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 Artists impression of the development
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Ford Park Community
Group is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee. The
group formed in 1998 after the County Council announced they were going
to sell Ford Park and there were fears that it would go to a private
developer. Many Ulverstonians remember school days at Ford Park where
they were taught all sorts of things, from motor mechanics to pig
husbandry. The fields of Ford Park are also much loved by the community
as a venue for events like the Lantern Procession and just for a place
to picnic on a sunny day. Our group is made up of volunteers and supporters from the community. The main objective of the group is to secure Ford Park for the enjoyment of the community. With the help of a loan from the Architectural Heritage Fund, we have purchased Ford Park and are now in the process of applying for Lottery money to restore and develop it. The gardens and fields are maintained by volunteer members and the group employ a Centre Manager, Caretaker and Cleaner to look after the buildings. We put on events, Car Boot Sales and other fund-raising activities and meet on Volunteers Days to work in the grounds and enjoy a day out in the fresh air. We also run a community centre with rooms for hire in the main house and a recording and rehearsal studio in the old Coach House. The rehearsal room is used primarily by young budding musicians but anyone of any age is free to book the studio. Anyone can join and you can get as involved as you wish. Some members just like to receive our Newsletters and come to the AGM whilst others come along to monthly meetings, volunteer to help at events or in the garden. If you really want to help shape the future of Ford Park then you may want to become a Trustee and be a part of the management committee. |
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The artists impression shown here is a single story extension which will
house a cafe, and a conference/community room and additional office
spaces. The House will be converted to a 40 bed 4 star youth hostal. The new extension will have a turf roof and be built with the latest eco building techniques. |
The plans have been drawn by architects Johnson and Wright.
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