Paignton Park
Tiny Forest
Such a fun and interesting citizen science Discovery Day at the Tiny Forest on Saturday 12 July in Paignton Park. We measured trees, weather, soil moisture and type.
There is an Earthwatch website where any of us can contribute to measurements, including butterfly and insect counting. The website has great guides, eg, butterfly species, to help with the citizen science surveys. Definitely worth a look and having a go!
In the coming week, our benches and plaque will be arriving.
The Tiny Forest was planted in Paignton Park, in partnership with Earthwatch, Haringey Council, Blackrock, VCRA, and the support of the local community in March 2025. There was a great turnout for the community planting session with more than 50 people throughout the day.
Funding for Paignton Park Playground
Paignton Park has been allocated £150,000 towards play area improvements and Haringey Council would like your views on how this is spent.
The Paignton Park Playground Online Survey has now closed.
The next stage is to draw together a specification to start the tender process and have visuals available for children and parents to vote on.
Cllr Arkell visits Friends groups and community leaders at Markfield Park and Paignton Park.
Litter Picknic
There is a regular litter pick by local residents every month at 10am with collection by the council afterwards. Pickers, gloves and bags are provided, as well as refreshments. All welcome!
Second Saturday of every month
Next: Sunday 27 July 10am
Recycling
There are now dual-waste bins for recycling and general. We have new orange bags for collecting recyclable materials, as well as the usual green ones.
Rough Sleepers
The Council has an Street Outreach Team to help rough sleepers.
Also, any member of the public, professional or person affected by rough sleeping themselves can use the Streetlink service, and the referrals are sent across to the Council Outreach Team immediately on receipt of the referral.
