Committee Report
News from the Committee
As you may recall from my update in March, the FoGH committee faced some unexpected challenges earlier this year. However, I can now report that we've emerged from this period and I'd like to share some changes.
After many years of dedicated service, commitment and voluntary hours in the Park, Jane Melville is standing down as Membership Secretary. Jane was a founding member of this group and has worked tirelessly to support the Park, the Friends group and the many events we hold. We would like to formally thank Jane for her dedication and hard work over the past 13 years.
Her position on the committee is going to be taken over by Clare Kelly, who masterfully organised the successful April Dog Show and many other popular FoGH events. Clare's organisational skills and dedication are a fantastic asset to the FoGH team, and we look forward to her contributions in this important role.
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Carolyn Gray: FoGH Chair
June 2024
Previous Reports
- News from the Committee - December 2023
The Friends of Grosvenor & Hilbert Park
FoGH was set up in 2011. Our key focus is to enhance the quality of life for our community; raise awareness of ecology; and encourage the local community to take an interest in the conservation of the Park. Our work takes many forms, from family events, talks, walks and gardening, to ecological projects, such as rewilding the orchard.
Find the Park
Our Park has several access points. Use the postcode TN1 2HU to get to the entrance in Auckland Road. For the Hilbert Road entrance, near the Oast House, use TN2 3SF. All parking for the Park is on residential streets, there is no car park.
Useful Contacts
To report an incident to Kent Police in Grosvenor and Hilbert Park
- Emergency: dial 999
- Non-emergency: dial 101
Other contacts
- Council Parks Department: 01892 554031
To hire The Hub please contact the council to check for availability and instructions by sending an email to parksteam [at] tunbridgewells.gov.uk or by phoning 01892 554031
- Friends of Grosvenor & Hilbert Park: chair [at] fogh.org.uk
Please note there is a defibrillator at the Hub, if needed phone 999 to get the access code and assistance when using it.
What's On in the Park
Below are our upcoming events, there are more details on our full events page.
A Damselfly & Dragonfly Celebration
Sat 27th July: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Hub
Join Ian Beavis for an illustrated talk in the Hub and a walk around the lake, wetland & streams to search for the colourful dragonflies & damselflies that live in the Park.This is a ticketed event, with limited spaces, these can be purchased (£2.00) from our Ticket Tailor account.
Native Trees and Ancient Woodland in the Park
Wed 31st July: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
The Hub
Join TWBC's Landscape Officer David Scully to learn about the native trees and the ancient woodland that forms part of our Park.This is a ticketed event, with limited spaces, these can be purchased (£2.00) from our Ticket Tailor account.
Also coming soon - for more details check our full events page.
10 Aug: Moth Identification Morning
18 Aug: FoGH Green Team: Orchard Pruning
29 Aug: Park Safari with Dr Ian Beavis
8 Sep: Pond Dipping
15 Sep: Heritage Open Days: The Swimming Pool
5 Oct: Apple Day
26 Oct: Halloween Crafts
2 Nov: Fungal Foray
9 Nov: FoGH Quiz with Fish & Chips
Get Involved in the Park
The are two ways you can get involved with the park.
Join the Friends
We are a volunteer-run group that relies on donations from events and membership fees. By signing up and joining the Friends you will help fund our work and put on community events in the park.
Follow the link and sign-up on line.
Volunteer
Alternatively or additionally you might like to volunteer to undertake tasks around the park. We regularly hold weeding and planting event and there's always litter picking.
Simply sign up to our volunteer newsletter and we will tell you when something suitable is planned.
