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Date for your diary – The Friends of Riverside Park will be holding its annual general meeting on Tuesday 15th February 2011 at 8.00 p.m. at the Bitterne Park Baptist Church Hall, 49 Oak Tree Road, SO18 1PH.

We will be discussing events for the coming year and all matters concerning Riverside Park.

We look forward to seeing as many members there as possible.

     Weekly Walks – Suspended until Spring 2011    

 

 

   MONTHLY LITTER PICKS  

Come and join us for a litter pick - get to know members of the Committee and other Friends. Nothing strenuous and all equipment will be provided. Meet us at the Pavilion at 9.00am. The next litter pick is TBA.

 

  Please join us for the Grand Opening of Woodmill Play Area 

Sunday 23rd January @ 12pm

The refurbished and redeveloped play area will be officially opened by wildlife expert and television personality Chris Packham, in the presence of the Mayor of Southampton

     Join the FORP for a morning of Bulb Planting

On Saturday 6th November @ 10.30am

 

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  Picnic in the Park Sunday September 18th

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  Riverside Park Art’s Event 

18th – 20th September

 

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 Weekly Walks -  Starting Wednesday 10th June

Everyone welcome to join members for a walk around the park @ 1.30pm (‘Weather permitting’ meet at the Pavilion – View Map). Refreshments will be provided afterwards. A good way to meet new people in your local area.

Fitness & mobility levels of no consequence, as we will be going at a leisurely pace.

If this walk proves popular we shall look to repeat it on a weekly basis.

 

 Tea in the Park 19th July 

 

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     Join the FORP for a ‘Dirty Weekend’

On Sunday 7th June, in conjunction with the BBC, we shall be getting our hands dirty, planting trees & sowing wild flowers. There will also be children’s activities and light refreshments will be available to purchase.

Don’t miss the fun; the event will start at 2.30pm. Please come and support us, we will be meeting near the composting area (View Map - For further details click on the BBC icon below or contact us via the website)

 

 

    Spring Seed Sowing  

If you would like to help the FoRP to brighten up our park, we are having a wild flower seed sowing event on Thursday 14th May. We shall be meeting at the cricket pavilion at 3.30pm, depending on numbers the sowing should take approx 1hr. Equipment will be provided by the council.

If you require any further information or are interested in becoming one of the Friends of Riverside Park, please email forp@hotmail.co.uk for details.

 

 

COBDEN MEADOWS PLAY AREA CONSULTATION EVENT 15TH APRIL 2009

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ITCHEN NAVIGATION PROJECT
Volunteer Tasks in Southampton in 2008

Mansbridge Lock Preservation
Task will be led by the Inland Waterways Association. Task will involve mainly vegetation clearance. Meet at 10am at the White Swan Pub car park on Mansbridge Road. Bring outdoor clothing (long sleeves), sturdy footwear, a packed lunch and drinks.

Sunday 14 September
Sunday 12 October

Mansbridge Habitat Enhancement
Task will be led by the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trut. Vegetation clearance next to Mansbridge Open Space. Meet at 10am at the White Swan Pub car park.

Friday 14 November
Saturday 22 November
Wednesday 3 December

If you are planning to attend any of the above tasks, please contact Polly Whyte, Project Officer to let her know. Email: PollyW@hwt.org.uk