On Friday 27 April the Friends of Preston Park attended an event to mark the completion of work on the cascades in the rock garden. In blazing sunshine the Deputy Mayor, Geoff Wells, local councillors, volunteer gardeners and even schoolchildren who helped on the project were there. Also present were, of course, the park staff, including rock garden manager Andy Jeavons and Park Ranger Manager Garry Meyer, whose hard work and determination made the repairs possible. The cascades looked really beautiful but sadly it was thought politic to switch off the cascades until the end of the current water restrictions. We’ll look forward to seeing the cascades in action again.
Thank you Garry!
Garry Meyer, Park Ranger for Preston Park has had a well-deserved promotion and will no longer be our Park Ranger. Without Garry’s help the Friends of Preston Park couldn’t have started or continued to today’s status. He has enabled, supported and attended every event and been diplomatic and encouraging at our meetings. Our thanks to you Garry.
Brighton Marathon in Preston Park
Winner of the drawing competition – 8-12
Easter Egg Hunt – thanks to everyone
As you will have seen from all the pictures below, the Easter Egg Hunt was a fantastic success in spite of the cold weather. We estimate some 300 children took part and all received an Easter egg.
Thanks must go to our sponsors for making the event possible:
- Maslen’s Estate Agents, Fiveways
- Co-op, Fiveways
- Sussex Electrics
We’ll be holding a similar event next year. Perhaps this time it will be something between a heatwave and a polar expedition.
Winner of the drawing competition – under 8
Easter Egg Hunt – first back!
Easter Egg Hunt – pictures
Easter Egg Hunt Drawings – 8-12s
A selection of drawings from the 8-12 age group:
Easter Egg Hunt Drawings – Under 8s
A selection of drawings from the under 8 age group: