July Events Kick Off This Weekend in Watermans Park
Summer Bandstands return plus a Gardening and Citizen Science Afternoon
A previous performance in Watermans Park. Picture: Guy Lambert
July 1, 2025
The programme of events for July in Watermans Park kicks off this weekend with gardening, music and more.
On Saturday 5 July from 2–4pm there is aGardening and Citizen Science Afternoon. The Friends will be weeding and tidying up the flower beds near the western entrance, training climbing plants over the pergolas, and taking part in 10-minute flower-insect timed counts—with results submitted to the UK Pollinator Monitoring Scheme.
It’s a way to meet neighbours, support biodiversity, and enjoy the outdoors. Families are welcome but you are asked to wear suitable clothing and gloves and bring tools if you have them (there’ll also be some to share).
You can stick around afterwards for the first of the free Summer Bandstands which are taking place every Saturday during the month starting at 4pm and hosted by musician Edwin Addis.
For the first week Gareth Haze and Compound Radius will be performing. Gareth Haze is a South African-born, London, UK-based singer-songwriter whose musical journey is rooted in both family tradition and a diverse array of influences. Drawing inspiration from the rich tapestry of folk, rock, pop, and blues, Gareth’s music is a vibrant fusion that is both acoustic and dynamically electrified when the song calls for it.
Compound Radius’ music is such that at the core they are an alternative rock band with constantly evolving inspiration from other music genres such as funk, soul, baul, folk, pop, Indian classical, ethnic, electronic, heavy metal, etc. just to name a few.
There’ll be deck chairs and cushions available, or feel free to bring your own seating or picnic blanket. The shade from parasols and gazebos will be welcome too.
Line-ups for other dates are being finalised—check the Friends website for updates. The Friends are especially excited to welcome back the Speak Out Choir on Saturday 12 July.
This year, the Friends will be raising funds for Speak Out in Hounslow, a local charity supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. You can find the fundraising page here.
The main aim of the Friends of Watermans Park is to help protect, conserve and enhance Watermans Park, its environs and access to the River Thames for the enjoyment of residents and visitors.
It was formed by a group of local people who envisage a vibrant community amenity which can host community events as well as an attractive recreational area for all.
If you would like to get involved visit the Friends website where there’s a form to complete or contact Philip Jones at chair@friendsofwatermanspark.org.
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