Committee Report
News from the Committee
On the whole, it's been a pleasant summer (when it finally arrived) and it looks like we will be enjoying a last blast of warm weather before the autumn chill creeps into the air. Just after we sent out our Summer update, loads of volunteers re planted the baskets around the playground and bowls green railings. Another group of volunteers have been watering these through the months, and they have provided a blast of summer colours, even when the sun hasn't shone. The park has retained its Green Flag status, and we are waiting for the results of this year's In Bloom Judging.
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Carolyn Gray: FoGH Chair
September 2024
Previous Reports
- 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.
Kent High Weald Volunteer Day: Woodland Management
Thu 21st November: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Hilbert Gates / The Oast
This is a volunteer activity day and will include some physical work to further improve the look of the park.
Kent High Weald run regular volunteer days to help preserve the high standard of the park's natural resources.Christmas Wreath Workshop
Sat 30th November: 10.30 am to 12.30 pm
The Hub
Get into the festive spirit and join us for a Christmas wreath-making workshop in the Hub.This is a ticketed event, with limited spaces, these can be purchased (£30.00) from our Ticket Tailor account.
Any funds raised from ticket sales will go towards the orchard wildflower meadow project.
Also coming soon - for more details check our full events page.
6 Dec - 8 Dec: TW Christmas Tree Festival
7 Dec: Santa in the City
8 Dec: Christmas Carols
10 Dec: KHWP Tree Planting
17 Dec: KHWP Tree Planting
4 Jan 25: Apple Howling with Iron Spring Morris
2 Feb 25: Orchard Activities: Pruning
26 Apr 25: FoGH Dog Show
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.