Getting started On Saturday, 9th March, FOHP volunteers met up at Hamworthy Reaction ground for a litter pick. At first, it looked like being an easy job – but there […]
Wildlife in the park – black swans and wagtails
Wagtails The wagtail is the most common small bird found in the park and has a year-round presence. We were talking to a lady in the Coop last week about the birds […]
Trustee Meeting Minutes February 26th 2019
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Wednesday volunteers – Nuts, bolts and snowdrops
Nuts and bolts The Wednesday volunteers are getting quite used to picking up unusual litter. But why would anyone take the trouble to bring this tray full of new nuts, […]
Erosion – update
In our last newsletter, we raised the issue of erosion affecting the eastern end of the park. At that point, we were waiting on Natural England to give permission for […]
Saturday Volunteers – Litter Picking the Blandford Road
On Saturday 9th February, 15 FOHP volunteers of all ages were out and about for a spot of litter picking and gardening. Areas covered The Saturday Volunteers made short […]
Winter Wildlife in Hamworthy Park
It may be deepest, darkest winter but there is still plenty of wildlife in Hamworthy Park. The Turnstones are still turning stones – we reckon there are 25 in the photo […]
Planters around Hamworthy
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 […]
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 […]