Blondin Consortium
Blondin Consortium Gives Back
Making a difference within our community
Our journey to making a difference
A chance meeting
In 2018 two community minded individuals, Karen and Linda met each other for the first time and decided that a collaboration of minds would be the way forward to making a difference in the community. Users of Blondin Park were asked what they wanted to see within the park, Unanimously the answer was toilets. To have toilets there had to be a building. The Blondin Consortium was formed with its first mission.
How we did it
Making a Difference
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We engaged with Ealing council for permission to use their land.
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We fundraised across local parks and community events.
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Having designed a building we approached funders including the London Marathon Charitable Trust with our project.
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2020 we were ready to place our order for the Community Pavilion.
Making a difference amongst our Community
The Blondin Park Community Pavilion, a social warm place, opened its doors in September 2021 offering a café and venue hire facilities.
The Blondin Pavilion
What we have achieved
Fundraised for a building - cost £450,000
Running the café with a team of volunteers including some with special needs
Operating the mirror room providing daily exercise classes run by professionals and a party venue for weekends
Fundraised for wayfaring lights around the paths of the park
Installed 5 street lights to aid those leaving the pavilion late at night - controlled by the consortium
Installed an outdoor table tennis table and a foot volleyball table
Conservation work includes weeding, mulching and tree planting
Commissioned Ealing amateur photographers art project which is on display in the park
It's not just about toilets
Events
The Pavilion Café is open 7 days a week. Run by volunteers offering a friendly service.
The Consortium take the lead
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on volunteering opportunities including
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Duke of Edinburgh
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Conservation work
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Managing the bookings for the sports pitch
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General park maintenance
Every day is an event but nothing like Father Christmas arriving on a trike. This year the event will take place at 2pm on 9th December 2023
Where else can you find a coffee or a cup of tea for a pound? Our barista coffee is only £2.50. Home made cakes finish off the visit a treat
Making a Difference
We know we have created an amazing hub for our community but we ask you to visit us and then spread the word so that we can reach more people.
We are open to new suggestions so if there is something you would like to see us do - please let us know.
Making a Difference