About the Group

Forest Fields Improvement Association came about from an idea from a local resident to get a grant for hanging baskets. Following this initiative an association of residents was duly formed initiated by the Partnership Council in the spring of 2008 and a number of community projects have been organised.

• 200+  Hanging Baskets for residents 2008
• 100+  Replanting of baskets 2009
• 150+  Replanting of baskets 2010 (flowers from Nottingham Bloom)
• Community Cricket Match involving the Community police and local people
• Public meeting on the planning application of a Supermarket in our neighbourhood
• Community Walk in the Peak District
• Community Meals
• Teenage Music Event and Cafe
• The Peoples Kitchen – catering for 70 people at the Sumac Centre including entertainment
• Noel St Leisure Centre Closure Day – inc. cafe, exhibition, sports hall activities and community water polo skills and match
• A Community Allotment has now been established at Whitemoor Allotments 2010 open to local people
• Regular contact with local authorities including Community Police, Youth Services, City Council Officers and Councillors

The Officers:

Secretary : Bill Dew (Russell Road)
Chair : Lynda Masters (Stanley Ave)
Vice Chair : Mohammad Shabir (Alberta Terrace)
Treasurer: Cathy Evans (Leslie Ave)

Project Organiser: Ian Pickering (Ewart Road)

Email: avikal55@hotmail.com