WARNING – BROKEN GLASS Last year, particularly in the dry summer months, the Friends were made aware that broken glass was becoming a potential hazard as it was constantly appearing […]
Broken glass on the flood bank
Wildflower update
Wildflower watch It is only sixteen days since the wildflower turf was laid yet the first of the flowers believed to be red campion are now in bloom ( according […]
Wild flower area – Hamworthy Park
FOHP, together with a local school and Dorset Wildlife Trust, have recently put in a new wild flower area in Hamworthy Park. Previous attempts After months of trying to get written […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Saturday Volunteers – bulb planting in the park
Despite the mixed weather for our bulb planting event in the park, a large number of spring bulbs were planted between the showers. The Trustees would like to say a […]
Wednesday Volunteers – Large litter in the Park
The further we get into autumn, the more the litter problem in the park diminishes. Although we still pick up several bucketfuls every week, it is nowhere near the amount […]