If you are taking a walk around the park, keep your eyes open for the first signs of spring. One of our volunteers found the first Crocus showing signs of […]
The first green shoots of spring
Flower bed gets a freshen up
For some time now, the tree and shrub bed adjacent to the Ashmore Avenue entrance has presented a very poor impression for visitors entering the park. FOHP have now obtained […]
News from the park – Wednesday volunteers
The Wednesday volunteers are back (again!). Meeting every Wednesday, 9.30 am by the park cafe. Social distancing and gov covid rules apply. Keeping the beds in order We’ve been trying to […]
FOHP Christmas Cards
You might not be surprised to hear that Santa is a big fan of Hamworthy Park! On his recent visit (taking a well-earned rest before the big day), one of […]
New walking group in Hamworthy Park
Have you seen the new walking group that has started up in Hamworthy Park? Volunteers are meeting every Tuesday (weather permitting) for a walk, talk and coffee (all within COVID […]
What next for Sid the snake?
You are sure to have come across Sid the snake if you’ve been in the park over the summer months. He was started by park user Emma as a way […]
Promenade repair and replacement
The promenade at Hamworthy Park is in urgent need of refurbishment. First identified for replacement by the Council in 2000, years of low maintenance and patch repairs have left long […]
The Wednesday volunteers are back!
At last the Wednesday volunteers have been able to get back to some much needed work in the park. (With added social distancing, of course!) The last two Wednesdays […]
Cancelled events and volunteering
Given the current situation, FOHP are cancelling our events for the foreseeable future, including both fundraising and volunteering events. This is to protect both our volunteers and the local community. […]
FOHP annual report and accounts 2019
This report is provisional and will be either accepted or updated at the Friends of Hamworthy Park AGM on Thursday, April 16th, 19.00, at Hamworthy Library. It will then be […]