Monthly Archives: March 2022

Locations for new trees

Posted on by Geoffrey Bowden

The 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

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REMINDER: Tree planting volunteer day

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The second tree planting volunteer day takes place on Saturday, 5th March. Volunteers will be supporting the Cityparks team planting eight saplings. The trees were purchased with funds awarded in successful bid to the Forestry Commission’s Urban Tree Challenge Fund. … Continue reading

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Play area consultation – have your say

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We are pleased to announce that, starting today, the City Council has launched a six week consultation on how to make the play area in Queen’s Park more accessible and shape its future for children and young people. The Friends … Continue reading

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Second tree planting volunteer day

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102 year-old Betty Hughes dropped by to support the Friends of Queen’ Park volunteers and Citypark’s Mark Syrett (seen on the right) who were out planting nine trees on Saturday. She told everyone, with a twinkle in her eye, that … Continue reading

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