Friends of Egerton Park - August 22

This is primarily a mission of discovery.

The pick-up point will be Town Hall Square at 8.30 am, returning by 8.30 pm. Spaces are limited to one coach. An open invitation to join the committee on the trip is given and will be first come, first served. There will be a charge of 8 per person for members, and 13 per person for non-members for the journey.

The friends of Egerton Park are a voluntary organisation overseeing and aiding the lottery bid for the regeneration of Egerton Park and can learn from the fact that Battersea Park was one of the first Parks in the UK to be refurbished with the help of lottery funding.

The day to Battersea Park will consist of a late morning tour around the park with the parks manager. Then in the afternoon everyone will have a chance to look at a successful horticultural project sited in the park. This is the 'Thrive garden project' it is designed to help disabled gardeners develop a well-being through the social and therapeutic nature of horticulture. A process achieved by active or passive involvement.'

Afternoon tea will be available at the family run Italian Park Cafe, La Gondola al Parco.

Call 736086.