Want to get fit? Every Saturday at 9am, you can take part in a 5K run – just you against the clock, whatever your current level of fitness.
It’s free but you need to register before your first run. For details see the parkrun site.
Bird shelter in the Rock Garden
A new bird hide is in the process of being built at the top of the Rock Garden. Here are some pics of the work in progress. We’re sure that bird-lovers will enjoy spotting the surprisingly diverse varieties of birds from here. Thanks go to the park staff for their work.
An update on the Rockery pond
The latest news from the rock garden staff is that the finishing line is in sight. The photograph shows the old fibreglass removed, with the new fibreglass due to be laid in the next few days.
If all goes according to plan, the pond will be filled up, with waterfall on, on the Friday before the next Bank Holiday (6th May) weekend. The very first fish will hopefully be put in the pond during week commencing 22nd April.
Interesting new planting will be created around the perimeter and planters will be installed in the centre of the pond, all of which will be great for dragonflies and other insects.
The work taking place over the next few weeks should also put a stop to the use of the pond by skateboarders!
Preston Park to get wildflower makeover
Two unused bowling greens and an area around the demonstration garden in Preston Park will become wildflower meadows this spring in a bid to makeover the spaces, provide shelter and food for wildlife and a spectacular display for park users and local residents.
Come and join the wildflower sowing and learn how to create a wildflower area. Native wildflower experts will be on hand to show you how to attract wildlife into your food growing area, garden or allotment. A community picnic will then follow to celebrate the start of spring.
Wednesday 17th April, 10am-1pm. Free, all welcome. Meet outside the Rotunda cafe at 10am.
Pruning the Preston Twins
The Preston Twins (probably the oldest Elm trees in Europe) had a pruning session last week. The tree surgeon said that the trees were in a very healthy state and that there was no reason why they couldn’t live on for another hundred years.