FRIENDS OF HANDSWORTH PARK

We’re really pleased that the Art Trail is going ahead in the park and an artist has been chosen for the first piece of art. More news to follow on this.

Maintenance work in the park is constant and the manager reported that repairs are being made to a pillar by a gate that was hit by a car.

There are lots of activities happening in the park this summer:

Simmer Down 23rd July
Women’s Try-Athlon – 16th july
Jazz festival at st Mary’s Church 28th 29th 30th July
Community Garden and Big Sleuth launch 30th july 12 – 3pm
Birmingham Tree Trail – come and help design it 15th July 10am to 1pm at Sons of Rest at 10am
Fitness activities every Sunday 1.30pm to 4pm
Rowing on some Saturdays 12 – 3pm and boats on the lake

Details are on our website, facebook and twitter

We’re looking to do more litter picks and are thinking about doing a flower and produce show next year. The Friends group are really pleased that the new Head Gardener, George, has been able to improve the flower bed maintenance and that the park is looking more cared for. This is in spite of budget cuts.

There are gardening sessions at the community garden every Friday 11am to 1pm.

Have a great summer and hope to see you in the park!

Tonia, Secretary

Friends of Handsworth Park