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
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 an outdoor table tennis table and a foot volleyball table
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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 in the park
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Litter pick the park weekly
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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Work experience
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Conservation work
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Managing the bookings for the sports pitch
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General park maintenance
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Hiring out the mirror room
Every day is an event but nothing like Father Christmas arriving on a trike. This year Christmas will take place at 1pm on 14th December 2024. There will be some dance performances by both children and adults followed by carol singing. We will advertise the poster here once we have designed it.
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. All made by our volunteers.
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