Support Grangewood's Party in the Park

Hello, I am Andrea Perry, chair of The Friends of Grangewood Park and I am appealing for help supporting plans to celebrate the 120th anniversary of Grangewood Park on Sunday September 12 from 1pm to 5pm.

The pandemic has meant we haven't been able to hold an event in the park since December 2019. Normally we hold three free events throughout the year.

Our committee of volunteers decided not to hold July's annual Picnic in the Park because of Covid uncertainty and possible restrictions but really wanted to mark the park's special birthday.

It has meant that we have had to turn around plans for the day a lot quicker than we would normally and so we haven't been able to apply for grants and with community ward budgets frozen - funding is limited to what we have raised in previous years from selling cakes and refreshments.

We really want this to be a very special occasion especially after the experiences of the last 18 months and that means paying for infrastructure as well as the services of performers and musicians. We have set aside £900 but we envisage that we will need to raise a further £500 to cover all the costs.

The park was the saviour for many of us during Covid providing the outdoor space we needed to walk, run and exercise. It would be fantastic if park users could now rally behind the park and celebrate its history at the heart of our community.

We would love your support however small and to see you at the birthday in the park:)