Ken Brown officially opened the 
new mini golf.
The Town Crier,
Lord Mayor and
local Councillors,
FoWP volunteers
were all invited.
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Giant Hogweed
Giant Hogweed has been found by the irrigation pond and beside trees on the Golf Course. It has been treated and will be monitored.
Memorial Tree – Scott Butterfield
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.
FoWP AGM on 25 January 2023
The Friends of Westminster Park Annual General Meeting is being held at 8.00pm on Wednesday 25th January 2023 at Westminster Park Community Centre, Five Ashes Road, Chester CH4 7QS. We hope you will be able to attend.
FoWP Volunteers – Wednesdays 10.00-12.30
Another Wednesday morning, another fabulous day in the park. Annemarie, Phil & Charlotte started pulling up the ivy under the trees in the copse by the playpark. The plan is to prepare the ground and put some spring bulbs in. If you are sorry you missed out on this fun job, don’t worry, there’s more left for next week! Andreu was cutting back some overgrown trees so the whole area will be refreshed. Linda & Mike completed the job of extending the chippings path through to the back of the habitats and round to the containers area. We were very happy to see a walker & dog enjoying the newly completed path. Gill planted some spring bulbs at the Cliveden Road entrance and Niall made progress cutting back the overgrown brambles.
It is a pleasure to work in the park so if you fancy joining our volunteer team, come along on a Weds morning, 10am by the sports changing room or find us in the park. Tools are provided, just wear sensible shoes & bring water if it is hot.
Spring Photos
Annual General Meeting – Wednesday 12th January 2022 at 20.00 in WPCC
FRIENDS OF WESTMINSTER PARK
www.westminsterpark.org.uk
Secretary: Sue Britton, 24 Lache Lane Chester CH4 7LR
Annual General Meeting
will be held at 8.00pm on
Wednesday 12th January 2022
at
Westminster Park Community Centre,
Five Ashes Road, Chester CH4 7QS
Volunteer Weekend – Saturday
Thank you so much to our amazing volunteers today. We achieved so much. Tomorrow will see planting of the wildflower areas, more de-turfing for later bulb planting and completion of pond digging. Hope to see more volunteers on Sunday – any time between 10.00 and 16.00.
Volunteer Work
Weeding the borders
Tidying the edges
Clearing brambles
Volunteer Weekend Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 September 2021 10.00-16.00
FoWP volunteers are looking for help, even just for an hour, to assist in their on-going work to develop Westminster Park for the benefit of humans and wildlife in agreement with the CW&C parks officers.
Plans for the Volunteer Weekend include:
- Digging a wildlife pond
- Sowing wildflower areas (after removing turf)
- Clearing brambles and creating habitat piles
- Gardening on the formal beds, planting, weeding, pruning
- Bulb planting and much more.
It’s a great range of activities for families and for people of all abilities – there will also be a chance to hear about the projects in more detail and how they will benefit our local wildlife.
If anyone can bring their own tools or bits of kit that would also be brilliant:
- barrows
- saws
- loppers
- spades
- trowels
Whatever you bring, please also ensure that you have suitable footwear and sturdy gloves.
