Committee Report
News from the Committee
I'm writing this in mid-February, and although things aren't generally feeling very spring-like, there are catkins and tree buds visible around the park, and bulbs pushing their shoots through the soil. I was pleased, when walking around the park this morning, to see the culvert in Roundabout Woods cleared and the stream flowing. The bulk of repair work around Marnock Lake is now completed and areas replanted with a berry-bearing native mix: Guelder Rose, Dog Rose, Hawthorn, Quickthorn and Elder. Hopefully these will grow quickly and blend in with the existing greenery.
Other positive news includes two well-attended tree-planting sessions with Kent High Weald Partnership near the skate park. Thanks to members of the orchard committee, additional trees have been planted in the orchard, and winter pruning has taken place.
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Carolyn Gray: FoGH Chair
February 2025
Previous Reports
- News from the Committee - December 2024
- News from the Committee - September 2024
- News from the Committee - June 2024
- News from the Committee - December 2023
The Friends of Grosvenor & Hilbert Park
FoGH was set up in 2011. Our key focus is to enhance the quality of life for our community; raise awareness of ecology; and encourage the local community to take an interest in the conservation of the Park. Our work takes many forms, from family events, talks, walks and gardening, to ecological projects, such as rewilding the orchard.
Find the Park
Our Park has several access points. Use the postcode TN1 2HU to get to the entrance in Auckland Road. For the Hilbert Road entrance, near the Oast House, use TN2 3SF. All parking for the Park is on residential streets, there is no car park.
Useful Contacts
To report an incident to Kent Police in Grosvenor and Hilbert Park
- Emergency: dial 999
- Non-emergency: dial 101
Other contacts
- Council Parks Department: 01892 554031
To hire The Hub please contact the council to check for availability and instructions by sending an email to parksteam [at] tunbridgewells.gov.uk or by phoning 01892 554031
- Friends of Grosvenor & Hilbert Park: chair [at] fogh.org.uk
Please note there is a defibrillator at the Hub, if needed phone 999 to get the access code and assistance when using it.
What's On in the Park
Below are our upcoming events, there are more details on our full events page.
Moth Identification Morning
Sat 21st June: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
The Hub
Drop in to the Hub to see what night-flying insects Dr Ian Beavis can identify from the overnight moth trap.This event is free to attend, but donations are always welcome.
Moth Identification Morning
Sun 17th August: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
The Hub
Drop in to the Hub to see what night-flying insects Dr Ian Beavis can identify from the overnight moth trap.This event is free to attend, but donations are always welcome.
Also coming soon - for more details check our full events page.
20 Sep: Moth Identification Morning
21 Sep: Pond Dipping
Get Involved in the Park
The are two ways you can get involved with the park.
Join the Friends
We are a volunteer-run group that relies on donations from events and membership fees. By signing up and joining the Friends you will help fund our work and put on community events in the park.
Follow the link and sign-up on line.
Volunteer
Alternatively or additionally you might like to volunteer to undertake tasks around the park. We regularly hold weeding and planting event and there's always litter picking.
Simply sign up to our volunteer newsletter and we will tell you when something suitable is planned.
