Husband and Father that loves his Garden, Spurs and the Great Outdoors. Head of Greenspaces @barnetcouncil RT is not endorsement.
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21 Nov 2025
Get involved!!
20 Nov 2025
Have your say on the future of Barnet’s parks and open spaces.
We’ve created a draft strategy laying out our vision for them across the next 10 years. Tell us what you think of it: barnet.gov.uk/community/have…
The consultation is open until 7 January 2026.
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2 Oct 2025
Get involved!!
2 Oct 2025
We are making improvements to West Hendon Playing Fields, including a completely refurbished playground.
Consultation is open till Fri 31 Oct bit.ly/3IMHyuc
We will be hosting an event in the park on Sat 4 Oct, 10.30-12.30pm where people can let us know their thoughts.
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Matthew Gunyon retweeted
9 Jun 2025
Yesterday we launched London's first 3x3 basketball court! 🙌 🏀
Thanks to @RISE3x3 for all the work and effort to make this happen and to @darrenjohn for his amazing designs. 🧑🎨
The court is now open for all to enjoy at Barnet Playing Fields 🌳, Underhill,EN5.
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Matthew Gunyon retweeted
2 Jun 2025
We're officially launching the newly refurbished 3x3 basketball court at Barnet Playing Fields! 🙌🎉
🏀Sunday 8 June, 1-4pm, Barnet Lane, Underhill EN5 🏀
In collaboration with @RISE3x3 the court has been freshly designed by artist @darrenjohn
For info: letshoop@rise3x3.com
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Join us for a very special event this Sunday where we will officially launch this newly refurbished 3x3 basketball court! 🙌🎉
The court renovation, led by @BarnetCouncil in collaboration with @rise3x3 is officially London’s first ever publicly accessible 3x3 basketball court!
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Matthew Gunyon retweeted
29 Apr 2025
Great weather for tennis! Why not book a court?
Register at: clubspark.lta.org.uk/PlayTen…
Then click ‘Barnet Venues’ in the top right-hand corner of the page & select the park where you’d like to play.
The 'booking' button is just below the name of the park at the top of the page.
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18 Dec 2024
Get involved!
18 Dec 2024
We’ve launched a new public consultation on the new proposed playground in Watling Park, Burnt Oak.
Please let us know what you think of it: engage.barnet.gov.uk/watling…
Deadline: Sunday 2 February 2025.
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14 Nov 2024
Get involved!!
14 Nov 2024
We’ve launched a new public consultation on our plans to refurbish the upper playground in New Southgate Recreation Ground.
Please let us know what you think of it: engage.barnet.gov.uk/new-sou…
Deadline: Sunday 15 December.
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Matthew Gunyon retweeted
27 Oct 2024
The Friends of Market Place Playground were crucial in leading the project to make the new Market Place Playground in East Finchley a reality.
We are forever grateful to them: barnet.gov.uk/news/new-playg…
We hope local people can enjoy this green oasis for many years to come!
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Matthew Gunyon retweeted
25 Oct 2024
The Deputy Mayor of Barnet, Cllr Danny Rich, has opened our Market Place Playground in East Finchley: barnet.gov.uk/news/new-playg…
Good place to visit during half-term! Thanks to all our partners who contributed to this project, which will help us achieve #BarNETZERO by 2042.
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24 Oct 2024
Our amazing Fair Play Barnet features as a case study this year!
#Proud
@BarnetCouncil
24 Oct 2024
📢 Our #GoodParksforLondon 2024 report is here - grab your digital copy now! 📗
We’ve assessed 25 London boroughs on 10 key criteria like quality, nature, and sustainability. Plus, check out 9 inspiring case studies on #CollaborativeSolutions to green space challenges. @WSP_UK
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24 Oct 2024
Such a fantastic collaborative project!! Concrete jungle to Greenspace!!
23 Oct 2024
We've opened the new £464K Market Place Playground in East Finchley, turning grey tarmac into a green oasis: barnet.gov.uk/news/new-playg…
And just in time for half-term too! Thanks to all our partners who contributed to this project, which will help us achieve #BarNETZERO by 2042.
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24 Oct 2024
Such a fantastic collaborative project!! Concrete jungle to Greenspace!!
22 Oct 2024
We’ve unveiled the new Market Place Playground in East Finchley, turning a grey tarmac area into a fun green oasis for all – with the help of many partners.
Particular thanks to the Friends of Market Place & East Finchley Community Trust. More will be revealed later this week!
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Matthew Gunyon retweeted
22 Oct 2024
We’ve unveiled the new Market Place Playground in East Finchley, turning a grey tarmac area into a fun green oasis for all – with the help of many partners.
Particular thanks to the Friends of Market Place & East Finchley Community Trust. More will be revealed later this week!
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Matthew Gunyon retweeted
23 Oct 2024
We've opened the new £464K Market Place Playground in East Finchley, turning grey tarmac into a green oasis: barnet.gov.uk/news/new-playg…
And just in time for half-term too! Thanks to all our partners who contributed to this project, which will help us achieve #BarNETZERO by 2042.
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27 Sep 2024
Upset I missed this today but back to school germs got the better of me. Well done to the Team and @FriendsofCherr1 for achieving a Green Flag
@alan_s01
27 Sep 2024
🌳Councillor Alan Schneiderman, Cabinet Member for Environment and Climate Change, raised the Green Flag at Cherry Tree Wood in East Finchley today. 📰👉 barnet.gov.uk/news/celebrati…
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Matthew Gunyon retweeted
24 Jul 2024
A £1.3m wetland area in Halliwick Rec Ground, Muswell Hill, has been unveiled by @mayorofbarnet.
It’s Barnet’s 1st Sustainable Urban Drainage Scheme & will divert rain into the basin to reduce the risk of property & road flooding from surface water.
➡️ barnet.gov.uk/news/mayor-ope…
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21 Jul 2024
21 Jul 2024
Great to join @anne_clarke @alan_s01 and Deputy Mayor Cllr Danny Rich at the opening of the new tennis courts in Sunny Hill Park in Hendon. Was fun to play a game of doubles-although I was no match for Anne’s demon serve….
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Matthew Gunyon retweeted
8 Jun 2024
Barnet’s Summer of Fun continues TODAY with a reimagining of the under-used Copthall Pavilion!
Come and take part in FREE football coaching, yoga, nature walks, treasure hunts or cycle your way to a free smoothie!
Head to Copthall Pavilion, NW4 1PS, TODAY between 11am and 3pm
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