After Fridays dreadful constant rain, Saturday was fine and dry, not too hot, not too cool, just perfect really for the Cranford Park Open Day
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view of the activities from the meadows.... |
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Lorraine's ladies |
The re-enactment people were a hit with the kids.....
As was the home made brick building.....
The 'Stop Heathrow Expansion' stall generated a lot of interest....
My volunteer stint was in the stable blocks with all the history of Cranford Park and Berkeley House....
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I am always drawn to this scale model display. I find is fascinating to see how Cranford Park and its grounds looked back in 1865. |
The Secret Garden was open, with a small plant stall....
There was a selection of farmyard animals to look at and stroke, including a couple of small Donkeys, ducklings, goslings, goats, sheep, chicks and these two characters.....
One of the most popular tents was the ferret racing......
and the falcon display.......
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This is Dave, the male Bateleur Eagle |
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Chops the White Faced Scops Eagle |
There was even a mini flying display.......
The Mayor and Mayoress of Hillingdon visited for quite some time, along with a couple of Community Police Officers, St Johns Ambulance and the fascinating historian, Christopher Luetchford.
and of course, Cranford Park's own ghost, the Grey Lady herself.........
A very successful day. Well done Bob Barton, Alison Shipley, Lorraine Barton and everyone else on the Friends of Cranford Park committee. Next year I predict more stalls and activities, with maybe even a 'Wildlife of The Park' stall..........
I did manage a couple of hours around the park watching our wildlife and have done a second blog post to cover that.....
Nice photos Wendy, glad it was dry for you, looks like a good day out was had.
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