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Sunday, 25 March 2012
Blooms!
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Friday, 28 October 2011
Barr's Purple Crocuses
The continuation of the Crocus planting in partnership with the Kidderminster-Husum Twinning Assoc. took place on Wednesday 26th October. We were aided in our efforts by members from other organisations such as Kidderminster Horticultural Society and Friends of Springfield Park.
Local businesses have been very generous in their support and our thanks go out to them.
In all the fifteen folk who gathered in the park to carry out the planting did so with enthusiasm despite their collective aches and pains. A pleasant sunny day raised our spirits and a great deal of chat too place while divots were raised and handfulls of bulbs were carefully placed into the dry soil.
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Local businesses have been very generous in their support and our thanks go out to them.
In all the fifteen folk who gathered in the park to carry out the planting did so with enthusiasm despite their collective aches and pains. A pleasant sunny day raised our spirits and a great deal of chat too place while divots were raised and handfulls of bulbs were carefully placed into the dry soil.
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| The extent of the bulb planing for future reference |
Thursday, 20 October 2011
Ministerial visit
As part of a somewhat whistlestop tour of projects in the Midlands, the minister for 'Civil Society' stopped off in Broadwaters to meet with delegates from a number of local 'Friends' groups.
A buffet lunch was put on in the Broadwaters Inn, where the minister, Nick Hurd, had opportunity to chat with representatives of the various groups.
The rather brief interlude was concluded with a photo opportunity in the park and the planting of some crocuses which forms part of the ongoing Husum Crocus project in Broadwaters Park.
Nick Hurd was quite enthusiastic regarding the planting, the suggestion of which had caused a little discomfort to those organising the visit. Non the less, the minister took a hand in the planting of some 50 bulbs.
He was soon whisked away to pay a visit and give a short speech at the award winning Areley Kings Village Hall. A short question and answer session climaxed the visit and the minister was then spirited away to pastures new.
A buffet lunch was put on in the Broadwaters Inn, where the minister, Nick Hurd, had opportunity to chat with representatives of the various groups.
The rather brief interlude was concluded with a photo opportunity in the park and the planting of some crocuses which forms part of the ongoing Husum Crocus project in Broadwaters Park.
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| Nick Hurd with members of Friends of Broadwaters and staff from WFDC Parks dept. |
Nick Hurd was quite enthusiastic regarding the planting, the suggestion of which had caused a little discomfort to those organising the visit. Non the less, the minister took a hand in the planting of some 50 bulbs.
He was soon whisked away to pay a visit and give a short speech at the award winning Areley Kings Village Hall. A short question and answer session climaxed the visit and the minister was then spirited away to pastures new.
Wednesday, 19 October 2011
The latest edition the Bugle
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Thanks to Mike Abraham for producing this newsletter.
Tuesday, 13 September 2011
Family Gardening Day
Saturday last (10th September) saw our first 'Family Gardening Day'. An idea spawned by folk who had told us they would love to help with maintaining the green things in Broadwaters Park, except for the fact that we do most of our work in the week.
So, we publicised the event and put up our small gazebo on the day for serving drinks and biscuits, and low and behold! Fifteen of our members turned out and set to work with quiet enthusiasm.
We didn't expect droves of people to come along, and it was rather late on that a keen mom and her daughter arrived and set to weeding the glade area of the park.
It was hard work and perhaps a little disappointing that not many turned out to help, but this was the first time and we have learned a lesson about publicity. We are confident that the next one will attract more participants. Anyway we had a great social time and got a mound of work done including weeding the main border, which is always a major task.
So, we publicised the event and put up our small gazebo on the day for serving drinks and biscuits, and low and behold! Fifteen of our members turned out and set to work with quiet enthusiasm.
We didn't expect droves of people to come along, and it was rather late on that a keen mom and her daughter arrived and set to weeding the glade area of the park.
It was hard work and perhaps a little disappointing that not many turned out to help, but this was the first time and we have learned a lesson about publicity. We are confident that the next one will attract more participants. Anyway we had a great social time and got a mound of work done including weeding the main border, which is always a major task.
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| Having a well drink of squash and a chocolate biscuit! |
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| Irene, Ursula and Stella doing the big border. |
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| A very keen pair. They even had their own transport! |
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| Recently joined member Martin showing how it's done. |
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| Roy attempting to revive our Katsura. A lost cause I reckon. |
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| Almost complete! |
Monday, 22 August 2011
Praise in the Park
Sunday afternoon in the park in fine weather. What could be nicer? Well a praise service, that's what. St.Oswalds and Broadwaters Methodists together with the 'Friends', shared an an hour or so of each others company and singing from the sampler of the new Methodist Hymnal.
The shared service was led by Rev, Mary Austin, and a short word was given by Rev. Rose Lawley.
Tea, cakes and puddings were served to the more than fifty enthusiastic congregation, on a thakfully warm and pleasant afternoon.
Shame about the graffiti on the wall, but thankfully it wasn't particularly offensive.
The shared service was led by Rev, Mary Austin, and a short word was given by Rev. Rose Lawley.
Tea, cakes and puddings were served to the more than fifty enthusiastic congregation, on a thakfully warm and pleasant afternoon.
Shame about the graffiti on the wall, but thankfully it wasn't particularly offensive.
Monday, 25 July 2011
Once again.....
....your park has won the prestigious award previously known as the Green Pennant. This is now called the Green Flag Award, and the friends have received a small flag and certificate to mark the good news.
It is only through the hard work of volunteers that awards such as these are possible. At times the work is hard and when vandals strike with their mindless and selfish actions, it can be very disappointing.
However, the solution as far as the 'Friends of Broadwaters' are concerned is to keep on putting it right, which of course we will.
The many compliments that 'Friends' have received over recent weeks is very heartwarming, and we are sure that this latest recognition of the power of a group of volunteers to change things, will be well received by all our wellwishers.
Well done 'Friends'
It is only through the hard work of volunteers that awards such as these are possible. At times the work is hard and when vandals strike with their mindless and selfish actions, it can be very disappointing.
However, the solution as far as the 'Friends of Broadwaters' are concerned is to keep on putting it right, which of course we will.
The many compliments that 'Friends' have received over recent weeks is very heartwarming, and we are sure that this latest recognition of the power of a group of volunteers to change things, will be well received by all our wellwishers.
Well done 'Friends'
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