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Keeping you up-to-date with what’s going on in Pittville
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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Following storm damage to the roof earlier on the year, the opportunity presented by the current Pump Room lockdown closure is being taken to carry out repairs and redecoration to the ceiling of the West Room upstairs and the main… Read More
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Swan family appears!
George and Zelda are showing off their new family of seven cygnets. Let’s hope they stay safe too! Read More
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New life in the Park
This duck has quite a brood! Spotted by Henry Williams on one of his daily exercise walks Read More
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Bird Island and Underpass
The recent photograph of the Lower Lake bird island showed it to be in an unusual position next to the main island. It has now been moved back to its usual place to remove any danger of the swans’ nest… Read More
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Pittville Park in Lockdown
Pittville Park on 31 March 2020. a few people are taking their daily exercise but keeping well apart. The floating bird island on the Lower Lake has taken up a new position behind the island but the spring flowers are… Read More
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Pittville History Works – still going!
The PHW researchers are still at work and have put yet more information on their website, including some data from the 1930s and images of skaters, weddings and of the West Lake. To see what’s there, visit : http://pittvillehistory.org.uk/Galleries/images.html Read More
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March work in the Park
Before the coronavirus crisis brought a temporary end to Green Space Volunteer working parties it had been possible to begin the replanting of the rockery. There are now flowering and other ornamental shrubs and plants, many with lovely scent, on… Read More
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Community Help Hub
Gloucestershire’s councils and partners have created a community help hub to connect local people who need help, with others who can provide the support they need. The hub includes four forms: ‘I can offer help’ – is for those who… Read More
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Coronavirus
Regretfully, FoP trustees have had to take the decision to cancel all our events (drop ins, GSV working parties and the Plant Sale) until further notice. Read More
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Race week car parking
Managing the Albemarle Gate car park for race goers has earned Friends of Pittville the grand total of £5220. This money will go towards the improvement projects in the Park. Thanks go to Henry and Chris for organising it, to… Read More
