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Planning permission granted for a new community room at Ford Park.
Planning permission granted for a new community room at Ford Park.

Suzanne Edgley
Jul 3, 20242 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


Big Green Week - Community Herb Garden
Children from Church Walk Pre School planted a community herb garden as Part of Big Green Week

Suzanne Edgley
Jun 24, 20242 min read


The Big Green Week Returns to Ford Park
The Big Green Week Returns to Ford Park Groups around Cumbria have been planning Swap Together for Good events for The Great Big Green...

Suzanne Edgley
May 30, 20241 min read


Coniston Charity Kayak Tournament
We are excited for our first Coniston Charity Kayak Tournament this summer at Ford Park.

Suzanne Edgley
May 15, 20241 min read


MUDFest launches at Ford Park!
Mudfest launches this weekend at Ford Park. Come along on Sunday 19th May and you could even try your hand at throwing a pot!

Suzanne Edgley
May 15, 20242 min read


Volunteer Programme receives funding from the Foyle Foundation
We are thrilled to share that Ford Park have received an amazing £8,200.00 from the Foyle Foundation. The grant will help to fund our...

Suzanne Edgley
Apr 15, 20241 min read


Two fabulous FREE events at Ford Park on Sunday 5th May!
There’s something for everyone at Ford Park on Sunday 5th May with two fabulous events, Art in the Park AND the Ford Park Car Show! The...

Suzanne Edgley
Apr 15, 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


Meet the scarecrows at Ford Park
Hazel, Toby, Moray and the volunteers are busy getting the garden ready for a very special event here at Ford Park. The Scarecrow...

Suzanne Edgley
Mar 18, 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


Woodland Trail Opening a Success
A huge thank you to everyone who came to the opening of our Woodland Animal Trail! The ribbon was cut by Eira, who did an excellent job....
billytennyson
Feb 14, 20241 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


Ford Park Annual Report of 2023
Ford Park Annual Report 2023 Trustee and Staff Team Report Ulverston Ford Park Community Group Registered Charity (no. 1088106)...
samronson
Jan 26, 20246 min read


Award-winning Vodka for Shed One!
Congratulations to Shed One, Ulverston! If you’ve visited Shed One you’ll have seen they have lots of awards. Awards for gin created and...

Suzanne Edgley
Jan 23, 20241 min read


What's Hazel up to in the garden in January?
Hazel has been really busy in the garden since we came back from the Christmas break, so we asked her what she was up to… “Well, I’ve...

Suzanne Edgley
Jan 15, 20242 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


Children loved visiting Santa at Ford Park.
What a fabulous weekend we had when Santa came to Ford Park! Our team and volunteers spent weeks getting ready for his visit and lit up...

Suzanne Edgley
Jan 10, 20242 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


Win an Apple Watch in our Christmas Raffle
Who wouldn’t love a new Apple Watch for Christmas? Or maybe you’ve been good this year and want one just for you. Well, if you purchase a...

Suzanne Edgley
Nov 8, 20231 min read
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