Friends of Stanley Park

Friends of Stanley Park and Salisbury Woodland, Blackpool

News

2024

 

Friends of Stanley Park monthly meeting

Our next meeting is on Saturday 18th January 2025 at 2pm in the Visitor Centre. Tea and Coffee and a chat from 1pm.


The Guest Speaker is Andy from the Lancashire Badger Group

 

The Visitor Centre is next to the Cafe, pop in and take a look

The Visitor Centre in Stanley Park Blackpool is the hub of the Friends of Stanley Park Blackpool

 

 

 

 

Christmas Carols in the Sports Centre on Sunday 22nd December at 1pm.

Collection for Blue Skies Hospital Fund at Blackpool Victoria Hospital and Sam's Super Heroes.

The bandstand event has been moved to the Sports Centre due to forecast weather.

We will be selling song sheets on the day and we hope to raise a good sum of
money for the charities this year.

Please come along. We wish to thank everyone who has enabled the move into the Sports Centre.

 

 

The Creative Hub Sunday 29th December 10am

Calling Artists, Photographers, Crafters and fellow Creatives



This Sunday we're 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 will be open every day throughout January from 10am to 1pm offering hot
drinks to drink in or takeaway.

 

 

The Christmas Fair took £1250 towards the park despite the weather. Thankyou to all who attended and took part.

 

Thursday 12th December was our annual Members Christmas meal at Stanley Park Golf Club. It was great to welcoming you and hope those of you who came along had an enjoyable evening.

 

 

 

Book Club Meetings Jan to June 2025

Next 23rd January 2025

Meet at 1.30pm for 2pm start, fourth Thurday in Jan, Feb, March in Stanley Park Visitor Centre, Blackpool. Note the start is an hour later from April.

The Friends of Stanley Park hold their book club meeting on the 4th Thursday of each month.

The next meeting is on Thursday 23rd January at 1.30pm for a 2pm start in the Stanley Park Visitor Centre next to the cafe.

New members welcome.

Book Club - Friends of Stanley Park Blackpool   2025 dates

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

The Visitor Centre in Stanley Park Blackpool is the hub of the Friends of Stanley Park Blackpool

In the Visitor Centre in October 2024 is 'The Teenage Revolution, the Ditchburn Juke Box story. Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair. 1960s.

The Teenage Revolution in the Stanley Park Visitor Centre, Blackpool

 

 

We look forward to seeing you at the Christmas Fair on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th of
December.

Tickets are on sale for the member's Christmas function, which is at the
Stanley Park Golf Club on the 12th of December at 4:30pm. Please let Nigel know if
you would like tickets.

 

 

Bandstand every Sunday to 15th September 2024

Plus Bank Holiday Monday

Stanley Park, Blackpool

For bandstand shows please see our events page:

Link to our Events Page on this website

For the very latest updates on the day please see our Facebook page:

Link to our Facebook Page

 



A Tasty Tale will be taking place on Saturday 2nd November with the Literacy Trust.

A craft and activities afternoon in the Visitor Centre, between 12 noon and
3pm for children age between five and eight years old, there is no charge. Please
come along if you can and spread the word. Hopefully see you on Saturday.

 

Halloween Weekend Sat & Sunday 26th/27th Oct 2024 raised £1700

Congratulations to all the people that came and those who were involved setting it up, operating it and taking the money, you did an absolute fabulous job. Also many thanks to all the people who donated prizes to the event and the cake makers did a fabulous job once again. Without you all and your support these events would not take place. Thank you very much on behalf of us all.

Friends of Stanley Park Halloween Weekend 2024 Blackpool  photo E.Gomm

Friends of Stanley Park Halloween Weekend 2024 Blackpool  photo E.Gomm

 

Stanley Park Blackpool Halloween Weekend Event 26/27 October 2024

 

 

Book Club Meetings June to November 2024

See the 2025 booklist above.

New members welcome.

Stanley Park Book Club Meetings June t0 November 2024 Blackpool

 

 

The Creative Hub Sunday 22nd September 10am

Calling Artists, Photographers, Crafters and fellow Creatives

Calling artists, photographers, crafters and fellow creatives.

This Sunday we're 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 22nd September 2024. plus every two weeks, Oct 6th, 20th, etc.

 

 

 

Macmillan Coffee Morning Saturday 28th Sept 2024 10.30 to 2.30.

An event where all takings are gor for Macmillan Cancer Support

Saturday we're in Stanley Park Visitor Centre next to the cafe with our cakes, tea and coffee, fun for the family in support of Macmillan. Please come and join us.

 

 

Friends of Stanley Park monthly meeting

 

Our next meeting is on Saturday 21st September 2024 at 2pm in the Visitor Centre. Tea and Coffee and a chat from 1pm.

 

 

 

Eco Fest and Love Parks Week 27th July to 1st August

Saturday 27th July 2024 Eco Fest in the Stanley Park Visitor Centre 12noon to 5pm Stalls, food, looking after our planet.

