We were delighted to hear from Heinz our representative from Retail Profile; (the UK's shopping centre income and quality customer experience; they specialise in leasing unique and temporary retail space with bespoke, modern retail merchandising.)

That during our stint in The Glades at Bromley Kent, we were noticed and short listed for an award held at The Dorchester, London on June 24th 2009

The Sceptre Awards 2009, recognises the best practice and the best people in the shopping centre industry, and are pre-eminent accolades in the shopping centre industry.

Over the past 10 years, The SCEPTRE Awards have put the spotlight on management teams, retailers and suppliers that demonstrate real excellence. In 2009 it is The Dorchester's superb ballroom which will host the Awards, presented in 13 categories. Wooden Spoon, the children's charity of the rugby world, will benefit from the fund raising activities around the programme.

They have asked readers in May 2009 to vote online for Retailer of the Year, and this year's Lifetime Achievement Award. The winners were announced at the Awards ceremony. Fergus Slattery, former Irish rugby captain and British Lions star, was our compere for the night, and all guests were entertained by Darius, an extraordinary magician!
At this glittering SCEPTRE Awards 2009 dinner at London's Dorchester Hotel, the industry's brightest and best were rewarded for their contribution to shopping centres across the UK and Ireland.

We are delighted to tell you that when they announced the winners of our category: The UK Short Term Merchant of the Year award, we came RUNNERS UP! Yes Second and Kayleigh and Karen proudly accepted their awards….

Well gone Girls.. Not bad for four months work……!!!

 

 

 

 

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June 2Oth 2009 Party in the Park

Jimmy Day!

 

 In the name of Britney " We did it again"

I recieved this email from Baz who is proving to be Legend. He compiles all  the information, acts , etc
and puts on a great show.
On behalf of everyone Baz Thankyou and Well done!
 
 
"Just a quick note to say Saturday was a fantastic day - everyone contributed above and beyond the call of duty. 

"The weather had a couple of 'iffy' moments, the power supply had a couple of unusual moments, and one colourful turn of phrase from one of the bands had me apologising to a mum who was complaining to the police and security about obscenity - I agreed with her and told off the parents of the singer. Glad the Rolling Stones weren't playing - Mick swears on stage, and Mama Jagger must be 95 if she's a day...

 My one compliant - my 4 year old son probably spent about £20 between the fun fair and the café - I just want to know where he got the money!

Dave - you were a star on the emcee front, you really held it together whilst Rob and Ben and I and our team of stagehands plugged, unplugged and shifted a truckload of gear and talent left, right and centre. 

Aysin, thanks for all the drinks and sandwiches from everyone on the stage and backstage - that kept us all from keeling over. Hope you had a good day at the café.

Gemma, you and your team were very supportive, thanks for helping all the ins and outs of the performers and sound crew - I know you had lots of other concerns.

Jim, you were cool, calm and collected, and that helps the rest of us in slight panic mode take a deep breath. And thanks for your kind words on stage.

Finally, can anyone tell me what Mayor Stevie B and his stalker were arguing about? Looked like it was all going to kick off for a minute. The quick response by Security and the Police prevented an incident. Although, MAYOR PUNCHES STALKER AFTER 'FRIENDLY NEIGHBOUR' speech might have been amusing on the cover of the NewsShopper or Mercury next week...

Thanks again, one and all,"

Baz
 

Hi, I want to share a slideshow on Flickr with you. It's of a set called "PARTY IN THE PARK III - Jimmy Day". Hope you like it!

-- pistachios1

PARTY IN THE PARK III - JIMMY DAY PARTY IN THE PARK III - Jimmy Day
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fsor/sets/72157620101087631/show/

About the set
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Manor House Gardens Party In The Park 3 (PITP3) - Jimmy Day - 20 June 2009

A selection of things from the set

PARTY IN THE PARK III - JIMMY DAY PARTY IN THE PARK III - JIMMY DAY PARTY IN THE PARK III - JIMMY DAY PARTY IN THE PARK III - JIMMY DAY PARTY IN THE PARK III - JIMMY DAY

(By the way, if the set link doesn't work, try copying and pasting it from this email into your browser's address bar.)

Flickr is almost certainly the best photo management and sharing application in the world. If you'd like to see what I use it for you can check out my profile page or browse my photostream.
 
 
                     
 
                           
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    
 
 
        
Gemma with Elvis
The Real STAR OF THE DAY
WELL DONE!
 
 AND FINALLY!
 
 
 
 
THANK YOU GLENDALE !
 
 
 
 
 
NEW

WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE OPENING OF THE FIRST PISTACHIOS IN THE PARK FRANCHISE!! 

    

 

 

PISTACHIOS IN THE PARK, EAST GRENNWICH PLEASUANCE

 OFF CHEVENING ROAD, GREENWICH.

 We are delighted to be working not only with Greenwich Council and the East Greenwich Pleasuance Friends Group, but in the award winning purpose built Cafe builidng.

Architects Jo Watkins and Alexander Sedgely have designed the building to be as sustainable and environmentally friendly as possible.

The design includes a green roof with meadow plants. It is hoped the roof will minimise rainwater run-off, increase insulation and provide a haven for insects and butterflies among the plants.

The building also uses solar energy to provide the under floor heating and hot water for the cafe and toilets.

 

The Pleasaunce will also have toilets for the first time thanks to the development.

Greenwich Council and the Friends of East Greenwich Pleasaunce community group came together to get the project off the ground.

Secretary of the group Kate Powling said: "We've got solar panels on the roof and as the cafe will be covered in plants throughout the year, it will, literally, be a green building".

We welcome too the Pistachios in the Park Team Elizabeth Cooper who owns the Franchise and look forward to working with her in the future.

You can contact her by email on egp_pistachiosinthepark@yahoo.com.

or Tel: 0208 853 4675 Mob:07939 080212

Watch this space for more news soon!!!

 
 
 
Who we are
 
 
 
 
      
              
 
Well, let us take some time to explain everything, including; who we work with (partnerships), why we do it, why we are so successful and how we have got to our concept.

We have successfully managed to set up and run a permanent and well-established coffee shop at Manor House Gardens. The venture, known as 'Pistachios in the Park', provides non-greasy food that is "Jamie Oliver friendly" - chips, burgers and other similar unhealthy food are not served.

The café experiences continual support from the local community and the user groups. It is run in partnership with Glendale and Lewisham Local Authority. In addition to normal day-to-day running of the café, we liaise with the local community to support activities taking place in the park throughout the year which enable the business to be involved in providing food and snacks for those using the park. Examples of activities that we successfully organise include Farmers' Food markets, annual organised picnics and theme parties for events such as Halloween.

We are currently engaged in a project with Lewisham council and Glendale Management to enhance the use of Parks and Open Green Spaces within the borough through the provisions of catering services. Pistachios in the Park's aim is to revive community interest and use of parks and open green spaces within a safe, family-oriented environment.

Manor House Gardens  
Tel: 07766221825