What's Going on in the Park
Below are full details of our currently scheduled events. Events are added on a regular basis so make sure you check again soon!
Orchard Activities: Pruning
Sun 3rd August: am & pm sessions
The Community Orchard
We will concentrate on pruning the stone fruit trees (cherries, plums, etc) at this event. Please bring gloves and tools if you have them.
FoGH volunteers will be working in the orchard to keep everything tidy.
- This is a volunteer activity day and will include some physical work to further improve the look of the park.
- This event will go off regular pathways, please wear suitable clothing and footwear.
- Please be aware that this event is weather dependant and may, in extreme circumstances, be cancelled.
Moth Identification Morning
Sun 17th August: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
The Hub
Drop in to the Hub to see what night-flying insects Dr Ian Beavis can identify from the overnight moth trap.
- This is a family friendly event, all are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- This is a regular event: look out for future events so you can see how the moth population changes over the course of the year.
This FoGH event is free to attend, but donations are always welcome.
Moth Identification Morning
Sat 20th September: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
The Hub
Drop in to the Hub to see what night-flying insects Dr Ian Beavis can identify from the overnight moth trap.
- This is a family friendly event, all are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- This is a regular event: look out for future events so you can see how the moth population changes over the course of the year.
This FoGH event is free to attend, but donations are always welcome.
Pond Dipping
Sun 21st September: 2:00 - 4:00 pm
The Hub / Wetlands
Join us for a pond dipping session in the wetlands. Discover the creatures that live in the Park's water habitats with local expert Martin Sutton.
We'll be meeting at the Hub before heading to the wetland area to investigate.
- This is a family friendly event, all are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Limited tickets (£2.00) for this event will be available from 7th September 2025. FoGH members get exclusive access to tickets before they go on general release. If you are not currently a member and want early access to tickets you can join here.
Apple Day
Sat 11th October: 11am-2pm
Hilbert Gates / The Oast
Join FoGH for children's craft activities & refreshments and we'll be making juice with our apple press.
If you have apples of your own please bring them along and we will incorporate with our own. We can not guarantee you will be able to take home juice from YOUR apples. Volunteers are needed to help cut up the apples and help with the production process.
- This is a family friendly event, all are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Please bring clean bottles to take home your juice or to share with others.
This FoGH event is free to attend, but donations are always welcome.
Fungal Foray
Sat 25th October
The Hub
Discover the Park's fungi on this exploration & identification walk led by expert Keith Palmer.
- This is a family friendly event, all are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Limited tickets (£2.00) for this event will be available from 12th October 2025. FoGH members get exclusive access to tickets before they go on general release. If you are not currently a member and want early access to tickets you can join here.
