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2025

Link to archives: 2021 2022 2023 2024 Past Events

 

Friends of Stanley Park monthly meeting

The AGM of the Friends will be held on Saturday 15th of March at 2pm in the Visitor Centre.

Our guest speaker will be The Chutney Lady who will also be selling pots of chutney,
marmalade, curd and jam.

Tea and Coffee and a chat from 1pm

 

On the 19th of April there will be no members meeting as
we will be running our Easter Fair on Saturday 19th  and Sunday 20th  from 10.30am to
2.30pm, in the visitor centre.

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.

Easter Fair on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th  April from 10.30am to
2.30pm, in the visitor centre.

Watch our events page for more information.

 

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

 

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 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.

 

 

 

 

Book Club Meetings Jan to June 2025

Next 27th February 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 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

 

 

 

 

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:

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