Blondin Consortium
Blondin Consortium Gives Back
Making a difference within our community
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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
About us
Blondin Consortium is a community organisation that is built on a strong foundation of volunteers and people of all ages and nationalities coming together to create a social hub. We provide a platform for people to socialise, connect and give back in a variety of ways. Our volunteers are dedicated to making a difference in the community, and we believe that everyone has something to contribute, no matter their age or background.
Join us in our mission to make our community a better place.
2018 - present
What we have achieved
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Fundraised for a building - cost £450,000
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Running the café with a team of volunteers including some with special needs
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Operating the mirror room providing daily exercise classes run by professionals and a party venue for weekends
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Fundraised for wayfaring lights around the paths of the park
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Installed 5 street lights to aid those leaving the pavilion as the nights draw in - controlled by the consortium
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Installed two outdoor table tennis tables and two foot volleyball tables
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Conservation work includes weeding, mulching and tree planting
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Commissioned Ealing amateur photographers art project which is on display within the park
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Litter pick the park weekly in addition to park maintenance
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Installed secure fencing alongside the pedestrian access near the nature reserve
The Pavilion Café is open 7 days a week. Run by volunteers offering a friendly service.
Opening hours:
Monday, Thursday,
10am to 3pm
Tuesday, Wednesday
10am to 4pm
Friday
10am to 3pm
Saturday, Sunday
8.30 to 4pm or later depending on bookings
Come and try the Wednesday Lunch Club. Great value and an opportunity to socialise
Making a Difference