Friends of Rickerby Park
The Friends of Rickerby Park are an enthusiastic group of park
users that help Carlisle City Council manage Rickerby Park by
advising of site issues, get involved with project ideas and fund
raising, as well as getting their hands dirty with practical
conservation based activities. The group is an invaluable link
between the Carlisle City Council and the community as well as
acting as ambassadors for the park.
The aims of the group are:
- To work in partnership with Carlisle City Council & other
agencies for the overall benefit of the park. Working towards the
centaury commemoration of World War One in 2014 & beyond.
- To raise awareness & promote Rickerby Park as a quality
Greenspace in Carlisle & working towards Green Flag
status.
- To encourage the community to play a proactive role in the
management of the Park, through practical activities &
events.
- To represent the interests of the community in planning &
implementing projects & applying for external funding to fulfil
the groups objectives.
Come along to a meeting
The Friends hold regular meetings. New members are always
welcome. The next business meeting will be held on 6 p.m.
Monday 23rd April, at Stanwix Community Centre. Minutes from previous meetings can be
downloaded below. For more details, call 01228 817452.
Events
Take part in our M.A.D. days!!!
Every month activates will be taking place in the park to 'Make
a difference'. Activities will include seasonal maintenance,
painting furniture, litter picking and generally tidying to keep
the park nice and tidy. Every one is welcome to come
along and join us. All children however must be accompanied
by a responsible adult.
We will be meeting at 10 by the river side car park on the
following dates:
14th April, 12th May, 9th June, 25 August, 29 September.
Contact us for more details
Recent events
Rickerby Owl Prowl
The
World Owl Trust joined the Friends of Rickerby park for an evening
'Owl Prow', around the park. Both old and young took
part and listerned to a talk about the owls, pellet
dissection and a wildlife walk around the park.
The Stanwix 'Big Tidy Up'
On a nice spring morning, the Friends of Rickerby Park joined in
with the 'Stanwix Big Tidy Up'. Litter was collected from around
the park, including the Brampton Road fenceline and some trees were
planted in the pond area.
Owl box making with the
World Owl Trust - In December, Hilary and Metro the Barn
Owl came to visit the Friends of Rickerby Park. Nesting boxes were
made for Tawny Owls, and these will be put up around the park
Contact us
For more details about the the Friends of Rickerby Park contact
parks@carlisle.gov.uk,
call 01228 817200 or 
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