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We have a lot to be thankful for...
We have alot to be thankful for here at Ford Park
Suzanne Edgley
Mar 261 min read
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The High Sheriff Visits Ford Park.
The High Sheriff of Cumbria visits Ford Park
Suzanne Edgley
Mar 31 min read
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What do you love about Ford Park?
We asked some of our memebrs what they love aboutFord Park...
Suzanne Edgley
Feb 242 min read
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School Visits at Ford Park
Ford Park Walled Garden in full bloom Earlier this month we announced exciting plans for School Visits to Ford Park. Some schools visited...
Suzanne Edgley
Jan 152 min read
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Volunteer Spotlight - Meet Carole
Meet Carole Palmer – one of Ford Park’s dedicated volunteers who has been bringing her energy, passion, and love for gardening to our...
Suzanne Edgley
Nov 29, 20242 min read
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Ford Park is Celebrating Giving Tuesday on December 3rd!
This year, we’re thrilled to announce that Ford Park is joining the worldwide celebration of Giving Tuesday! Mark your calendars for Tuesday
Suzanne Edgley
Nov 20, 20242 min read
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Official Opening Of The New Park Path!
Official opening of the new park path at Ford Park
Suzanne Edgley
Nov 4, 20242 min read
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STIHL donate new equipment to Ford Park
STIHL donate new equipment to Ford Park
Suzanne Edgley
Sep 11, 20241 min read
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Voulnteers turn their hands to model making.
Have you been to see Model Ulverston at The Coro? Amy Whelan from the Coro had a fabulous idea to create a model of our lovely town to be...
Suzanne Edgley
Aug 30, 20241 min read
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Thank you, thank you, thank you...
We have lots of people to thank at Ford Park
Suzanne Edgley
Jun 24, 20241 min read
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Easter at Ford Park!
🐰 There's lots to see and do at Ford Park this Easter 🐰 On Easter Sunday the garden will be open for you to enjoy and for plant sales,...
Suzanne Edgley
Mar 27, 20241 min read
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A catch up with Moray about Volunteering at Ford Park
Earlier this month (February 2024) we had a brew, and a slice of cake of course, with Moray, our Volunteer Team Leader who told us what...
Suzanne Edgley
Feb 26, 20242 min read
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Ford Park Woodland Animal Trail
On Tuesday 13th February we officially launch our Woodland Animal Trail at Ford Park. Barbara Bundy, one of our longstanding volunteers...
Suzanne Edgley
Jan 29, 20241 min read
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The 12 Days of Christmas in Ford Park
On our social media platforms we 'tweaked' the 12 Days of Christmas and made it relevant to Ford Park. It was great fun, but we know not...
Suzanne Edgley
Jan 10, 20241 min read
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Volunteer Day Out to Hollin Bank Farm
At the end of October Hazel, Moray, Toby and our wonderful team of volunteers went on a little road trip and took the community minibus...
Suzanne Edgley
Nov 29, 20232 min read
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UVHS students discover what it’s like to work at Ford Park.
Year 7 students from UVHS working towards their John Muir Awards, spent time at Ford Park before they broke up for the summer. Hazel, our...
Suzanne Edgley
Aug 17, 20232 min read
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Ford Park volunteers officially receive Queen’s Award
Volunteers from Ford Park have now officially received the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service – the highest award a voluntary group can...
Ford Park
Sep 27, 20222 min read
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Ford Park recognised as one of UK’s best green spaces for fifth year running
Today, Ulverston’s Ford Park has once again been recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme as one of the very best in the world. For the...
Ford Park
Sep 27, 20221 min read
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Delight as Ford Park’s Cath and Val join High Sheriff at special thank you event
Our Volunteer Team Leader, Cath (left), and our Gardener, Val (right), were delighted to join the High Sheriff of Cumbria, Marcia Reid...
Ford Park
Sep 27, 20221 min read
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Delight as Ford Park Community Group receives the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
Volunteers from Ford Park Community Group, based in Ulverston, have been honoured with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service – the...
Ford Park
Sep 27, 20222 min read
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