Friends of Stanley Park and Salisbury Woodland, Blackpool
News
2024
Friends of Stanley Park monthly meeting
Our July meeting is replaced by our annual Tea Party which is an all ticket event on Saturday 20th July 2024 at 2.30pm in the Visitor Centre.
Tea and Coffee will be available from 1pm
Bandstand every Sunday to 15th September 2024
Plus Bank Holiday Monday
Stanley Park, Blackpool
For bandstand shows please see our events page:
Link to our Events Page on this website
For the very latest updates on the day please see our Facebook page:
Link to our Facebook Page
Eco Fest and Love Parks Week 27th July to 1st August
Saturday 27th July 2024 Eco Fest in the Stanley Park Visitor Centre 12noon to 5pm Stalls, food, looking after our planet.
Monday 29th July 2024 until 1st August 2024 Love Parks Week
Blackpool Parks.
- Stanley Park Tuesday Space Day in the visitor centre 10am to 2pm.
- Stanley Park Friday Circus Skills at Stanley Park Bandstand 10am to 2pm.
- Blackpool Cricket Club Stanley Park 2pm to 4pm learn cricket
Click below to view a photo of the events from Blackpool Council
Book Club Meetings June to November 2024
Meet at 2.30pm for 3pm start, fourth Thurday of each month. Stanley Park Visitor Centre
The Friends of Stanley Park hold their book club meeting on the 4th Thursday of each month. The next meeting is on Thursday 25th July at 2.30pm for a 3pm start in the Stanley Park Visitor Centre next to the cafe.
The Book is: Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Montgomery
New members welcome.
Friends of Stanley Park Annual Tea Party 20th July 2024
A lovely afternoon with the Friends and members of Blackpool council at our annual afternoon tea. Many thanks from Shaun, Karlos #parksartdecocafe and team @parksartdecocafe.
Bandstand Show
Sunday 6th July 1pm to 4.30pm
Rupert Fabulous and The Waterloo Ladies Choir
Bandstand Show
Sunday 30th June 1pm to 4.30pm
Limbo Days, Georgie Weston, Cloe Velez
Come to Stanley Park Bandstand in Blackpool for live music on Summer Sunday afternoons.
Bandstand Show:
Sunday 23rd June 1pm to 4.30pm
Ska Face and Scarlet Carnival
Bandstand Show:
Sunday 16th June 1pm to 4.30pm
Touch the Pearl and Freefly Crew
Sunday 9th June 1pm to 4.30pm
Cherished Times, Kind Hearted Thieves,
Daisy Atkinson, Harrison Rimmer
Sunday 2nd June 1pm to 4.30pm
Bob On, Escape the City
The next flower workshop is on Saturday 1st June at 12.30
Michelle's number is 07826 793439 to book
Make this lovely Pot au Fleur, an all summer long planter with plants and cut flowers. Cost is £29.95 payable in cash on the day.
Art Exhibition Call For Entries
Friends of Stanley Park and Salisbury Woodland
Open to all art exhibition June 2024
We are again holding our open art exhibition at the Visitor centre throughout June. There is no theme, any medium, any ability, all ages, just as long as the subject is family friendly, and is limited to no more than 2 entries per person, size no larger than A2, preferably on card or a lightweight canvas.
We can accommodate small framed pieces and a couple of larger ones, but apart from a limited hanging picture rail, everything is attached with Velcro to the board.
We cannot accept responsibility for your entries, but there are staff on duty at all times to keep an eye on them.
If you wish to sell your work, we ask for a donation to the Friends, but ask you to leave your work in place until the end of the exhibition.
Please submit your entries into the centre by May 25 th, open Tuesday to Sunday 11 to 3pm. If you would like to send a preview to ascertain suitability, you can e-mail to gillhoward@talktalk.net.
Please bring this form to accompany your work. We hope to see some great new artwork, so enjoy creating.
Link to pdf of entry form
Stanley Park Blackpool Bandstand Summer Shows 2024
Here's the poster to read it better and obtain more information please visit our Events Page: Click Here
The Book Club meeting is on Thursday 23rd May 2024 at 2.30pm for 3pm start
The Friends of Stanley Park hold their book club meeting on the 4th Thursday of each month. The next meeting is on Thursday 25th April at 2.30pm for a 3pm start in the Stanley Park Visitor Centre next to the cafe.
The Book is:A man called Ove, Fredrik Backman
New members welcome.
The next flower arranging workshop, the rose arch, is on Saturday 27th April at 12.30pm at the Visitor Centre. All materials provided, cost is £29.99,payable in cash on the day.
2024 Events announced
Bandstand Shows on Sundays from 5th May to 15th September 2024. Love Parks Week. Fundraising fairs. More....
