The Cheltenham Lottery for local good causes was launched today. Please support our work to develop and restore the park and our research into the history and life of 19th century Pittville. You could win £25,000 with an investment of £1.00! https://www.cheltenhamlottery.co.uk/ Read More

Two of our trustees, Chris Archibald and Judie Hodsdon, gave joint talks for Heritage Open Days on 17 and 18 September. Thirty-four people, most from Cheltenham, gathered at a spot just north of the Upper Lake to take in the view… Read More

Ten members and potential members met at our monthly Drop In yesterday at Havanas Coffee in Prestbury Road. As ever, the coffee and cakes were excellent, and the staff were most welcoming. They’ve made us a sweet little sign to book… Read More

Matt Brierley from the Butterfly Conservation Trust led a walk on 21 August for fifteen of our members around the wildflower areas in the park adjacent to Tommy Taylors Lane. He told us how to identify the commoner butterflies, how… Read More

The Cheltenham Trust has recently appointed a new CEO, Laurie Bell. The Trust is hosting a reception this evening, 17 July, in Pittville Pump Room, to introduce her to the business community. Our Pump Room Action Group has been invited… Read More

Our plant sale took place on a cold day with some sunny spells, much needed to warm up attendees. We raised £618 to go towards improvements in the park. Many thanks go to the Cheltenham Horticultural Society, Dundry Nurseries, Hoo… Read More

Fifteen or so members and prospective members met at Havanas coffee in Prestbury Road on 28 March. It was fairly cosy in the downstairs area but we, and the staff, coped well! Members Sue & Liz, who are running the… Read More

Despite high winds and intermittent heavy rain caused by storm Gareth, Friends of Pittville fielded a team of eighteen volunteers to help run the Albemarle Gate car park. A rota was organised by Chris Archibald and able support from Henry… Read More

  We have the final word on these three statues from a founder member of Friends of Pittville, Judy Langhorn. Many people think that the left hand statue (viewed from the front) is holding a baseball bat, put there by… Read More