Good news ! At long last the cafe is now open and normal service has been resumed. Finally after 16 months the damage to the roof of the cafe from a fallen tree has been repaired and the toilets at long last also back in service.
We are pleased to let everyone know that the audio bench has been repaired and is back up and running again. If you are passing take a listen to some really interesting stories about the park and environs.
Finally after 10 years of striving to have a much needed Wildlife Pond and dipping platform created on the stream near the Branscombe bridge we have been told that work will start on August 18 . The pond will create a safe environment, where children can learn about nature, conservation and our precious water wildlife. […]
We are pleased to report another new commemorative tree has been planted in the park this year. The Enfield Beekeepers Association celebrated its centenary by planting a great white cherry tree (Prunus Tai-Haku), located near the circular rhododendron bed. As this grows we hope it will produce gorgeous blossom and be a beautiful addition to […]
As many of you will have noticed, the areas of foliage around the courts – tennis and basketball – have been completely cut down and it all now looks very stark. Some of the shrubs they cut down with no warning , which were laden with berries to support the birds in winter, were […]
Earlier this year, a local artist Mary Horsfield donated to the Friends one of her paintings of Grovelands Park with a view to it being auctioned to raise funds for us. We are indebted to her for the donation and to Maria of Agha Home in Wades Hill for displaying the painting. The auction was […]
