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Events

Summer Festival Frolics on 9 July 1-5pm

The new drinking fountain, The Watering Hole, will be opened with style at 12.30 to kick off our Summer Festival Frolics!

Last minute requests for help if you can to…

SET UP on the day, from 11 am.

BAKING savoury veggie snacks like pakoras etc.

SOFT TOYS for the tombola

Please contact the Management Committee on werfsp@gmail.com. Thanks to all those members who have volunteered already.

We are showcasing Jazz Nights, Pytchwood, The Gillies, StepZ Dance troupe, D Ng Tai Chi and Bexley Ukelele Band for your musical delight. The Meerkat Menagerie will be cavorting around when least expected, amongst a vast array of stalls and cakes, crafts and telescopes. And of course the Dog Show will be in full voice in the big field.  Something for everyone!

Spread the word!

 

Environment, Events

Bat Walk – Friday 19 May, 8.30pm

Meet in the car park at twilight for an introduction from bat-wise FSP members who will lead this adventure through the Park using our eyes, ears and bat detectors!

  • Walk is free to members, £2 others (but free to join on the day)
  • Wear sturdy shoes and appropriate clothing for the weather
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Walk lasts about 1 1/2 hours and torches are helpful
  • Dogs must be kept on a lead

If you have mobility issues or enquiries please contact us on werfsp@gmail.com and we will help you participate. The trail is a mix of paved path, gravel and grass.

If it rains neither the bats nor us will be coming out!

 

 

 

Events, FSP Calendar

Annual General Meeting – Tuesday 18 October 7-8pm

You are invited to our AGM to be held in Shrewsbury House.  If you have recently joined this is an excellent chance to find out what the Friends do and how you can be active.

  • The meeting will include Chair’s report of FSP activities followed by election of Management Committee members and issues raised by members.
  • Featured talk will be by Dai Jones, Manager of Woodlands Farm.
  • The new 2017 calendar will be on sale at £5, proceeds going to the drinking fountain fund.

See you there!

 

Environment, Events

Tree ID Walk Saturday 9 July at 11am

Join John Denton, a woods-wise FSP member, as he leads us on an hour’s walk through the Park; identifying trees by leaf/fruit/bark, finding the height of trees, calculating their ages, making bark and leaf rubbings AND tree beating!

Correct meeting place is by the notice board in Plum Lane carpark . Wear sturdy shoes. Route will be off and on the paths, so please contact fspdog@hotmail.com to help us accommodate mobility issues.

Members free, others £2 (but free if you join the Friends)