Author: Pax Barnard

The Friends of Preston Park (FoPP) had fun this week taking part in the Brighton Miles event set up in Preston Park as part of the Brighton Marathon weekend. Amongst the stalls to entertain the many children taking part, the FoPP had a stall encouraging younger participants to come and plant a sunflower seedling. The stall was very popular, and we took advantage of the presence of their attendant guardians to advertise what the FoPP does, encourage further free membership and to whip up anyone interested in joining our ever growing team of volunteer gardeners.. Further to this we made a small amount selling plants.

If you are interested in joining the FoPP or seeing what we are up to, please look us up on our website: www.friendsofprestonpark.org

We also have our events page where you can sign up and pay if you wish to attend. All money made or donated is used for the benefit of the park and park users.
Coming up on Saturday, 12th April is the Easter at Preston Manor event. FoPP will also have a stall at this event which is aimed at encouraging people to come along and sample the delights of the manor house after its long closure to the general public. There will be lots of free activities for children to enjoy.

Tickets cost £3 (wreath making £20) visit www.friendsofprestonpark.org/events/ to register and pay for tickets.

Our next event is The History Walk with Sue Shepherd on 5 October at 2.30pm

Stanford and Cleveland Garden are having a stall at Methodist Church Fair Saturday 29 March 10:30 till 2:00 selling some plants, cushions, bags, tool belts etc. to raise funds for the garden. Please come if you can.

Notice is hereby given that Brighton & Hove City Council will on the 07 April 2025 under Section 35C of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (“The 1984 Act”), change parking
charges in City Parks including Preston Park

Brighton & Hove City Council have organised the next meeting to provide space for questions, feedback and input into events taking place in Preston Park on Tuesday 22nd April 5 -7pm at The Park View pub, Basement Bar All residents keen to join in and ask questions are invited to attend.

Many thanks to Andy Jeavons and his team for planting the replacement cherry trees that were vandalised last year. The new trees are the same variety and size as the others and will not be noticeable as new trees. The 5 vandalised trees will be replanted shortly in front of the Chalet Café as they will continue to grow, albeit in a stunted form.

Thank you to everyone who donated to buy the new trees. This was much appreciated.

Volunteers planted 100 roses yesterday. Thank you to all, it was jolly hard work, pushing wheelbarrows and digging clay. On Friday 14 February, our Ranger will bring his team, please come and join them (10-1pm). 65 more roses to plant! 🌱

Through the power of the sun and with the support of BHESCo (Brighton and Hove Energy Services Co-operative), homes in Preston Park could soon be generating their own clean energy with no upfront cost to residents.

Find out more about Preston Park Community Energy Project at https://www.prestonparkcommunityenergy.org