News
Updated: 19 July, 2010
More Bandstand Events 2010 announced.
See the Salisbury Woodland Events 2010.
Please go to the Events page to read them.
Handmade Craft Fair - July 18th
View a few photos on the photos page.
The Floral Clock is back!
New on the park - the restored Floral Clock. Telling the right time as well.
Whoops, need to re-take this one. The clock with its Battle of Britain and Centenary flower arrangements - 11th June 2010.
Closer view of the Battle of Britain arrangement. Brilliant!
Super Duper Itsy Bitsy Handmade Fair 2010
SUNDAY 18TH JULY 2010, 12 - 4PM
STANLEY PARK, BLACKPOOL
Near the bandstand
Free Admission
35 stalls of Handmade things; Knitwear,
Clothing, Ceramics, Home wares, Prints,
Jewellery, Accessories, Stationery, Artwork
and Plenty More.
Make a day of it: bring the family and listen to music by Troubadour and Andy Stones on the bandstand, take a boat out on the lake and have lunch in the park's Art Deco Café.
For more information please visit the fair's blog:
http://superduperfair.blogspot.com
Or contact the Grundy Art Gallery on 01253 478170
or email grundyartgallery@blackpool.gov.uk
Facebook Pages
Friends of Stanley Park now have a Facebook page. Click Here.
You shouldn't need to be a member to view it. If you want to know more about Facebook please click here.
Blackpool Open Spaces and Parks Facebook page has been created by Lisa. To view it click here. You might need an account to view it.
On the 18th May, Alan Hulme spoke about 'Organic Gardening in Urban Lancashire'.
Alan told us about his activities in the area helping local groups, such as Boathouse, to create organic plantings. A few tips on organic gardening such as the use of compost and manure and encouraging insects.
More Bandstand Events 2010 announced.
Salisbury Woodland Events 2010 announced.
Please go to the Events page to read them.
Speakers for 2010 announced.
Our speakers at the Visitor Centre at 7pm are:
20th July: Mr. N. Olive, 'The County Palatine'.
21st. Sep. Mrs. Shirley Matthews: 'Little Marton
Windmill'.
When we have a speaker, their talk is scheduled for 7.30.p.m., after a brief business meeting. Non-members are welcome.
More information about our meetings is contained on the Meetings page.
Green Flag Awards
Stanley Park and Salisbury Woodland were awarded Green Flag status in 2009. A ceremony was held at Blackpool Cricket Club on July 24th.
Blue Plaque
A Blue Plaque was unveiled at the Pill Box in the Salisbury Woodland on Wednesday 29th July 2009.
Friends Chairman, Elaine, is awarded MBE
The Queens Birthday Honours list had a familiar face in the list. Elaine Smith Chairman of our group and Chairman of Blackpool Civic Trust was awarded an MBE. Elaine has worked tirelessly for many years to care for Blackpools heritage and we give her the biggest congratulations.
Friends fund park projects
The Friends helped with funding of the 'Dogs must be kept on a lead' signs. Also funding for a second transmitter in the park to help the police.
We also put in bids for funding from the Area Panel Budget for cleaning of graffiti and help with park signage.
The park is always seeking more funding and work on the floral clock is another project that some success has been achieved with the Civic Trust.
Stanley Park regional winner in Warburtons Picnic Competition
Stanley Park represented the North West in Warburtons greatest place to picnic competition. Unfortunately we didn't win the National Competition but got over 700 votes.
Friends 7th Anniversary Dinner
The Friends of Stanley Park was 7 years old in July. Our first meeting was held at the De Vere Hotel on the 24th July 2002.
Heritage Open Days, Sept 10 - 13, 2009
September 10th to 13th are Heritage Open Days. Blackpool had 31 open venues, free of charge.
Stanley Park held a guided walk around Marton Mere on Thurs 10th September.
The Cocker Clock Tower was open on Sunday 13th September between 10am and 4pm.
A guided walk around Salisbury Woodland took place on the 13th Sept at 11am.