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Footpath resurfacing works

Works have commenced to resurface the footpaths in and around the park. The footpath from Lightfoot Lane to the Sharoe brook bridge (parallel to the railway line) has been closed off today whilst heavy plant machinery is working. Please take care over the next few

New footpaths now open

We were extremely proud to ‘officially’ open the new footpaths last week. It’s taken a lot of effort to raise the funds and get this project complete but already the paths are being well used so it seems to be worth it.

Newsletter Nov 21

FOCP COMMITTEE – What have we been up to? It might not look like ‘The Friends’ have been doing anything major in the last few months, but rest assured we have been trying to plug away on various things behind the scenes.  Back in Spring

New Village Parklands

It’s great to see that works are continuing on the new Village Parklands scheme. This new public space, on the former Ingol Golf Course will provide a fantastic new public pathway leading from the railway bridge up to Wychnor. Contractors on site will be creating

Article in the Lancs Eve Post

The Lancashire Evening Post wrote a great article about us back in September 2020, providing a good insight into our activities and what we’re all about. Click on the link below……. https://www.lep.co.uk/lifestyle/outdoors/friends-conway-park-preston-group-bringing-life-back-their-local-park-2970535?fbclid=IwAR2FuBeXGUdSsQYjmHg22lmgtz2rGU3yZRLmwxa7SKi65X_oSHhIIaGSpqc

AGM Report

With regret, FOCP have to announce that our AGM, usually held every November, has been cancelled due to the Covid 19 restrictions. Although the public meeting will no longer be possible, the current Chairman, Secretary & Treasurer have all agreed to continue in their respective

Playground Improvements

Work has commenced on the playground, with some of the old equipment being removed and replaced by newer more exciting stuff.  Drainage will also be improved.  Weather permitting, this should be complete by Xmas…. what a lovely gift for us all!

AGM

Date: Wed 20th November 2019.  Starts 7.30pm. Ends 8.30pm. VENUE:  Fulwood Leisure Centre, Black Bull Lane, PR2 9YA Our Annual General Meeting is upon us once again.  Please join us for an update on our activities, as well as voice any concerns or to show