Volunteers from Ford Park have now officially received the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service – the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK. Earlier this year, volunteers from Ford Park Community Group were honoured with the award for their dedication and commitment, as they play a huge role in helping to maintain
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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 difference! The results were revealed last night (October 8) at a ceremony in York – where we discovered Ford Park has been awarded £5,000! Here’s a photo of our Chief
Winter opening for The Coach House @ Ford Park
From Monday 7 October, The Coach House @ Ford Park will be moving to Winter Opening Hours… Sunday-Friday – 10am – 4pm Saturday – 9am – 4pm **Please note – food service finishes at 3pm and cakes/drinks service finishes at 3.30pm**
Mature sycamore tree update
Our beautiful sycamore near the entrance of Ford Park has been unwell for many years. Sadly, it has an open cavity and decay in its trunk. Although over the past few years we have taken action to reduce the risk, our most recent tree safety inspection indicates that the cavity has increased and that the
🍏 APPLE PRESSING NOTICE for Apple Day, Oct 5 🍎
Planning to bring apples to press at our Apple Day event on Oct 5? Then read on… The apple pressing will be carried out by volunteers from 11am – 4pm. There is no charge, though donations to Ford Park Community Group are very welcome. We would like everyone to be able to enjoy Apple Day
Talented local artist to showcase work at Ulverston’s Ford Park
Ulverston-based artist Tina Allonby is preparing to host an exhibition of her work at Ford Park from next month. Titled ‘Plant-Based’, the exhibition will open on Monday 7 October, displaying work in oil and acrylic on canvas, with sources of inspiration taken from nature and the organic form. Tina, who is also an art therapist,
