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A Very Special Milestone
We’re delighted to share a very special milestone. Bernard and Elizabeth Ellis recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary!...

Suzanne Edgley
5 hours ago1 min read


Ford Park Celebrates Green Flag Award Win!
We’re absolutely thrilled to announce that Ford Park has been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award, officially recognising us, once again, as one of the country’s very best parks!

Suzanne Edgley
Jul 172 min read


Welcoming our new Chair of Trustees
We are delighted to announce that Neil Fleming has been appointed as the new Chair of Trustees at Ford Park.

Suzanne Edgley
Jun 162 min read


Shirley-Anne Wilson Steps Down As Chair
a fond farewell to Shirley-Anne Wilson who after 8 years, has stepped down as Head of Trustees.

Suzanne Edgley
May 11 min read


We have a lot to be thankful for...
We have alot to be thankful for here at Ford Park

Suzanne Edgley
Mar 261 min read


The High Sheriff Visits Ford Park.
The High Sheriff of Cumbria visits Ford Park

Suzanne Edgley
Mar 31 min read


What do you love about Ford Park?
We asked some of our memebrs what they love aboutFord Park...

Suzanne Edgley
Feb 242 min read


School Visits at Ford Park
Ford Park Walled Garden in full bloom Earlier this month we announced exciting plans for School Visits to Ford Park. Some schools visited...

Suzanne Edgley
Jan 152 min read


Volunteer Spotlight - Meet Carole
Meet Carole Palmer – one of Ford Park’s dedicated volunteers who has been bringing her energy, passion, and love for gardening to our...

Suzanne Edgley
Nov 29, 20242 min read


Ford Park is Celebrating Giving Tuesday on December 3rd!
This year, we’re thrilled to announce that Ford Park is joining the worldwide celebration of Giving Tuesday! Mark your calendars for Tuesday

Suzanne Edgley
Nov 20, 20242 min read


Official Opening Of The New Park Path!
Official opening of the new park path at Ford Park

Suzanne Edgley
Nov 4, 20242 min read


STIHL donate new equipment to Ford Park
STIHL donate new equipment to Ford Park

Suzanne Edgley
Sep 11, 20241 min read


Voulnteers turn their hands to model making.
Have you been to see Model Ulverston at The Coro? Amy Whelan from the Coro had a fabulous idea to create a model of our lovely town to be...

Suzanne Edgley
Aug 30, 20241 min read


Thank you, thank you, thank you...
We have lots of people to thank at Ford Park

Suzanne Edgley
Jun 24, 20241 min read


Easter at Ford Park!
🐰 There's lots to see and do at Ford Park this Easter 🐰 On Easter Sunday the garden will be open for you to enjoy and for plant sales,...

Suzanne Edgley
Mar 27, 20241 min read


A catch up with Moray about Volunteering at Ford Park
Earlier this month (February 2024) we had a brew, and a slice of cake of course, with Moray, our Volunteer Team Leader who told us what...

Suzanne Edgley
Feb 26, 20242 min read


Ford Park Woodland Animal Trail
On Tuesday 13th February we officially launch our Woodland Animal Trail at Ford Park. Barbara Bundy, one of our longstanding volunteers...

Suzanne Edgley
Jan 29, 20241 min read


The 12 Days of Christmas in Ford Park
On our social media platforms we 'tweaked' the 12 Days of Christmas and made it relevant to Ford Park. It was great fun, but we know not...

Suzanne Edgley
Jan 10, 20241 min read


Volunteer Day Out to Hollin Bank Farm
At the end of October Hazel, Moray, Toby and our wonderful team of volunteers went on a little road trip and took the community minibus...

Suzanne Edgley
Nov 29, 20232 min read


UVHS students discover what it’s like to work at Ford Park.
Year 7 students from UVHS working towards their John Muir Awards, spent time at Ford Park before they broke up for the summer. Hazel, our...

Suzanne Edgley
Aug 17, 20232 min read
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