During 2024 the Friends tried our hand at some Citizen Science in the Park. This is where members of the public and scientists work together to increase scientific knowledge.

We were lucky to work with Earthwatch Europe on their “Great UK WaterBlitz” in September, and before that in July on the Natural History Museum’s GenePools project (more of that amazing … read more

This month for our litter pick we are heading SOUTH, starting by the Art Pavilion and heading through Chris’ Wood, over the Green Bridge and then down to the exit by the Ragged School Museum. We’ll then come back up the Copperfield Road side by the pipe bridge and round by Nando’s, pop back over the bridge to end.

The … read more

This Saturday sees the return of the wonderful COLDFIRE festival. The atmosphere is always warm and friendly with a great variety of up and coming bands to listen to, open mic (for 12-35 years old), DJs, food, stalls (including a vintage clothes sale), Arts and Crafts, and even community sauna baths.

Any artists, poets, rappers or bands who would like … read more