FoWP Green Volunteers have achieved another top level award – Level 5 Outstanding. Well done all! And congratulations to our CWaC park team who gained a Gold Award for the park overall. A special mention must go to Andy, our Parks & Gardens Lead Officer, who works with the FoWP group on most Wednesday mornings.
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80th Anniversary Celebration Event Saturday 9 May 1-4pm
Bringing together the communities and clubs that use our popular green space to celebrate the importance of public parks for physical and mental well-being, community connection and the environment.
Free activities include tennis, croquet, mini golf, football and cricket.
City Nature Challenge – Saturday 25 April 2026 10.00-15.00
Annual General Meeting
The Friends of Westminster Park AGM will be held at WP Community Centre on Monday 9 March 2026 at 20.00
All welcome and we look forward to seeing you there.
Painting of the Public Toilets
Izabella, Jenny & Steve spent Saturday painting the ladies public toilets in the park. This is now much improved but still closed whilst the paint dries. The men’s toilet is currently unisex and will be refurbished at a later date. We didn’t want to close both at the same time. Thanks very much to our volunteers.
Croquet Club Taster Session
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.