Monday 29th July 2024 until 1st August 2024 Love Parks Week

Blackpool Parks.

- Stanley Park Tuesday Space Day in the visitor centre 10am to 2pm.

- Stanley Park Friday Circus Skills at Stanley Park Bandstand 10am to 2pm.

- Blackpool Cricket Club Stanley Park 2pm to 4pm learn cricket

Click below to view a photo of the events from Blackpool Council

Click Here for events photo

 

 

Friends of Stanley Park Annual Tea Party 20th July 2024

A lovely afternoon with the Friends and members of Blackpool council at our annual afternoon tea. Many thanks from Shaun, Karlos #parksartdecocafe and team @parksartdecocafe.

Bandstand Show

Sunday 6th July 1pm to 4.30pm

Rupert Fabulous and The Waterloo Ladies Choir

 

 

Bandstand Show

Sunday 30th June 1pm to 4.30pm

Limbo Days, Georgie Weston, Cloe Velez

Come to Stanley Park Bandstand in Blackpool for live music on Summer Sunday afternoons.

 

 

Bandstand Show:

Sunday 23rd June 1pm to 4.30pm

Ska Face and Scarlet Carnival

 

 

Bandstand Show:

Sunday 16th June 1pm to 4.30pm

Touch the Pearl and Freefly Crew

 

Sunday 9th June 1pm to 4.30pm

Cherished Times, Kind Hearted Thieves,
Daisy Atkinson, Harrison Rimmer

 

Sunday 2nd June 1pm to 4.30pm

Bob On, Escape the City

 

The next flower workshop is on Saturday 1st June at 12.30

Michelle's number is 07826 793439 to book

Make this lovely Pot au Fleur, an all summer long planter with plants and cut flowers. Cost is £29.95 payable in cash on the day.

Flower Workshiop  May 2024

 

 

Art Exhibition Call For Entries

 

Friends of Stanley Park and Salisbury Woodland

Open to all art exhibition June 2024

We are again holding our open art exhibition at the Visitor centre throughout June. There is no theme, any medium, any ability, all ages, just as long as the subject is family friendly, and is limited to no more than 2 entries per person, size no larger than A2, preferably on card or a lightweight canvas.

We can accommodate small framed pieces and a couple of larger ones, but apart from a limited hanging picture rail, everything is attached with Velcro to the board.

We cannot accept responsibility for your entries, but there are staff on duty at all times to keep an eye on them.

If you wish to sell your work, we ask for a donation to the Friends, but ask you to leave your work in place until the end of the exhibition.

Please submit your entries into the centre by May 25 th, open Tuesday to Sunday 11 to 3pm. If you would like to send a preview to ascertain suitability, you can e-mail to gillhoward@talktalk.net.

Please bring this form to accompany your work. We hope to see some great new artwork, so enjoy creating.


Link to pdf of entry form

 

 

Stanley Park Blackpool Bandstand Summer Shows 2024

Here's the poster to read it better and obtain more information please visit our Events Page: Click Here

 

Stanley Park Bandstand Blackpool Summer Bandstand Shows

 

The Book Club meeting is on Thursday 23rd May 2024 at 2.30pm for 3pm start

The Friends of Stanley Park hold their book club meeting on the 4th Thursday of each month. The next meeting is on Thursday 25th April at 2.30pm for a 3pm start in the Stanley Park Visitor Centre next to the cafe.

The Book is:A man called Ove, Fredrik Backman

New members welcome.

The Book Club on Stanley Park Blackpool

 

The next flower arranging workshop, the rose arch, is on Saturday 27th April at 12.30pm at the Visitor Centre. All materials provided, cost is £29.99,payable in cash on the day.

Flower Arranging in Stanley Park Visitor Centre Blackpool 27th April 2024

 

 

2024 Events announced

Bandstand Shows on Sundays from 5th May to 15th September 2024. Love Parks Week. Fundraising fairs. More....

Friends of Stanley Park and Salisbury Woodland Calendar


April to December 2024 (as announced 10th April 2024)

April

13th National Literacy Trust: Spring Time Stories at Stanley Park 10am: 1pm
14th Bandstand Volunteers Training Day: Visitors Centre 1pm
20th AGM All Members Visitor Centre 2pm: Tea/Coffee served from 1pm
27th Flower Arranging Group 1pm: pre-booking required

May

3rd Committee Meeting 10am to 12pm
5th Bandstand 2024 Season begins(details are imminent)
6th Table Top Sale in the Visitor Centre: Trefoil Guild
18th Members Meeting Visitor Centre 2pm: Tea/Coffee served from 1pm
27th Table Top Sale in the Visitor Centre: Rotary

June

6th Committee Meeting 10am to 2pm
7th Donnas Dream House Coffee Morning
15th Members Meeting Visitor Centre 2pm: Tea/Coffee served from 1pm
28th Blackpool Arts Society Exhibition begins

July

5th Committee Meeting 10am to 12pm
20th Members Meeting Visitor Centre 2pm: Tea/Coffee served from 1pm
27th ECO day in the Park
29th Love Parks Week begins

