Friends of Stanley Park and Salisbury Woodland, Blackpool
News
2025
Link to archives: 2021 2022 2023 2024 Past Events
Friends of Stanley Park monthly meeting
The next members meeting will be on Saturday 16th August 2025, 2pm to 4pm in the visitor centre.
The speaker is to be announced.
Tea and coffee is available from 1pm
2025 Meetings: 16th August, 20th September, 18th October, 15th November, 20th December unless stated otherwise as events unfold.
Meetings are held on the 3rd Saturday of every month unless it's a holiday or clashes with another event. Our Facebook page usually contains the very latest information.
We thank all the people who have visited the centre which has
raised an impressive £1,000.00. We also thank all the volunteers for the extra time
put into fundraising.
Bandstand Shows
Stanley Park Blackpool
Bandstand shows start 25th May 2025
Great summer Sunday afternoons on Stanley Park. Blackpool's prize winning park.
The bandstand events will be starting again from Sunday, the 25th of May, and will run until Sunday, the 31st of August. Carole Thaw is busy booking bands, and if you know any bands that want to take part, then please let Carole know.
Remaining Shows for 2025
Sunday 10th August: Ska Face and Thursday Fiasco
Sunday 17th August: Glam Rockerz and Scarlet Carnival
Sunday 24th August: Elvis at the Bandstand, Prime Mover, Old School Idiots, Midnight Blue
Monday 25th August: Soul in the Park - DJs
Sunday 31st August: Cherished Times, Touch the Pearl, Harrison Rimmer, Daisy Atkinson,
(note Fat Man's Corner unfortunately can't be on. We welcome Touch the Pearl! )
The first show of 2025
Max Fox and his Showteam at Stanley Park Blackpool 25th May 2025
The Creative Hub Sunday 10am
Check Facebook for the latest dates.
Calling Artists, Photographers, Crafters and fellow Creatives
Sunday The Creative Hub in Stanley Park Visitor Centre next to the cafe. Please come and join us with whatever you're working on, have a brew, a chat for just a donation. Gill and Nigel look forward to meeting you.
10am to 12.30pm Sunday usually every two weeks, check Facebook for the latest dates and news.
Friends of Stanley Park win Blackpool in Bloom Award
The 2025 Blackpool in Bloom Award went to the Friends of Stanley Park for their work in the Memorial Garden in Stanley Park. Best Amenity Garden 2025.
Climb the Cocker Clock Tower
Saturday 3rd Augus 2025, 11am to 2.30pm, adult £2, child £1, funds for the park
Please note there are a lot of steps and no lift
Afternoon Tea
Friends of Stanley Park Afternoon Tea 19th July 2025
A jolly time was had in the Visitor Centre for our annual Afternoon Tea. Catering courtesy of the Art Deco Cafe, no less will do.
Climb the Cocker Clock Tower
Saturday 12th July 2025, 11am to 2pm, adult £2, child £1, funds for the park
Please note there are a lot of steps and no lift
Book Club Meetings July 2025 to Jan 2026
Next 28th August 2025
Meet at 2.30pm for 3pm start, fourth Thurday in Stanley Park Visitor Centre, Blackpool.
The Friends of Stanley Park hold their book club meeting on the 4th Thursday of each month.
New members welcome.
at Stanley Park Visitor Centre
FREE ENTRY (£1 optional donation for Tea/Coffee)
Nov Dec Jan sessions 1.30 pm for 2 pm start (winter time)
July to Oct 2.30 for 3 pm start (summer time)
For more information contact:
The Original Bandstand Programme 2025
Easter Fair on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th April from 10.30am to
2.30pm, in the visitor centre.
Our Easter fair is being held on Saturday, the 19th and Sunday, the 20th of April from 10:30 am to
2:30 pm.
We are now seeking donations for our various stalls which will include our wonderful
cake stall, due to the fabulous show our master bakers put on. Our craft club will be running a
number of stalls, helping the children make crafts on the day.
We will have some games, our usual raffle, tombola, and a children’s tombola, there will also be chocolate and Easter eggs available for the children and much more.
The Creative Hub Sunday 6th April 10am
Calling Artists, Photographers, Crafters and fellow Creatives join us in the Visitor Centre.
The Visitor Centre is next to the Cafe, pop in and take a look
Book Club Meetings Jan to June 2025
Next 26th June 2025 2.30pm for 3pm in the Visitor Centre
The Friends of Stanley Park hold their book club meeting on the 4th Thursday of each month.
New members welcome.
BOOK CLUB 2025
23rd January You are here by David Nicholls
27th February Erebus by Michael Palin
27th March Silas Marner by George Elliot
24th April A date with Malice by Julia Chapman Dales
Detective 2
22nd May We need to talk about Kevin by Lional Shriver
26th June Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
at Stanley Park Visitor Centre
FREE ENTRY (£1 optional donation for Tea/Coffee)
Jan, Feb & march sessions 1.30 pm for 2 pm start (winter time)
April to June 2.30 for 3 pm start (summer time)
For more information contact:
alisonwilkinson88@gmail.com
The Visitor Centre is next to the Cafe, pop in and take a look
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The AGM of the Friends of Stanley Park and Salisbury Woodland was held on Saturday 15th of March at 2pm in the Visitor Centre.
Our meeting on Saturday 15th February 2025 at 2pm in the Visitor Centre. Tea and Coffee and a chat from 1pm
Guest speaker was: How Marilyn Monroe Died? with Ian
Hendrie and his two girls who will provide you with information to help you decide how she died
The Creative Hub Sunday 9th February 10am
Calling Artists, Photographers, Crafters and fellow Creatives
This Sunday we're opening the Hub in Stanley Park Visitor Centre next to the cafe. Please come and join us with whatever you're working on, have a brew, a chat for just a donation. Gill and Nigel look forward to meeting you.
10am to 12.30pm Sunday every two weeks.
Visitor Centre Refreshments January 2025
Something new! The visitor centre was open every day throughout January from 10am to 1pm offering hot
drinks to drink in or takeaway.
A message from Tree Wardens, Blackpool Council:
Love Trees? So Do We!
Join us to learn about the vital role of a Tree Warden and how you can make a difference in Blackpool.
What Does a Tree Warden Do?
Protect and care for local trees and woodlands.
Plant new trees and support community projects.
Report tree health issues and help monitor their wellbeing.
Spread awareness about the importance of trees in our environment.
Why Get Involved?
By becoming a Tree Warden, you’ll:
Help improve Blackpool’s green spaces.
Meet like-minded people who care about nature.
Gain valuable skills and knowledge about tree care.
Drop in at Stanley Park Visitor Centre, Saturday 11th January 2025, 11am to 1pm
Chat with us, ask questions, and discover how you can join this rewarding initiative. No prior experience needed—just a passion for trees and your local environment!
Let’s grow a greener, healthier Blackpool together.
For more info, email parks@blackpool.gov.uk
Read old news in our Archive
Link to archives:
2021 2022 2023 2024 Past Events
Awarded to the Friends of Stanley Park June 2022:
2019
Fields in Trust Best Park in the UK - Stanley Park Blackpool
Following our award of UK Best Park and Best Field Event in 2017 we were ecstatic at winning the UK Best Park in 2019.
The announcement September 2019:
Link to Fields in Trust website
Fields in Trust champions and supports our parks and green spaces by protecting them for people to enjoy in perpetuity. Because once lost, they are lost forever.
Our 2017 Award:
Facebook Pages
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Updated: 7th August 2025