Open-air cinema is a hit

Around eighty residents camped out in Formosa Garden on a luckily balmy evening on September 10th for an outdoor screening of the 1961 romantic comedy Breakfast at Tiffany's, which came out top of the poll from a choice of seven films. The event was kindly sponsored by local retirement living specialists Wallacea Living who also laid on the refreshments. Headsets were provided & the blue or red glow they gave off made for an almost ethereal sight as darkness fell! Huge thanks to the organisers Marc Scrimshire & Susan Wright -- something tells me it could be the first of many!

Farewell party stops the traffic

Dozens of local residents crowded into Formosa Street on September 3rd to say Goodbye to two of its best-loved & most familiar figures, Hiten & Darshna Patel, who ran Dhigs convenience store for a hard-to-credit 44 years. before handing over to new owners in mid-August.

The closure of Formosa Street was arranged by Westminster Councillor Melvyn Caplan who made a speech thanking the Patels for their exceptional service to the community, particularly during the dark days of Covid when they were a vital source not just of supplies but of human contact.

It was an emotional occasion, especially for Darshna as her husband gave a speech of thanks in reply...

....and again when he singled out his shop co-worker & friend Jassi Taylor for a special hug:

The Prince Alfred pub laid on lavish refreshments plus two cakes which seemed to say it all:

So good luck to Hiten & Darshna in their new life which we understand includes a well-earned holiday in India....

And the winner is ... "Breakfast at Tiffany's"

In the residents' poll for the garden's outdoor film screening on Sunday 10th September 2023, the winner has been confirmed as the 1961 American romantic comedy "Breakfast at Tiffany's". The film was directed by Blake Edwards and stars Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard.

The screening is kindly sponsored by Wallacea Living - local retirement living specialists who will also provide still & sparling wine, soft drinks and popcorn. Please arrive from 18.00 to secure your place - the screening will start at 19.30. Please bring your own headphones with a 3.5mm jack, a chair and a blanket if required.

Attendance is open to all - but it would help the organisers if you would confirm numbers for your party by emailing details to support@formosagarden.co.uk. This is to ensure we have sufficient refreshments and units for your headphones.