Friends of Stanley Park and Salisbury Woodland Calendar
April to December 2024 (as announced 10th April 2024)
April
13th National Literacy Trust: Spring Time Stories at Stanley Park 10am: 1pm
14th Bandstand Volunteers Training Day: Visitors Centre 1pm
20th AGM All Members Visitor Centre 2pm: Tea/Coffee served from 1pm
27th Flower Arranging Group 1pm: pre-booking required
May
3rd Committee Meeting 10am to 12pm
5th Bandstand 2024 Season begins(details are imminent)
6th Table Top Sale in the Visitor Centre: Trefoil Guild
18th Members Meeting Visitor Centre 2pm: Tea/Coffee served from 1pm
27th Table Top Sale in the Visitor Centre: Rotary
June
6th Committee Meeting 10am to 2pm
7th Donnas Dream House Coffee Morning
15th Members Meeting Visitor Centre 2pm: Tea/Coffee served from 1pm
28th Blackpool Arts Society Exhibition begins
July
5th Committee Meeting 10am to 12pm
20th Members Meeting Visitor Centre 2pm: Tea/Coffee served from 1pm
27th ECO day in the Park
29th Love Parks Week begins
August
2nd Love Parks Week ends
9th Committee Meeting 10am to 12pm
17th Members Meeting Visitor Centre 2pm: Tea/Coffee served from 1pm
17th Charity Bowling for Disabled
24th Strawberry Gardens Table Top Sale
25th Classic Car Show
September
6th Committee Meeting 10am to 12pm
15th Last of the Summer Bandstand shows
21st Members Meeting Visitor Centre 2pm: Tea/Coffee served from 1pm
October
4th Committee Meeting 10am to 12pm
19th Members Meeting Visitor Centre 2pm: Tea/Coffee served from 1pm
26th Halloween Event
27th Halloween Event
November
1st Committee Meeting 10am to 12pm
16th Members Meeting Visitor Centre 2pm: Tea/Coffee served from 1pm
December
6th Committee Meeting 10am to 12pm
7th Christmas Fair
8th Christmas Fair
12th Members Meeting Visitor Centre 2pm: Tea/Coffee served from 1pm
22nd Carols In The Park with Blackpool Light Operatic Society
The above dates are correct at 10th April 2024 but may be subject to changes and additions
Bandstand Events on Sundays from 5th May to 15th September 2024. Please see the separate list for individual dates.
Bandstand Stanley Park, Blackpool
Sunday 26th May 1pm to 4.30pm
The Bone Idols, The Sleepwalkers
On the Bandstand Sunday 12th May 1pm to 4.30pm
Boomshanka, Northern Alibi
The next monthly meeting will take place on Saturday 18th April 2024 at 2pm in the Visitor Centre. The guest speaker is Richard Neale, talking about 'Life of the Theatre'. Plus remaining AGM business.
The next monthly meeting is the AGM and will take place on Saturday 20th April 2024 at 2pm in the Visitor Centre.
The Guest Speaker is Paul Hodgson, Manager of Green and Open Spaces for Blackpool Council, who will unveil the strategy for Stanley Park.
A nomination form for he election of the Executive Committee will be circulated to members. If you would like to apply for any of the positions please ensure you complete the form and return it to Liz Marshall by 12 noon on Friday 12th April 2024.
Tea and Coffee will be available from 1pm
Easter Fair in the Visitor Centre
Saturday and Sunday 30/31st March 2024
Easter Bonnet Competition
Fancy Dress Competition
Fun and Games for all the family
March Monthly Meeting
The March monthly meeting was on Saturday 16th March at 2pm in the Visitor Centre. Our guest speaker is John Garnham who will be talking about TramTown and the exciting developments unfolding plus a trip down memory lane with details of the inland service we once enjoyed. Tea and Coffee will be available from 1pm
Weekly Craft Club on Tuesday, Dog Club on Wednesday. Gardening Club on Monday and Thursday. Monthly Book Club on the 4th Thursday
Creative Hub Exhibition at Stanley Park Visitor Centre
New exhibition coming this week from our creative hub photographers.
Artists and photographers meet every other Sunday to create and share ideas and this is their first exhibition, a stunning display of a variety of subjects.
Next meet up of the Creative Hub is Sunday 10th March from 10 am.
Join the Creative Hub Facebook Group Click Here
Book Club meeting is on Thursday 28th March 2024 at 1.30pm for a 2pm start
The Friends of Stanley Park hold their book club meeting on the 4th Thursday of each month. The next meeting is on Thursday 28th March at 1.30pm for a 2pm start in the Stanley Park Visitor Centre next to the cafe.
The Book is: Twelve Secrets by Robert Gold.
New members welcome.
Dates through to 23rd May 2024:
Monthly meeting on Saturday 17th February 2024
The monthly meeting is on Saturday 17th February at 2pm. Our guest speaker - Deborah Contessa will be talking about how to read a graveyard. She will discuss symbolism and burial practices. Even those with little initial interest will find the talk fascinating.
Read old news in our Archive
Click here for news 2012 to 2020
Awarded to the Friends of Stanley Park June 2022:
2019
Fields in Trust Best Park in the UK - Stanley Park Blackpool
Following our award of UK Best Park and Best Field Event in 2017 we were ecstatic at winning the UK Best Park in 2019.
The announcement September 2019:
Link to Fields in Trust website
Fields in Trust champions and supports our parks and green spaces by protecting them for people to enjoy in perpetuity. Because once lost, they are lost forever.
Our 2017 Award:
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Updated: 24th July 2024