About Churchill Gardens
In nineteenth century Boscombe, between the 1860s and 1880s, whilst much of the surrounding area was undergoing rapid development, a green space was kept for cricket and other sports and recreations. This was originally called Gower Gardens and was edged with rhododenrons and other shrubs. As pressure to build houses grew it was felt important that a green area be retained and so Churchill Gardens (named after Randolph Churchill, father of Winston) was built, between 1893 and 1912 in Early Vernacular and Domestic Revival styles, enclosing a large gardenesque green square. The open and airy square (though not a perfect square) is characterised by features such as ornate fretwork porches and balconies, tile hung gables with mock Tudor timberwork and Elizabethan-style glazing, and Arts & Crafts ideas of skilled workmanship and materials. It is now the heart of Churchill Gardens Conservation Area.
Join Now
The Churchill Garden Community Association is a constituted community group originally formed back in 2009 as The Friends of Churchill Gardens. Reformed in 2022, we have since changed the name and elected a new engaged and enthusiastic committee with refreshed membership. Membership is open to anyone who shares the aims of the group.
The Aims of Churchill Garden Community Association
Conservation
To enhance, conserve and manage the park and its assets.
Community
To develop and provide opportunities for the community to enjoy the park and its assets, and to nurture Community involvement.
Connections
To further develop opportunities for the individuals to come together and actively encourage and nurture the Community.
Why become a Member?
- Make your voice heard – vote on matters up for discussion, stand for election onto the committee and/or vote at our AGM in June each year.
- Help represent our diverse community – we need our membership to reflect the needs of ALL residents, young and old, homeowners and renters, people who are new to the area and long-term residents.
- Meet local community partners at our quarterly Members Meetings – local councillors, council officers, police and other officials are invited to attend these meetings giving YOU the opportunity to voice your concerns.
- Find out what’s happening in Churchill Gardens before anyone else – as a member you’ll receive email update with highlights, minutes of all meetings and be kept up to date with any developments that affect Churchill Gardens.
- Have a real impact on improvements to Churchill Gardens – it’s not without its challenges but as a group we are striving to create effective partnerships with local organisation and have our voice heard and represented to BCP Council to make real, positive change.
Membership is open to anyone who shares the aims of the Churchill Gardens Community Association. Members must actively seek to represent the group and its aims in their conduct and communication.
The Comittee
Chairperson – Nic Coram
Vice Chairperson – Jack Maguire
Treasurer – Adam Playfair
Committee Members – Abigail McQueen, Becky Playfair, Sammy Davies, Damian Maguire