Formosa Amenity

Formosa Annual General Meeting : Wednesday 27 June 2012

Susan Wright — Thu, 17 May 2012 21:47:56 +0000

The AGM of Formosa Amenity Ltd will be held at St Joseph’s School, Lanark Road, Maida Vale, London W9 on 27 June 2012 at 7.30pm.

Agenda

Approve the Report of the Directors and audited Financial Statements
Confirmation of Directors
Authorise the Directors to appoint an accountant and to fix appropriate remuneration
Presentation and discussion of tree management proposals
AOB

A copy of the audited accounts to the year ending September 2011 can be viewed from the link on the “Board” page on this website.

The Directors of Formosa Amenity

Summer Fun Day & Garden Party : Saturday 23 June 2012

Susan Wright — Mon, 07 May 2012 21:41:28 +0000

This year, Fun Day will be a Garden Party for all on Saturday 23^rd June 2pm – 9pm, showcasing the best local traders and with thrilling new attractions

The Kids’ Zone

Bouncy octopus, 3-lane bungee run, bouncy castle, 30-foot inflatable caterpillar, freshly made candy floss & popcorn!

The Olympic Zone

Giant games – new this year – twister, quoits and jenga

Tug of War

One massive contest, do sign up now: info@formosaamenity.co.uk

The Party Zone

The splendid marquee has the day’s main events covered.

Delicious hog roast from around 2pm

Two fun children’s magic shows

Soul band at 6pm and 8pm

“Pop Up” Little Venice

We’re talking to local businesses, inviting them to set up stalls with tastings, offers and giveaways which will allow you to discover the best of Little Venice, both established and new.

The Terrace

We’ll be putting out seats and tables for the comfortable enjoyment of the hog roast, Pimms, your own picnics and – when you aren’t dancing – the evening’s music.

Have we missed anything? Want to get involved? Do get in touch to show your support or to offer to lend a hand: info@formosaamenity.co.uk

Open Garden Squares Weekend : Sunday 10 June 2012

Susan Wright — Mon, 07 May 2012 21:38:34 +0000

The Garden will be open to the public from 2pm to 5pm during Open Garden Squares Weekend. Visitors will be able to buy tickets at the gate and tickets bought at other gardens will also be valid for entry. For other gardens in the scheme, see www.opensquares.org.

Queen’s Jubilee Lunch : Sunday 3 June 2012

Susan Wright — Mon, 07 May 2012 21:36:55 +0000

Instead of a street party, why not have lunch in the garden and invite your neighbours and friends to join you? No need, just this once, to ask permission for parties of more than 10: just bring out your own tables and chairs – and lunch, of course – and join in the national celebrations. We only ask that you don’t bring any glass outside and everything must be cleared away by 9pm. For ideas see www.theBIGlunch.com.

Change to Dog lead hours

Susan Wright — Mon, 07 May 2012 21:35:09 +0000

From 25 March 2012 until the clocks go back on 28 October 2012 dog walkers are asked to walk their dogs on leads in the garden. Thank you.

Newsletter : April 2012

Susan Wright — Mon, 07 May 2012 21:18:34 +0000

In this issue :

Summer Events in the Garden

Sunday 3 June – Queen’s Jubilee lunch
Sunday 10 June – Open Garden Squares weekend
Saturday 23 June – Summer Fun Day and Garden Party

Formosa Amenity Annual General Meeting – Wednesday 27 June 2012
Garden Renovation Plans
Change to dog walking hours – on leads from 9am please, 25 March-28 October 2012

For full details download a copy of the Newsletter April 2012 from here.

Formosa Christmas Lights – Thursday 1st December 2011

Susan Wright — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 10:48:15 +0000

You are invited to an hour of Christmas music, mulled wine, hot chocolate and mince pies under the Big Tree in the Garden on Thursday, 1^st December, at 6.15 for 6.30, for the launch of Formosa’s Christmas lights.

Formosa Firework Party – Saturday 5 November 2011

Susan Wright — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 09:21:56 +0000

It’s that time of year again! The Garden will be hosting our annual firework and bonfire party on Saturday November 5th at 6.30 for 7pm. If you’ve not been before, its a fabulous opportunity to socialise with your neighbours whilst enjoying the fun.

Schedule of events

6.30pm – The Formosa bonfire is lit!
6.50pm – Garden gate closes

7pm – Formosa Firework display starts
7.20pm -Formosa Firework display ends

We need wood!!

Last year’s bonfire was one of the biggest we’ve had in several years, helped by the amount of wood you all delivered to the bonfire site. If you have access to wood which we can use, please stack it by the side of the shed at the south end of the garden. Please do ensure your contributions are stacked neatly in this area

Enjoying the fireworks safely

Fireworks are fantastic but, as we all know, they can be dangerous. To keep everyone safe, we’ll be placing a ribbon around the display area and will need your help to ensure that you and your guests are behind the ribbon for 7pm. Thank you! This year, we are also asking residents not to bring glass into the garden for safety reasons as there was considerable broken glass last year.

Proposal to pedestrianise Formosa Street

Susan Wright — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 09:05:24 +0000

There is a petition to pedestrianise Formosa Street between Castellain Road and Warrington Crescent. You may be interested in giving your feedback to Westminster as this in “the backyard”.

The Formosa Amenity estate does extend to Formosa Street, and the houses, pub, shops and hotel are bound by the Rent Charge Deed. However, the Rent Charge Deed does not cover issues relating to road usage (that is for Westminster to decide), so there will not be a representation on this from Formosa Amenity Limited.

Be aware that there are lots of views floating around on this. Some of the shops do not want the street pedestrianized as they feel losing the pay and display car park bays will hurt their business. Conversely, some of the shops, especially the food outlets, are keen to have the street pedestrianized as it may increase customers in summer months.

Residents again have diverse views. Some are keen to have a pedestrianized area and more of an open area that has no car traffic, others are concerned about the noise from food retail units and the pub customers spilling out to a broader area. Some have said a compromise would be to seal off one end of that part of Formosa St to leave the parking bays. Others have suggested to make that part of Formosa Street one way.

As with all these things, there are many people in the neighbourhood and therefore many views around.

The Board is not putting forward a point of view here, but in the spirit of making sure residents are aware of issues in the Formosa Amenity estate, we thought you should be aware of the petition, some of the pros and cons we’ve heard so far, and let you voice your opinions directly to the Council.

The petition can be found here: http://petitions.westminster.gov.uk/Formosa/

Many thanks

The Formosa Amenity Board

Neighbourhood Watch Meeting : Tuesday 20 September 2011

Susan Wright — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 08:53:50 +0000

Residents of Warrington Crescent are invited to attend a meeting of a new Neighbourhood Watch group on Tuesday 20 September 2011 at 7.30pm The meeting will be held at the Basement Flat, 55D Warrington Crescent W9. If you are interested in attending or for further information please contact PCSO Sophie Bharj on 07920 233949.

This Neighbourhood Watch is to cover Randolph Crescent, Randolph Avenue, Clifton Gardens and Warrington Crescent.