August

2nd Love Parks Week ends
9th Committee Meeting 10am to 12pm
17th Members Meeting Visitor Centre 2pm: Tea/Coffee served from 1pm
17th Charity Bowling for Disabled
24th Strawberry Gardens Table Top Sale
25th Classic Car Show

September

6th Committee Meeting 10am to 12pm
15th Last of the Summer Bandstand shows
21st Members Meeting Visitor Centre 2pm: Tea/Coffee served from 1pm

October

4th Committee Meeting 10am to 12pm
19th Members Meeting Visitor Centre 2pm: Tea/Coffee served from 1pm
26th Halloween Event
27th Halloween Event

November

1st Committee Meeting 10am to 12pm
16th Members Meeting Visitor Centre 2pm: Tea/Coffee served from 1pm

December

6th Committee Meeting 10am to 12pm
7th Christmas Fair
8th Christmas Fair
12th Members Meeting Visitor Centre 2pm: Tea/Coffee served from 1pm
22nd Carols In The Park with Blackpool Light Operatic Society

The above dates are correct at 10th April 2024 but may be subject to changes and additions

Bandstand Events on Sundays from 5th May to 15th September 2024. Please see the separate list for individual dates.

 

Bandstand Stanley Park, Blackpool

Sunday 26th May 1pm to 4.30pm

The Bone Idols, The Sleepwalkers

 

 

On the Bandstand Sunday 12th May 1pm to 4.30pm

Boomshanka, Northern Alibi

 

The next monthly meeting will take place on Saturday 18th April 2024 at 2pm in the Visitor Centre.   The guest speaker is Richard Neale, talking about 'Life of the Theatre'.  Plus remaining AGM business.

 

The next monthly meeting is the AGM and will take place on Saturday 20th April 2024 at 2pm in the Visitor Centre. 

The Guest Speaker is Paul Hodgson, Manager of Green and Open Spaces for Blackpool Council, who will unveil the strategy for Stanley Park.

A nomination form for he election of the Executive Committee will be circulated to members.  If you would like to apply for any of the positions please ensure you complete the form and return it to Liz Marshall by 12 noon on Friday 12th April 2024.

 

Tea and Coffee will be available from 1pm

 

 

Easter Fair in the Visitor Centre

Saturday and Sunday 30/31st March 2024

Easter Bonnet Competition

Fancy Dress Competition

Fun and Games for all the family

 

Stanley Park Easter Fair 2024 30/31st March 2024 Friends of Stanley Park Blackpool

 

 

March Monthly Meeting

The March monthly meeting was on Saturday 16th March at 2pm in the Visitor Centre. Our guest speaker is John Garnham who will be talking about TramTown and the exciting developments unfolding plus a trip down memory lane with details of the inland service we once enjoyed. Tea and Coffee will be available from 1pm

Weekly Craft Club on Tuesday, Dog Club on Wednesday. Gardening Club on Monday and Thursday. Monthly Book Club on the 4th Thursday

 

 

Creative Hub Exhibition at Stanley Park Visitor Centre

 

New exhibition coming this week from our creative hub photographers.

Artists and photographers meet every other Sunday to create and share ideas and this is their first exhibition, a stunning display of a variety of subjects.

Next meet up of the Creative Hub is Sunday 10th March from 10 am.

Join the Creative Hub Facebook Group Click Here

Creative Hub Exhibition in Stanley Park Visitor Centre March 2024 Blackpool

 

Book Club meeting is on Thursday 28th March 2024 at 1.30pm for a 2pm start

The Friends of Stanley Park hold their book club meeting on the 4th Thursday of each month. The next meeting is on Thursday 28th March at 1.30pm for a 2pm start in the Stanley Park Visitor Centre next to the cafe.

The Book is: Twelve Secrets by Robert Gold.

New members welcome.

Dates through to 23rd May 2024:

The Book Club on Stanley Park Blackpool

 

Monthly meeting on Saturday 17th February 2024

The monthly meeting is on Saturday 17th February at 2pm. Our guest speaker - Deborah Contessa will be talking about how to read a graveyard. She will discuss symbolism and burial practices. Even those with little initial interest will find the talk fascinating.

 

Read old news in our Archive

Click here for news 2023

Click here for news 2022

Click here for news 2021

Click here for news 2012 to 2020

 

Awarded to the Friends of Stanley Park June 2022:

The Queens Award for Voluntary Service 2022 - The Friends of Stanley Park

 

 

 

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:

Fields in Trust Best Park in the UK - Stanley Park Blackpool

Fields in Trust Best Park in the UK - Stanley Park Blackpool

 

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.

 

Fields in Trust Best Park in the UK - Stanley Park Blackpool

Fields in Trust Best Park in the UK - Stanley Park Blackpool

 

Our 2017 Award:

UK Best Park and Best Field Event 2017  Stanley Park Blackpool.

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Updated: 18th December 2024