A New “Chatty Bench” at The Oval
Over the past few years, we’ve been developing projects to help combat loneliness in Cliftonville and to explore how public spaces can play a role in bringing people together. Parks,
New Wayfinding Signage – Community Survey
Over the coming months, we’ll be installing new wayfinding signage at The Oval as part of our wider work to improve walking, cycling and accessible movement in and around Cliftonville.
New Wayfinding at The Oval
Delighted to share we’ve secured funding for our Wayfinding Project, designed to help visitors on the Viking Coastal Trail find their way into Cliftonville and Margate discover everything our community
Fed Up with Dog Mess Everywhere? So Are We💩
🗣️ It’s time for action in Thanet! 💩 Our parks, beaches and streets are being blighted by dog fouling, and the lack of enforcement is leaving us with unhygienic public
Help us shape the future travel to The Oval
GRASS Cliftonville CIC is developing a future Travel Plan to make it easier, greener and healthier for everyone to reach The Oval Bandstand & Lawns. We’d love your input —
Cliftonville Dog Show 2025
The summer Bank Holiday Monday saw tails wagging, tricks performed, and dogs dressed to impress at the Cliftonville Dog Show 2025, held at The Oval Bandstand and Lawns. The sun
Margate Country Music Festival Returns 2026 – Save the Date!
We’re thrilled to announce that Margate Country Music Festival is back for its third year – and it’s set to be bigger and better than ever! Join us on Saturday
The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever 2025 — What a Day!
Wow. What an absolutely magical afternoon that was. On Sunday 27th July, The Oval turned a glorious sea of red as The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever made its return…
The Oval Wins Prestigious Green Flag Community Award!
We’re absolutely thrilled to announce that The Oval Bandstand & Lawns has been awarded a Green Flag Community Award, the international quality mark for well-managed parks and green spaces. This
Planning Application Update
We’re thrilled to share that at the Planning Committee meeting on Wednesday, 21 May 2025, our application to vary several planning conditions relating to The Oval Bandstand & Lawns was