Tom Knowles

Tom Knowles

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Parkville Gardens AGM

August 17th, 2022 - Tom Knowles

First things first – a calendar entry. Parkville Gardens residents, please book yourself up for our annual general meeting (AGM).

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Quiz night success

July 13th, 2022 - Tom Knowles

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.

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Quiz night and community dinner

June 15th, 2022 - Tom Knowles

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.

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The latest from Parkville Gardens

May 18th, 2022 - Tom Knowles

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 …

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Latest news from Parkville Gardens

April 13th, 2022 - Tom Knowles

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.

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The latest from Parkville Gardens

March 18th, 2022 - Tom Knowles

Things to look forward to, things to look back on – there’s something of both in this month’s dispatch from Parkville Gardens.

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News from Parkville Gardens

February 17th, 2022 - Tom Knowles

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.

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The festive season is upon us!

December 16th, 2021 - Tom Knowles

How good to welcome the start of summer, the promise of Christmas, and freedom from lockdown with an open-air jazz concert!

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Latest news from Parkville Gardens

November 20th, 2021 - Tom Knowles

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.

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Get outdoors!

September 9th, 2021 - Tom Knowles

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.

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New life in Parkville Gardens

August 12th, 2021 - Tom Knowles

A small ray of sunshine has pierced the grey skies of winter and the recurring gloom of lockdowns.

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Latest news from Parkville Gardens

July 15th, 2021 - Tom Knowles

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.

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Parkville Gardens Community Picnic

March 18th, 2021 - Tom Knowles

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.

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Welcome to Parkville Gardens

February 18th, 2021 - Tom Knowles

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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