Peter Bourne modestly describes himself on his LinkedIn profile as an “Unqualified Elm Researcher with 30 years experience.” In fact, he is one of the country’s acknowledged experts in the genus and is highly regarded by Brighton & Hove City Council, … Continue reading
Posted in News | Comments Off on Guided tour of Queen’s Park’s Elm collectionThe Friends of Queen’s Park are considering bidding for funds to allow an outside gym to be installed in park. However, before committing to making an application the committee has launched its own consultation with the community to test its … Continue reading
Posted in News | Comments Off on Have your say – should there be an outside gym in the Park?Friends of Queen’s Park have teamed up with the Sussex Wildlife Trust to arrange a series of park walks to kick-start wildlife audit. The first takes place on Thursday 30th June between 11.30 and 12:30. it will be led by Sussex … Continue reading
Posted in News | Comments Off on Sign up for the butterfly walkThe first phase planting of the trees purchased with money from the Friends of Queen’s Park’s successful bid to the Forestry Commission’s Urban Tree Challenge Fund (UTCF) has been completed. On-going maintenance will now become a focal point for volunteer … Continue reading
Posted in News | Comments Off on Locations for new treesYou are invited to be part of the Friends of Queen’s Park volunteer force supporting the Cityparks team planting the first phase of trees purchased with the funds awarded to us as a result of our successful bid to the … Continue reading
Posted in News | Comments Off on Tree planting volunteer dayThe date for the Friends of Queen’s Park (FoQP) popular dog show, Bark in the Park, has been set for Saturday, 9th July. Once again, Coastway Vets will be partnering with FoQP and all funds raised will be going towards … Continue reading
Posted in News | Comments Off on Date for Bark in the Park 2022 is setToday’s planned volunteer day, which was to be dedicated to planting the first phase of trees funded through our successful Urban Tree Challenge Fund (UTCF) bid, has had to be temporarily postponed. Unfortunately, Cityparks have, so far, been unable to secure the … Continue reading
Posted in News | Comments Off on Today’s tree planting is postponedBrighton & Hove City Council are working closely with Friends of Queen’s Park (FoQP) and members the local community to develop a questionnaire, for the local community to have their say on what a revamped playground should look like. The questionnaire is to be … Continue reading
Posted in News | Comments Off on Coming soon: have your say on the playground refurbishmentThe Friends of Queen’s Park have joined forces with the Queen’s Park Tennis Club to purchase a debribrillator. The life-saving equipment is to be fixed to the exterior wall of the tennis clubhouse and first aid and training sessions in its … Continue reading
Posted in News | Comments Off on Joint funding for Queen’s Park defibrillatorSupporters of the Friends of Queen’s Park can now enjoy social membership of Queen’s Park Tennis club. Social membership will entitle you to use the club’s bar and facilities, as well as getting a discount should you wish to hire … Continue reading
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