Event at Lache Library

We are now part of the British Library’s Living Knowledge Network. This means that, every year, we receive amazing exhibitions to tour round our libraries.

This year we will be hosting the Unearthed Exhibition, exploring the transformative power of gardening. To quote – “Gardening is so much more than the nation’s favourite pastime. Tracing personal stories alongside global histories, Unearthed celebrates gardening as a force for creativity, resilience and connection. From the people who have fought for the right and space to garden to the stories of the plants we use for food and medicine, discover how gardening has shaped our lives, our communities, and our planet”

The tour will start at Lache Library in May. We are having a launch event on Wednesday 7 May at 2.30. Linda Shuttleworth and Tim Ditchburn are doing a talk called Westminster Park: stories and histories of a green space. Tickets are free and are bookable via Westminster Park: stories and history of a green space at Lache Library event tickets from TicketSource

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)

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.

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

Thanks to our volunteers for hosting a stall at the WP Fun Day.  The Lord Mayor visited and the children had a brilliant time…..

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.

 Ken Brown officially opened the  new mini golf. The Town Crier, Lord Mayor and local Councillors, FoWP volunteerswere all invited.

Giant Hogweed has been found by the irrigation pond and beside trees on the Golf Course. It has been treated and will be monitored.

The tree was planted in memory of Scott at the request of Margaret Butterfield who works at the Co-op.  Scott died of a brain tumour and left behind his wife and two young children.  Scott and his family were regular walkers in Westminster Park and it is hoped the memorial tree will bring back memories of happier times.