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Community Group Support - ACP Ltd Mission Statement

UPDATED: 19/01/12

Community Group Support
ACP Ltd Mission Statement

With the company based and having ties in Havering for a lifetime, it is without doubt this family business has always understood the need and importance of local community, our commitment is deep rooted.

With the consequences of global warming and climate change becoming ever clearer, we believe it's imperative for us to help understand, preserve and understand our impact on the environment.

Our staff are passionate about understanding the natural world and combating the exploitation of our green spaces. We believe local business has a key role to play here, and it was decided that it was up to us to help make a difference. "A.C. Preou Limited were to be an integral part of this".

We were delighted when Julia took our ideals a step further. Since the birth of her children it became clear as to how we could help. We understand the benefits of a safe and clean environment and of its importance to our children's development. To ensure they have a safe, fun, clean green space, which they can explore, learn to appreciate nature and the natural world and, understand the role they can play in preserving our planet.

In November 2004 Julia created a Wish List for her children's favourite park, and invited all local residents to attend the first meeting of what was to become a strong and committed Friends Group. Achieving the high expectations of the Wish List proved to be an humongous task, but the volunteer's efforts have paid off. The formation of the Friends Group proved to be the catalyst in leading the way to the Refurbishment and Regeneration of Raphael Park.

The support and sponsorship that A.C.Preou Limted provide, enables the Friends of Raphael & Lodge Farm Parks to;

- promote the importance of the parks and their natural environment and eco-systems, thereby ensuring the maintenance of the park and its facilities
- ensure the parks facilities remain in tact for the whole community
- promote the park by organising the Raphael Park annual Summer Event. Our office staff happily volunteer their time to help out during the run up to, and on the day
- be part of the project management team preparing the application to Heritage Lottery and overseeing the community interests in the £2,663,365.00, Park Regeneration Works, which the London Borough of Havering were awarded funding in July 2011
- project manage the Lake Regeneration works. Funding was awarded to the Friends Group by the Environment Agency in May 2011
- liaison between the community and local authority (meetings during working hours)
- we also provide a meeting room, office machinery facilities, stationery and company vehicles

A.C.Preou Limited are making a real difference to the community in the support they provide. "We have a long term commitment to helping, supporting and being part of The Friends of Raphael & Lodge Farm Parks." Arthur Preou, Director.

We thank you for taking the time to read our mission and would urge you to support the Friends of Raphael & Lodge Farm Park by visiting their website www.forlfp.org and becoming a Friend.

"Preou, helping Havering be a better place"

Posted: 25th Jan 2012

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Next meeting - Monday 21st November 2011 - 7.30-9pm

Venue: Committee Room 3B, Town Hall, Main Road, Romford.

Posted: 1st Nov 2011

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New Sunday Litter Pick

New Sunday Litter Pick: Third Sunday of each month. Meeting at the playground in Raphaels Park at 10am. Starting from Sunday 21st August until further notice.

Posted: 1st Sep 2011

To our Wonderful Team of Volunteers

With our many thanks for your time, dedication and support.
from Len & Julia
The Friends of Raphael & Lodge Farm Parks




On behalf of The Friends of Raphael and Lodge Farm Park we would like to thank you for ensuring that our Music In The Park concert was such a great success, without you we couldn't have done it. We raised a whopping £ 2400.00. Which will enable us to continue to support our aims and objectives; to ensure that Raphael & Lodge Farm parks are a fun and safe place for all.

We have been inundated with so many compliments to you, our team of volunteers, who arranged and have been part of "The Music in the Park 2011", from beginnning to end, all in your spare time. We are very proud of you and our combined teams fantastic achievements and thank you for your time and dedication. The atmosphere which you created was wonderful, a true English summers afternoon in the park.

On our website you'll see some of the photos taken by Julia, and members of the public who have very kindly sent them into us.

Very Well Done !

Your Truly, for & on behalf of The Friends of Raphael & Lodge Farm Park

List of Volunteers

Arthur Preou
Brabra Green
Chris Oatham
Chris Sullivan
David Drury
David Long
Don Hodgekiss
Geoff Pepper
Peter Jacovou
Jo Allan
Kim McNulty
Len Oatham
Lin Stanely
Mike McKenzie
Marion Preou
Mandy Collett
Maggie Partridge
Nick Herold
Paula Broadmoor
Rich Hollis
Sally Smith
Steve Davies
Sue McKenzie
Susan Trayler
Terry Smith
Theresa Miller
Theresa Drury
Tracey Hayes
Trevor Preedy
The Boys - Charles, David and Zack; who got very wet putting up our posters !

Posted: 27th Jul 2011

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BBC: Lottery investment in London's parks reaches £100m

Lottery investment in London's parks has passed the £100m mark after two parks became the latest to receive support for restoration work.

Walpole Park in Ealing and Raphael Park in Romford will share £4.1m from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).

Read full story on BBC website:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-14087830

Posted: 11th Jul 2011

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