The Friends celebrate 20 years of service

On 29th September 2023, at the Ramada Hotel,  the Friends of Telford Town Park (FOTTP) committee, volunteers, and councillors from across the town were joined by the High Sheriff of Shropshire Mandy Thorn MBE, as they gathered to look back at the team’s successes over the last two decades.The High Sheriff praised the “amazing work” and said she was honoured to be invited to the celebration.

Addressing those present she said: “Celebrating 20 years is special.The work that volunteers have been doing to keep the green lungs of this fabulous town going is wonderful.You got the Queens Award for Service, to get that is testament to the amazing work that you all do. Absolutely incredible.We now understand the importance of green space for our physical and mental well being and what you do epitomises the real strength of the people of our borough.

“Chair of FOTTP Chris Pettman welcomed the guests and thanked all those who had supported the friends along the way, in particular the Southwater Event Group without which, he said, the evening could not have taken place.He said: “We are here to celebrate 20 years of Friends of Telford Town Park. It is quite a momentous occasion and I cannot believe 20 years have gone by since we started all of this.”

The Friends meet every Wednesday morning at Telford Town Park and mainly work on the Chelsea and Maxell Gardens. If you are interested in Joining the group, you will find an application form HERE