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Simmonds Transport supporting the Friends

Simonds Transport, based at Stafford Park and High Ercall, has teamed up with the  Friends of Telford Town Park (FOTTP) to offer funding and man hours on a major project at Grange Pool in Stirchley.
Simmonds is providing both cash and their staff to help with environmental and community projects on a Saturday morning as part of a scheme to assist with both wellbeing for employees and positive impact for the local community.
CEO of Simmonds, Bart Walkerdine, said they were happy to help.
He said: “We had a walk around the park and the volunteers showed us the projects they were working on, they are lovely people to work with".
“We have signed up to work together for 12 months initially but I would imagine it will grow, longer term, once people see the results of the work they’re doing, they will be inclined to keep coming.
Adrian Smith, chair of the Friends of Telford Town Park said "We look forward to working closely with Simmonds Transport and we look forward  to developing a long and lasting relationship with the company and their staff.

Opening of the new Coronation Garden

A great day in the Chelsea gardens on 24th May 2023 for the formal opening of the new Coronation Garden. We were delighted to be able to welcome the Lord Lieutenant of Shropshire Mrs Anna Turner, who performed the formal opening,

The garden was created by the Friends, with funding support from Telford & Wrekin Council’s King’s Coronation Celebration Fund, to celebrate the coronation of the new King

 

 

Mining memorial in the Town Park

Mining in the Telford area dates back to the Roman era and the Industrial revolution was built on coal and other minerals mined in  Coalbrookdale. It is now more than 40 years since the the last pit, the Granville, closed but it is important to remember the miners who worked and, in too many cases, died in the mines.

A memorial installed recently in the Town Park aims to do exactly that. Its dedication reads "to the men, women and children who worked in the Coalbrookdale coalfield. They gave so much so future generations would benefit"

 

If it's Wednesday you can find us in the Chrlsea Gardens

Apart from the winter months, the Friends of the Park can be found working in the  Chelsea Gardens on Wednesday mornings from 9.15am to 1pm. If you are interested in joining in, we'd love to hear from you.

Led entirely by volunteers, the Friends of Telford Town Park enable individuals of all abilities to make a significant contribution to the maintenance and promotion of our amazing Town park and to enjoy the benefits of working with a friendly group of volunteers in the open air. You can find more about us HERE

Henshalls supporting the friends

The Friends of Telford Town Park (FOTTP) have enjoyed the generous support of Henshalls , one of Shropshire's  largest  insurance brokers, for some years now. That support  provides the vital  annual public liability insurance without which the Friends would be unable to operate

Henshalls managing director, Mark Freeman, said they were always keen to help local organisations and support worthy causes.“We are delighted to be working with the volunteers from Friends of Telford Town Park as they make such a vital difference to this valuable green area.“It’s very important that they get all the help they can to allow them to continue operating safely and legally, and so we decided to cover the costs of their cover to make life a little bit easier.”

 

Picture shows Lucy Sutton of Henshalls (far right) with members of the Friends

J&PR supporting the Friends

The Friends of Telford Town Park are delighted to  have secured the support of the Wellington-based PR agency, J&PR Ltd, under a  sponsorship arrangement  designed to boost the profile of the  group.

Chris Pettman, Chairman of FOTTP, said he is looking forward to working with J&PR who will make more people aware of the gardens and the work of the group. He said: “It is great to be part of this new partnership which we hope will mutually benefit us both." 

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The Park from the air

Three excellent recent videos featuring the Town Park available on YouTube - click an image to view.

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Royal Visit to the Town Park

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Friends receive their Prestigious Award

 

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At last, a Celebration

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The Friends celebrate 20 years of service

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Join the Friends

Telford Town park, now officially recognised as the UK’s best park, is an amazing asset for our community. The Friends play a vital part in protecting and improving that asset and we welcome applications for membership from those who wish to support the aims  and activities of the group,.....Read More»