Get Involved

Anyone who lives, works or has an active interest in Queen’s Park ward can get involved in the work of the Queen’s Park Forum. You can contribute to the exciting changes that are happening.

Here are just some of the ways you can get involved:

Community events

Queen’s Park Forum has organised many successful events, though we are best known for our annual summer festival in Queen’s park Gardens and our community fireworks show we have also helped to liven up the local cultural scene through dances, film screenings, talent competitions, exhibitions and more. Fun events are the glue that bring us together as a community and help make this a great place to live – but they cant happen without you! so role your sleeves up, let your hair down and get involved, either in the preparation or just by joining in the fun.

Try saying “hello” or “good morning” to people you pass on the street. It couldn’t be easier and it feels good too.  The more people you say “hello” to, the safer you are in your area.

Public meetings

From time to time the Forum will hold a public meeting – most recently we were involved in organising a community response to the escalating issue of Gang crime – 300 people attended.  This massive public support has succeeded in unlocking much needed funding for CCTV cameras in Queen’s Park.  Your involvement matters.  After nearly ten years it is a testament to the spirit of Queen’s Parkers that you continue to support your community in good numbers – keep it up, and get the next generation involved too!  We need to show our strength now more than ever.

Queen’s Park Voice

Residents write, edit, illustrate, and produce this free community newsletter with help from Queen’s Park Forum.  We rely on kind-hearted souls to help with every aspect of it, if you would like to get involved please get in touch.

Delivering

We often need to get printed material thorugh letterboxes.  This may be a copy of Queen’s Park Voice newsletter or a flyer advertising an event or service.  With 4000 letterboxes to feed – we can only do it with your help.  Would you consider doing your block?

Befriending

Good neighbours look out for each other.  Over Christmas we helped children bring a smile to the faces of some of our most isolated residents.  The kids collected gifts, wrapped them up, and together we delivered them.  We did the coordination, but it wouldn’t have been possible without the good will and participation of local people.  We are now hoping to begin an informal befriending service to help some of our oldest and frailest residents.