As we reported earlier in the year, FOHP volunteers have been looking after the large planters in various spots all over Hamworthy. Here they are adding a welcome splash of colour to […]
Planters around Hamworthy
Paddling Pool Update – Council support
Councillor Mike White reached out to FOHP today to assure us both of his unwavering support, and that of other local Councillors and BoP Officers, for the paddling pool project. […]
Paddling Pool Update – 7 days to save the pool!
*******Since publishing this post, Councillor Mike White has reached out to us to assure FOHP of his, and BoPs, unwavering support. Read more here ******* Dear Friends, The Trustees attended a […]
Trustee Meeting Minutes January 7th 2019
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Litter – update
Litter – update In our summer newsletter, we reported the problems we were having with litter in the park (read more here). As summer drew to a close and autumn […]
Wednesday volunteers – Christmas crocuses and presents (?!) from Santa
Wishing all of you a very happy new year 2019! Someone had been getting in the Christmas spirit over the festive season – as you can see from these two […]
FOHP around Hamworthy
As is stated in the friend’s constitution, FOHP’s activities are not only confined to the park but also ‘the surrounding areas’. So we have recently taken on other tasks in the […]
Fundraising – Christmas Indoor Market
Saturday 24 November saw the Friends at St Edward’s School, Oakdale, for their Christmas Indoor Market, taking advantage of their kind offer of a free stall. In spite of the […]
Wednesday Volunteers – The wetter the better
Despite the atrocious weather today we had four volunteers. Although two of us did have to return home for a change of dry clothing before returning for another soaking! Despite […]
Wednesday Volunteers – Even more large litter
Today we were planting large daffodils in front of the shrubbery at the western end of the park. We often come across litter when carrying out these tasks, but not […]