Report
Friends' Chairman issues Summer Report.

Winner Announced
Signs of Spring photo competition winner announced.

Campaign Hots Up!
Kingston, Ricmond and Wandsworth Councils along with two more local MPs join the fight to prevent parking charges.

Danger to dogs
In Bushy Park deer are giving birth to their young. At this time of the year young mothers can pose a threat to dogs.

Ugly planning application refused
Park Gate Court proposal rejected: "would be to the detriment of...the character and appearance of...the nearby Grade II Listed Bushy Park..."

Keep Bushy Park Free: petition delivered
Thousands sign petition to overthrow Bushy parking charges proposals.

Hundreds turn out to protest
Hundreds turn out to protest over proposed parking charges.

Unwelcome Planning Application
Park Gate Court - planning application to increase the height of this ugly development.

Bushy Park Car Crime
Appeal for witnesses to Bushy Park car crime.

Annual Report
Chairman's Annual Report 2009.

Car Park Charging
Friends against proposed parking charges.

Diana Controversy
Ill-advised to change Diana Fountain name.

Water Gardens
Major renovation work now complete.

Welcome Centre
Volunteers needed.

Woodland Gardens
Amphitheatre to open Summer 2009.

Personnel Changes
Head Gardener to leave.

Park Dog Watch
Latest edition of Met Police's newsletter.

Sandy Lane Update
"I dismiss this appeal..."

The Trees of Home & Bushy Park
Photo Competition - Winner

Posted 3rd February 2010

Photo of the crow's home, winning entry in the friends of bushy and home park trees of Home & Bushy Parks photo competition

We were delighted with the number of entries received and the quality of the photographs submitted to our third Friends of Bushy & Home Parks photo competition.

Choosing photos to single out from the rest is always a tough job but we are delighted to have chosen "The Crow's Home" by Caz Buckingham from Hampton Wick as our winner (see above) along with two runners-up: "Early One Morning" and "Snowfall Elegance" by Annie Murray and Jude Larsen respectively.

Please click here to view the winners along with some other great entries.

Our thanks to everyone who entered and please do enter our latest competition: "Animals of Home and Bushy Parks"

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