A very successful quiz evening was held at the welcoming Feathered Fish with a good turnout of ~ 60 people. There was a great atmosphere as contestants were tested by quiz-master Paul over a range of subjects. FoP raised £370,… Read More

At the first trustee meeting after the AGM, on 11 December 2018, the trustees re-appointed Judie Hodsdon as Chairman, Fiona Clarke as Secretary and Paul Benfield as Treasurer. Gloria Jones continues as Membership Secretary and Chris Archibald as Green Space… Read More

We are sorry to say that an illustration on the back page of the December newsletter was printed backwards. This is how it should have looked. Entitled ‘Pittville Park’ and drawn by Audrey Yabsley,  it appeared in a 1936 magazine… Read More

Earlier this year Friends of Pittville set up a Pump Room Action Group whose aim is to improve the visitor experience at Pittville Pump Room. During August and September the group carried out a survey using mystery shoppers. More than… Read More

On 10 November, Pittville History Works organised a short ceremony of remembrance at Pittville Gates for the forty Pittville servicemen who lost their lives in the First World War. Afterwards, eight of us – members of the Friends and of… Read More

  Our Annual General Meeting on 30 October was attended by almost sixty members. The use of Powerpoint presentations for the first time for the chairman’s and treasurer’s reports was well received. Six trustees were elected for a second term… Read More

Twenty Friends enjoyed a two-hour guided walk around the east side of Pittville Park on 27 September. The borough council’s Senior Tree Officer, Chris Chavasse, pointed out the most significant trees, explained the challenges that trees face from extreme weather… Read More

Cheltenham Borough Council and Friends of Pittville have commissioned Illman Young Landscape Design to undertake a study of two key areas in the park: (a) the area in front of the Pump Room and (b) the Upper Lake. The study… Read More

Our supporters at the East India Cafe are opening a new venture on the Promenade in October  – the Memsahib Gin and Tea Bar, celebrating the rich connections between Cheltenham and the British Raj.   We have been the East… Read More

We held another successful plant sale on 5 May 2018 in perfect weather, which raised £480 for improvements to the park. Thanks to everyone who  helped on the day and/or provided plants. Read More