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Disused Bowling Green Usage
The second bowling green in the park is no longer being used. Suggestions for other uses would be welcome. Are there any other sporting ideas? Ideas should be put forward by the end of December 2025.
COMMUNITY APPLE PRESSING 21 SEPTEMBER 10.00-15.00
Incredible Edibles and Friends of Westminster Park
COMMUNITY APPLE PRESSING DAY
Sunday 21st September 2025 10 am to 3pm
Come and find us near the Café in the park.
Bring your own apples (or there may be some to pick from the trees in the park) Do bring a container for the juice you will make!
Any queries, contact Linda Shuttleworth on shuttleworths@talktalk.net or 07726 425847
WP City Nature Challenge 26 April
COME AND JOIN CHESTER’S CITY NATURE CHALLENGE 2025!
People in over 400 cities across the globe will be observing and recording nature around them 25 – 28 April.
It’s easy to get involved: scan the QR code below for more information and to download the iNaturalistapp. Then take a wander in your park to record any trees, plants, fungi and creatures you see or hear!
Volunteers will be by the cafe in Westminster Park on Saturday 26 April, 10am – 3pm, to guide and advise.
There will be short guided walks to the habitats at 11am and 2pm.
(Children must be with a parent or guardian)
Cafe Terrace Refurbishment
We anticipate the first phase of work will commence at the end of March. Donations are still welcome to Friends of Westminster Park account 32686994, sort code 60-40-08. Thank you to everyone who has contributed.
Annual General Meeting – Monday 7 April 2025 at WPCC 20.00
Secretary: Sue Britton, 24 Lache Lane Chester CH4 7LR
Our FoWP Annual General Meeting will be held at 8.00pm on Monday, 7 April 2025 at Westminster Park Community Centre, Five Ashes Road, Chester CH4 7QS
Cafe Terrace Project
Thanks to all the fundraising support which local people, businesses, residents’ associations and sports clubs in the park have provided, the improvements to the terrace area outside the cafe will begin in March and should be ready for Easter. Friends of WP raised just over £10,000, including a donation from CWaC, which will enable us to transform the space with attractive planting beds, tables, seating, lighting and surfacing. Phase 2 will commence once further funds have been secured. Donations can be made direct to FoWP or at the cafe.
Refreshments may be purchased from the cafe or just bring a picnic and sit on the terrace for a catch up and to enjoy your surroundings.
Apple Pressing
FoWP at WP Summer Fun Day
Thanks to our volunteers for hosting a stall at the WP Fun Day. The Lord Mayor visited and the children had a brilliant time…..
Signage and Wildlife
We are pleased to see new signage at the Lache Lane and Cliveden Road entrances.
Also look at the wildlife – Cinabar moth caterpillar and gatekeeper butterfly.