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FOPA : Annual Party 2019
This year following the AGM on the 12th January 2019 at 6pm, FOPA will be holding the Annual Party from 6.30pm – 8.30pm.
With fizz, soft drinks and canapes along with some great Raffle prizes to be won. Book your ticket at party@fopa.co.uk for only £10 per person. Limited numbers available.
22nd AGM: 12th January 2019
The Friends of Palmeira and Adelaide Residents Association
22nd Annual General Meeting, will take place at The Cornerstone Centre at 6pm on Saturday 12th January 2019.
Followed by the annual party from 6.30pm-8.30pm (£10 per person, contact party@fopa.co.uk for further information or to book your ticket)
Artists Open Houses CHRISTMAS 2018, 1 & 2, 8 & 9 December
This weekend, once again Number Ten (10 Palmeira Sq) has opened its doors for the Christmas Artist Open Houses. Resident artist Janie Ranger has a beautiful space which once again will be filled with an eclectic mix of artists and makers. Please support our local artists and enjoy a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie (in aid of Shelter) whilst browsing both the works for sale and the owners collection of curiosities.
Tuesday 4th December at 4.30pm is the lighting of the Annual Christmas Tree at the Floral Clock, Palmeira Square
Tuesday 4th December at 4.30pm is the lighting of the Annual Christmas Tree at the Floral Clock, Palmeira Square. Everyone Welcome.
New Trees on Palmeira Sq for the future
As part of FOPA ‘s continued efforts to keep our public gardens looking good for the whole community. Three 12ft oaks were purchased from the donations of our members, delivered last week and have been planted by Matt the gardener.
Early photo of St John’s – circa 1865
An interesting early photo of St John’s circa 1865 has been discovered by Richard Hawkes (FOPA Heritage)
We have a new guest in the Square.
Admire Soraya our giant painted Snail sculpture as you explore our great city at a snail’s pace!
You can download a copy of our Route Map, or pick one up at your local Martlets Charity Shop, and follow The Snailway to discover each and every one of our Snails.
South & South East in Bloom – Moved up a grade to ‘Advancing’
South & South East in Bloom – Its Your Neighbourhood 2018 The Friends of Palmeira and Adelaide
This year Palmeira & Adelaide moved up a grade to ‘Advancing’. We are very please with this result and look to continue the success for 2019.
Artist’s impression of proposed alterations to Adelaide Crescent in 1965 discovered.
This fascinating image from 1965 shows a proposal for altering the Adelaide ramps to accommodate road widening along Kingsway.