Friends of Stanley Park

Friends of Stanley Park and Salisbury Woodland, Blackpool

News

2024

 

Friends of Stanley Park monthly meeting

 

The next monthly meeting is the AGM and will take place on Saturday 20th April 2024 at 2pm in the Visitor Centre. 

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

 

Stanley Park Easter Fair 2024 30/31st March 2024 Friends of Stanley Park Blackpool

 

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.

Flower Arranging in Stanley Park Visitor Centre Blackpool 27th April 2024

 

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

Creative Hub Exhibition in Stanley Park Visitor Centre March 2024 Blackpool

 

The next 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:

The Book Club on Stanley Park Blackpool

 

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.

 

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Awarded to the Friends of Stanley Park June 2022:

The Queens Award for Voluntary Service 2022 - The Friends of Stanley Park

 

 

 

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:

Fields in Trust Best Park in the UK - Stanley Park Blackpool

Fields in Trust Best Park in the UK - Stanley Park Blackpool

 

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.

 

Fields in Trust Best Park in the UK - Stanley Park Blackpool

Fields in Trust Best Park in the UK - Stanley Park Blackpool

 

Our 2017 Award:

UK Best Park and Best Field Event 2017  Stanley Park Blackpool.

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Updated: 25th March 2024