A blog of Friends of Wollaton Park volunteering activities in Wollaton Hall.
Fashion Show
Read more: Fashion ShowOn September 30th, Friends of Wollaton Park (FoWP) hosted a successful fashion show at the historic Wollaton Hall to raise funds for the Fountain Restoration project. A dedicated team of volunteers transported over 1,200 items of clothing into the Hall, as the lift proved too small for the clothing racks. Attendees were treated to a…
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Nottingham Award
Read more: Nottingham AwardAt the 2024 Goose Fair Dinner and Nottingham Awards, Friends of Wollaton Park were announced as winners of a Nottingham Award.
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A Summer of Weeds and Hope
Read more: A Summer of Weeds and HopeA wet start to the summer followed by a burst of sunshine created the perfect conditions for our garden’s unwelcome guests: the weeds
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Green Flag Award Retained
Read more: Green Flag Award RetainedThe annual Green Flag awards, awarded in partnership with environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, are recognised as the international benchmark for parks and green spaces.
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The ‘secret’ Nottingham walled garden given a glow-up that people ‘cannot believe’
Read more: The ‘secret’ Nottingham walled garden given a glow-up that people ‘cannot believe’Nottingham Post article…
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Wollaton Hall could be run by charity
Read more: Wollaton Hall could be run by charityNottingham City Council says its preferred option for sites like Wollaton to be run by a charity
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Mystery Boxes
Read more: Mystery BoxesHave you spotted some curious boxes around Wollaton Park? They are part of a scientific study to unlock the secrets of Saproxylic beetles.
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Archaeology in the Formal Garden
Read more: Archaeology in the Formal GardenRegular visitors to the formal garden in recent summers, will have seen archaeologists digging. Here is a report on what they found…
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A Fed Deer is a Dead Deer
Read more: A Fed Deer is a Dead DeerArticle on why feeding deer is a terrible idea, and ultimately causes the deer to die from being unable to eat due to rotten teeth.
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They’re not Rudolph, they don’t like carrots
Read more: They’re not Rudolph, they don’t like carrotsNew research from University College Dublin reveals that feeding deer is causing serious health and behavioural issues for these beautiful animals.
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Deer Calving Season: Harrow Road Gate Closed
Read more: Deer Calving Season: Harrow Road Gate ClosedThe Harrow Road gate is closed to protect calving deer nearby. Plus advice for visitors.
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Fossil Display
Read more: Fossil DisplayA reptile fossil dating back to the Jurassic era will be displayed in Wollaton Hall after being kept in storage for almost 30 years.
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