Welcome

The Friends of Palmeira and Adelaide was established in 1997 as a residents association to improve the environment and amenities of Palmeira Mansions, Palmeira Square and Adelaide Crescent.  

We live in one of the South coast’s premier heritage sites comprising an architectural set-piece of Grade 2 and 2* early and mid 19th Century Listed Buildings. The elegant square and crescent sweep around two gardens within the Brunswick Town Conservation Area.

Our aim is to benefit all those who live in the area, and to support our community of local residents. We strive to create equal opportunities and good relations amongst all members of our community.


  • Remembering Peter Simpson

    Remembering Peter Simpson

    It is with great sadness that Peter Simpson, aged 85, passed away peacefully on 27th February with Katherine by his side. Peter’s humour and kindness will be sorely missed in Palmeira square. He leaves behind Katherine, his beloved wife, his son Daniel and daughter Melissa.

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  • Next Garden Clean and Clear – 9th March

    Next Garden Clean and Clear – 9th March

    The next clean and tidy event will take place on SATURDAY 9 March from 10am until about noon ( tea and biscuits and chat at the end). The Friends committee is delighted that Annie Mendelow and Andrea Martin completed the Leadership course for Garden Volunteers last week run by the City Council so that we…

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  • Online donation now available.

    Online donation now available.

    Thanks to the generosity of people like you donating to our general funds, we can continue to provide some basic resources for our community. We now have online donations available to make it even easier to support the residents association.

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  • New Footpaths for Adelaide

    New Footpaths for Adelaide

    Following much discussion and effort between FOPA, the council garden team and the local councillors over many months, we have had some much needed progress. As you may have seen the footpaths in Adelaide which had become very distressed and dangerous are being renewed. Along with this, work on the drainage for the ‘Adelaide pond’…

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Drone photography by Julius Gwyer

A passion for our local area

The aims of the association are to act for the residents in preserving and improving the gardens and general amenity of the area. 

Membership & Community

The Friends of Palmeira and Adelaide’ (FOPA) is a residents association for Palmeira and Adelaide area and membership is open to all who reside in the area. Creating a community for our area within our City.

Gardens

We are working to develop a group of volunteers that meet on a regular basis in the gardens to support Brighton and Hove City Council with gardening activities 

Actively liaises with other local organisations

  • The Council – Planning and Conservation
  • The Council – CityParks
  • The Council – CityClean
  • The Police – Law and order issues
  • Local Councillors

Socials

We also arrange social activities such as a Christmas party, Summer party and Coffee mornings..

Facebook Group

We have an active Facebook group, promoting our news, local events and activities and provides a space for members to discuss our area.

Fundraising

FOPA is a residents association run by volunteers and is reliant on the kind donations of its members. We appreciate all donations and are always looking for new ways to raise much needed funds.