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Do you shop at the Co-Op?
We are thrilled that Ford Park is part of the Co-op UK Local Community Fund. We are raising money to support our volunteers and provide...

Suzanne Edgley
Apr 17, 20231 min read
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Meet Hoadie, the latest member of 'What The Flock?'
We asked all of our social media followers to help us chose a name for the pom-pom sheep that we created as part of the ArtWorks - Art 4...

Suzanne Edgley
Apr 17, 20231 min read
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Ford Park is awarded the coveted Green Flag Award
We are thrilled to ammounce that Ford Park has been awarded the coveted Green Flag Award as it is officially recognised as one of the...

Suzanne Edgley
Apr 17, 20232 min read
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New inclusive playground for Ford Park
Thank you to everyone who came along to help celebrate the opening our of new playground. We were delighted to have Her Majesty's...

Suzanne Edgley
Apr 17, 20231 min read
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Ford Park volunteers officially receive Queen’s Award
Volunteers from Ford Park have now officially received the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service – the highest award a voluntary group can...
Ford Park
Sep 27, 20222 min read
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Ford Park recognised as one of UK’s best green spaces for fifth year running
Today, Ulverston’s Ford Park has once again been recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme as one of the very best in the world. For the...
Ford Park
Sep 27, 20221 min read
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Delight as Ford Park’s Cath and Val join High Sheriff at special thank you event
Our Volunteer Team Leader, Cath (left), and our Gardener, Val (right), were delighted to join the High Sheriff of Cumbria, Marcia Reid...
Ford Park
Sep 27, 20221 min read
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Delight as Ford Park Community Group receives the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
Volunteers from Ford Park Community Group, based in Ulverston, have been honoured with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service – the...
Ford Park
Sep 27, 20222 min read
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Japanese Students Praise Ford Park
Students from Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan, recently travelled to Cumbria for 10 days to study ‘Sustainability in Action’ in and...
Ford Park
Sep 27, 20221 min read
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Work begins on new inclusive and toddler friendly playground at Ford Park
Plans for a new inclusive playground at Ulverston’s Ford Park are a step closer to becoming a reality – with work now underway. The...
Ford Park
Jan 4, 20221 min read
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New Gates For Park Entrance
Our new traditional-style gates have arrived for the entrance to the park – looking smart! You may remember we opened up the front...
Ford Park
Dec 1, 20211 min read
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Base Restaurant at Ford Park
At the heart of the park, you will find Base – a contemporary, family friendly restaurant offering an exciting daytime menu and evening...
Ford Park
Dec 1, 20211 min read
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Ford Park scoop award towards playground improvements
A HUGE thank you to everyone who voted for Ford Park Community Group in the Persimmon Homes’ Building Futures – you really have made a...
Ford Park
Dec 1, 20211 min read
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The Big Give countdown is on – can you help us reach our target?
It’s started! Our #ChristmasChallenge21 has officially begun today! We now have 7 days to collect as many online donations as we can,...
Ford Park
Nov 30, 20212 min read
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Town Mayor plants first tree in new project to mark National Tree Week
Fantastic to have the Mayor of Ulverston, Councillor Sharon Webster, plant an oak tree at the park yesterday (Nov 26) – the first tree in...
Ford Park
Nov 30, 20211 min read
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Ever thought of volunteering?
Volunteers are vital to Ford Park. From planning and running events, plant care to gardening, food growing and ground maintenance – even...
Ford Park
Sep 29, 20211 min read
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New mosaic nears completion
Our Ford Park logo mosaic is taking shape in the park and it looks fantastic! Have you spotted it yet? One of our wonderful trustees,...
Ford Park
Jun 30, 20211 min read
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