The Oval Swing Fest
Swing into action this summer at The Oval Bandstand’s first-ever Swing Fest on Saturday, May 25th, kicking off from 12pm until 9pm! Get ready for a day filled with sizzling
Santa Claus at Cliftonville Christmas Festival 2023
Add a little magic to the festive season with a visit to see Father Christmas in his grotto. He’s been busy all year preparing for the big day, and has
Unveil the Magic Under the Stars: Cliftonville Outdoor Cinema 2024 – Experience Cinema Like Never Before!
Cliftonville Outdoor Cinema Unveils Spectacular Line-up for 2024: Grease, E.T., and Mamma Mia to Light Up the Silver Screen Get ready for an unforgettable cinematic experience, as Cliftonville Outdoor Cinema
Demanding Greater Scrutiny of TDC’s Ambitious Projects
On Thursday 20th July we had the opportunity to attend TDC’s Oversight and Scrutiny Panel meeting, where a diverse group of cross-party councillors grilled senior Officers and Cabinet members regarding
A Social Enterprise driven by community
In a world where money reigns supreme, GRASS Cliftonville CIC is putting people before profit at The Oval Bandstand and Lawns. Instead of focusing on shareholder gain, we have decided
The Oval’s Maintenance Regime
Hey folks, did you know that the GRASS Cliftonville Community Interest Company (CIC) owns and runs The Oval Bandstand and Lawns? It’s an amazing place, spread over 4.2 acres, that
Oval Regeneration Works Update
Hey everyone! We’d like to repost some news we recently shared in our summer newsletter and on our socials! Earlier this year, we kicked off a programme of essential
Community Rep Resigns from Margate Town Deal Board
Stephen Darrer was the community representative on the Margate Town Deal Board, the following is his resignation letter, dated 19th June 2023. Dear Mr. Horton, I am writing to formally
The Oval’s MTD Project: A Tale of Missed Opportunities
Introduction: During the summer of 2022, we finally embarked on an ambitious project to revitalise The Oval Bandstand & Lawns in Margate, thanks to the Early Development Funding from the
Why the Margate Town Deal is Failing – Part 3…
Our final post is about the negotiations between GRASS Cliftonville CIC and Thanet District Council (TDC) regarding our Margate Town Deal (MTD) Grant Agreement. This agreement is crucial for the