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Parkville Gardens AGM
First things first – a calendar entry. Parkville Gardens residents, please book yourself up for our annual general meeting (AGM).
Read MoreQuiz night success
It may have been dark and chilly outside, but there was plenty of warmth, light and good cheer at the Parkville Gardens Residents’ Association’s (PGRA) Quiz Night and Community Dinner on June 23.
Read MoreQuiz night and community dinner
Friends, neighbours, students, locals one and all – take the plunge and join us for our Quiz Night and Community Dinner on June 23 – especially if you’ve never come to one of our events before. Don’t be shy! Invite your friends and make up a team. We promise you a warm welcome, lots of fun, great entertainment, and a hearty meal – all for $20, and even less if you are a paid-up member.
Read MoreThe latest from Parkville Gardens
Little by little the days are getting shorter and soon they’ll turn wintry. If that prospect dampens your spirits, here’s something to cheer you up …
Read MoreLatest news from Parkville Gardens
Amid global turmoil and national flood disasters, the Parkville Gardens neighbourhood is fortunate to have remained a place of calm and natural appeal. It’s also been a quiet time for community activities, but that’s about to change.
Read MoreThe latest from Parkville Gardens
Things to look forward to, things to look back on – there’s something of both in this month’s dispatch from Parkville Gardens.
Read MoreNews from Parkville Gardens
December in Parkville Gardens was busy! The Parkville Gardens Residents’ Association (PGRA) held two big events in the lead-up to Christmas – an open-air jazz concert and the AGM, both of which were very successful.
Read MoreThe festive season is upon us!
How good to welcome the start of summer, the promise of Christmas, and freedom from lockdown with an open-air jazz concert!
Read MoreLatest news from Parkville Gardens
The wild storms of the night before left a trail of damage. Some trees fell down and many branches were strewn on paths and streets. Fortunately, it appears there were no human casualties and no homes damaged. So, there’s much to be thankful for, not least the council workers tackling the massive clean-up job.
Read MoreGet outdoors!
Spring has arrived and made lockdown strolls around Parkville Gardens more inviting. Blue skies, warm sunshine and glimpses of blossom and flowers do much to lift our spirits.
Read MoreNew life in Parkville Gardens
A small ray of sunshine has pierced the grey skies of winter and the recurring gloom of lockdowns.
Read MoreLatest news from Parkville Gardens
This communiqué from Parkville Gardens can begin again with good news! Sixty local residents – 50 adults and 10 children – came together to enjoy a festive community dinner on Friday, June 25, just before the end of the financial year. The venue was the Reggio Calabria Club, where our genial host was Carlo Parvia.
Read MoreParkville Gardens Community Picnic
Beautiful sunshine plus the promise of pony rides, children’s games and a food van brought Parkville Gardens residents out in force on Sunday, March 7. After having had to cancel a similar event at the last minute in 2020, the Parkville Gardens Residents’ Association (PGRA) was keen for the Community Picnic to be a big success – and that’s what it turned out to be.
Read MoreWelcome to Parkville Gardens
Parkville Gardens is a unique eco-friendly neighbourhood in the very north-west corner of Parkville. It has a history and character of its own.
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