Court Hey Park-news updated October 2009

Welcome to the 'NEWS' section.

October 2009

Next meeting of the Friends 2nd November @ 1.30.pm

(Special meeting regarding the paths around the park 19th October)

Saturday 7th November 2009

MAKING BIRD FEEDERS
A Knowsley Greenspace Rangers Event
The event starts at 1.pm.
Please come along and take part in a workshop to make bird feeders for our local bird population to help them through the winter months. Please call 0151 443 3682 for more details.

National Wildflower Centre

The centre is still open for conferences and meetings.
Although the award winning demonstration areas and visitor centre are now closed for the winter, there are still a few things going on!

The Cornflower Cafe is open Mon to Fri. 10.am - 4.pm and offers delicious hot and cold meals, snacks and refreshments.

October: 26th-30th. Half Term Activities.
November: Fri 13th. Family Supper Night.
December: 6th Winter Celebration.

For more information on events please visit their web site or call 0151 738 1913.

National Wildflower Centre on Twitter
Thanks to NWC volunteer Susan there is more info on the web.
Please pay a visit to Susan's Twitter page here.
And there's a page called 'Where the Wildflowers Are' here.
Lastly there's a new Facebook page here.
Don't forget the NWC YouTube Channel here.

Day Trip to Birkenhead Park By Bob Dutton
Read all about the trip to this historic park here.
Flickr page updated with photos.

KNOWSLEY FLOWER SHOW
The eleventh Knowsley Flower Show took place this year on Sunday 9th August 2009, at Court Hey Park. Attracting 18,000 people, the Show was free and had something for everyone.The show is one of the largest free horticultural events in the North West and has something for everyone, with the floral marquee, garden trade stands with plants and garden furniture for sale.

There were also falconry displays, dog obedience displays in the main arena, live music and bands as well as the huge craft marquee and lots of entertainment for all the family.
Check out the website for more information.

GLADSTONE AND COURT HEY PARK HISTORY DVD #1
Local Schoolchildren were able to watch our history DVD and examine artifacts from the 2007 archaeological dig on Friday the 19th June. They were then taken to see the Gladstone Roots site.

Updates to the history section of this site will be made later this year following substantial historical research. I have more pictures and information to place on the site when I get the time (exams etc). If you have any suggestions regarding the web site then please let me know. email

Nature photos sent in.

Many thanks to Alban Whelan for the great photos shown below, all taken in court hey park recently. Click to enlarge

GLADSTONE ROOTS TALKS
Saturday 25th April and Friday 1st May
The Friends of court hey park provided a insight into this substantial archaeological project, revealing fascinating facts about the many discoveries on site. With a Power point presentation and display of artefacts from the dig in 2007.

February 2009
Work has begun tidying up many areas of the park by Knowsley council garden staff - the Friends appreciate all your hard work.

If you would like to join the Friends of Court Hey Park please visit the Friends page for more Membership information.

If you have memories, pictures any items or letters for the Friends of Court Hey Park, then please hand them in c/o National Wildflower Centre, Court Hey Park.

Our address is;
The Friends of Court Hey Park
Friends Meeting Room, Old Stable Block, National Wildflower Centre,
Court Hey Park, Knowsley, L16 3NA. Telephone: 0151 443 3682.

Please remember to renew your membership of the Friends!
Thank you very much!

By joining us you will be helping to conserve, improve and promote Court Hey Park - an important local green space, heritage site and recreational facility.

Website maintained by

Dave Roberts

Email



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		Welcome to the 'NEWS' section. October 2009 Next meeting of the Friends 2nd November @ 1.30.pm (Special meeting regarding the paths around the park 19th October) Saturday 7th November 2009 MAKING BIRD FEEDERS A Knowsley Greenspace Rangers Event The event starts at 1.pm. Please come along and take part in a workshop to make bird feeders for our local bird population to help them through the winter months. Please call 0151 443 3682 for more details. National Wildflower Centre The centre is still open for conferences and meetings. Although the award winning demonstration areas and visitor centre are now closed for the winter, there are still a few things going on! The Cornflower Cafe is open Mon to Fri. 10.am - 4.pm and offers delicious hot and cold meals, snacks and refreshments. October: 26th-30th. Half Term Activities. November: Fri 13th. Family Supper Night. December: 6th Winter Celebration. For more information on events please visit their web site or call 0151 738 1913. National Wildflower Centre on Twitter Thanks to NWC volunteer Susan there is more info on the web. Please pay a visit to Susan's Twitter page here. And there's a page called 'Where the Wildflowers Are' here. Lastly there's a new Facebook page here. Don't forget the NWC YouTube Channel here. Day Trip to Birkenhead Park By Bob Dutton Read all about the trip to this historic park here. Flickr page updated with photos. KNOWSLEY FLOWER SHOW The eleventh Knowsley Flower Show took place this year on Sunday 9th August 2009, at Court Hey Park. Attracting 18,000 people, the Show was free and had something for everyone.The show is one of the largest free horticultural events in the North West and has something for everyone, with the floral marquee, garden trade stands with plants and garden furniture for sale. There were also falconry displays, dog obedience displays in the main arena, live music and bands as well as the huge craft marquee and lots of entertainment for all the family. Check out the website for more information. GLADSTONE AND COURT HEY PARK HISTORY DVD #1 Local Schoolchildren were able to watch our history DVD and examine artifacts from the 2007 archaeological dig on Friday the 19th June. They were then taken to see the Gladstone Roots site. Updates to the history section of this site will be made later this year following substantial historical research. I have more pictures and information to place on the site when I get the time (exams etc). If you have any suggestions regarding the web site then please let me know. email Nature photos sent in. Many thanks to Alban Whelan for the great photos shown below, all taken in court hey park recently. Click to enlarge GLADSTONE ROOTS TALKS Saturday 25th April and Friday 1st May The Friends of court hey park provided a insight into this substantial archaeological project, revealing fascinating facts about the many discoveries on site. With a Power point presentation and display of artefacts from the dig in 2007. February 2009 Work has begun tidying up many areas of the park by Knowsley council garden staff - the Friends appreciate all your hard work. If you would like to join the Friends of Court Hey Park please visit the Friends page for more Membership information. If you have memories, pictures any items or letters for the Friends of Court Hey Park, then please hand them in c/o National Wildflower Centre, Court Hey Park. Our address is; The Friends of Court Hey Park Friends Meeting Room, Old Stable Block, National Wildflower Centre, Court Hey Park, Knowsley, L16 3NA. Telephone: 0151 443 3682. Please remember to renew your membership of the Friends! Thank you very much! By joining us you will be helping to conserve, improve and promote Court Hey Park - an important local green space, heritage site and recreational facility. Website maintained by Dave Roberts Email

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