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History walks postponed
Posted 2 weeks ago
It is with regret that, due to a health issue, local historian Peter Crowhurst has been forced to postponed his planned Queen’s Park history walks that were due to take place during August. Pending a medical procedure, Peter hopes to be able to offer some new history walk dates in the Autumn.
Commenting, Geoffrey Bowden, Friends of Queen’s Park said: “I am certain that everyone wishes Peter a speedy recovery once he has had his treatment.”
HISTORY WALKS RETURN
Posted 3 weeks ago
In August local historian Peter Crowhurst (pictured) will be leading two Queen’s Park history walks covering 
the development of Queen’s Park and the adjacent streets, that were once part of the park estate.
The first walk is on Sunday, 16th and will start at 11 am at the Park Street entrance. It is expected to last an hour and three quarters. The second will take place on Sunday, 23rd August and will start from the same location.
Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.
As the walk covers all areas of the Park, participants are asked not to bring their dogs. Click HERE to reserve your place and remember to specify which of the two dates you wish to take part in.
BIG Summer clean-up
Posted 3 weeks ago
A BIG Summer clean up will take place after Junior Parkrun on Sunday, 26th July. Volunteers should sign in at the Queen’s Park Tennis Clubhouse from 10:30 onwards.
Tools and protective gloves will be provided and all children taking part will get free biscuits and fruit juice.
NEW DATE FOR RESCHEDULED BARK IN THE PARK
Posted 2 months ago
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The rescheduled date for Bark in the Park 2026 is Saturday, 26th September. The Coastway Vets tent will be opening up for registrations at 11am with the winner of Best in Show to be announced around 4pm.
All money raised gets ploughed back into the maintenance of the park.
If you want to book a pitch email:chair@fqpbrighton.net
CELEBRATE JUNIOR PARKRUN’S SECOND BIRTHDAY
Posted 2 months ago
To celebrate the second birthday of the Queen’s Park Junior Parkrun on Sunday 28th June, all children taking part are being encourage to come dressed to impress a Queen; that really can mean anything!
We’d love to celebrate by lining the route with the biggest cheer squad we’ve had, so if you are free, then please let us know, and we’ll add you to our roster. To become a regular volunteer for Junior Parkrun, which takes place every Sunday at 9 am, click HERE.
GUIDED BUTTERFLY WALK
Posted 2 months ago
This year’s guided butterfly walk takes place on Wednesday 10th June from 10.30 – 11.30 with Huw Morgan from Sussex Wildlife Trust leading the walk. Donations are welcome to the SWT on the day but not expected. The walk starts from outside the Queen’s Park Tennis Club at 10:30 am.
If you wish to take part click on this LINK
BARK IN THE PARK POSTPONED
Posted 2 months ago
– rain and blustery winds forecast for Saturday
With the weather forecast predicting rain and blustery wind for much of Saturday, the Friends of Queen’s Park have reluctantly decided to postpone its annual community dog show, Bark in the Park.
An announcement of a new date will be made as soon as possible.
Invite to attend Annual General Meeting
Posted 5 months ago
Members of the local community are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Friends of Queen’s Park.
The AGM takes place on Thursday, 12th March in the Queen’s Park Tennis Club’s clubhouse. Papers for the meeting can be downloaded by clicking HERE.
Election of committee members
Any member of the community interested in putting themselves forward as a candidate to serve on the committee should click HERE. Self-nominations should be received by the Friend’s of Queen’s Park Secretary no later than 5pm on Wednesday, 11th March.
The meeting will start at 7pm and is scheduled to conclude by 8.30 pm.
Date set for Bark in the Park 2026
Posted 7 months ago
The 2026 edition of Bark in the Park, the Friend’s of Queen’s Park’s ever popular dog show has been set. It will take place on Saturday, 6th June with registration kicking off at 11am in the Coastway Vets‘ tent. Coastway Vets are the headline sponsor.
As usual there are a number of classes in the show, all of which can be sponsored.
Those classes are:
Cutest puppy (under 1 year-old)
Handsomest Dog
Prettiest Girl
Doggie Triathlon
Golden Oldie over 7 years old)
Best Rescue Boy
Best Rescue Girl
Temptation Alley
Fancy Dress
Best Trick
Best Sausage Catcher
BEST IN SHOW
Anyone interested in sponsoring a class or taking a pitch should email: chair@fqpbrighton.net
Photo-caption: Jax, the Red Labrador, who was named Best in Show 2025
Weather forces Carols in the Park cancellation
Posted 8 months ago
With the lastest weather forecasts predicting high winds and heavy rain between 6 pm and 8pm, the Friends of Queen’s Park have reluctantly decided to cancel the annual Carols in the Park scheduled for this evening.
Unfortunately, there is also no possibility of moving the popular community event to another date before Christmas either.
It is hoped that the weather gods will be kind to us next year and that Carols in the Park will make a triumphant return! In the meantime, the Friends of Queen’s Park wish you all a peaceful and happy Christmas.