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Our newsletter is published four times a year and covers the latest developments in Pittville, project updates, forthcoming events and longer feature articles. If you would like to contribute to the newsletter or help us to distribute it, please contact us.

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  • We are delighted to have been awarded a cup and certificate by Cheltenham in Bloom for services to Pittville Park. This recognises all the hard work by so many people over the last year. The items will be on display,… Read More

  • The East India Café in the Promenade has generously adopted Friends of Pittville as their local charity. When Friends of Pittville members dine at the Café, 10% of the bill will be donated to our charity. This also applies if… Read More

  • Over £300 was raised at the Garden Party held at the home of our Chairman, Judie Hodsdon, on 14 August. Nearly 50 members enjoyed tea, cakes and a chance to catch up with other Friends on a fine Sunday afternoon… Read More

  • Friends of Pittville played a major role in supporting Cheltenham Borough Council’s successful application for Green Flag status and Green Heritage Site accreditation for Pittville Park, awarded yesterday in a ceremony at the Pump Room. Pittville is the only park… Read More

  • The new play area in Pittville Park was officially opened on Sunday 17 July by the Mayor of Cheltenham, Councillor Chris Ryder. Councillor Chris Coleman (Cabinet Member for the Clean and Green Environment), Judie Hodsdon (Chair of Friends of Pittville)… Read More

  • Our Pittville History Works project made the national news today with an article in the Sunday Times about communities who are creating online archives to unlock the history of their streets. The article features 6 Evesham Road, where a blue plaque… Read More

  • Our Plant Sale on Saturday 21 May was a great success, raising nearly £390 for Friends of Pittville funds and over £120 for the new play area. Many thanks to everyone who contributed. Here are some photos from the day. Read More

  • Following  a successful preview day for invited school children, the new play area in Pittville Park will be open to the public from noon this Friday. It may get very busy over the coming weekend and half term holiday! Read More

  • Our Plant Sale on Saturday 21 May will be going ahead despite the wet weather forecast. All the stalls will be under cover, so please come along and pick up some bargains. We will be at the Scout Hut opposite… Read More

  • The project to refurbish Pittville Gates has earned a 2016 Civic Award for the Restoration of an Existing Structure. The project team received the award at a ceremony at the Town Hall on 20 April. As well as Friends of… Read More

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