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About FoBP

Who we are and what we do

The Friends of Beaumont Park is a voluntary group actively working with Kirklees Council to regenerate the Park and restore it to its former glory.

Our contact details:
Friends of Beaumont Park Ltd, The Depot, Beaumont Park, Huddersfield HD4 7AY
Telephone:- 01484 645217 email:- friends@fobp.co.uk website:- www.fobp.co.uk

Should you wish to make a donation please download the membership application form on the Useful Links and downloads page. If you do not wish to become a member you may complete the donation section of the form. If you are a UK taxpayer and would like to use the Gift Aid Scheme please complete the relevant part of the form.

LEAVING A LEGACY
A lasting legacy, an appreciated gift, once you've looked after your family and friends- please REMEMBER FRIENDS OF BEAUMONT PARK in your will. You may stipulate how the money is to be used.

About FoBP

Formation

Over the years there have been many changes to the Park, resulting in it falling into disrepair and suffering from neglect. The castle was demolished in 1964, the paddling pool was filled in and grassed over in 1988, and when the Pavilion was demolished in 1998 a group of local residents formed the Friends of Beaumont Park to act as a pressure group working with Kirklees Council with a view to restoring the Park. Following members approval given at our AGM in December 2008 we applied to become a Company Limited by Guarantee and with effect from 1 April 2009 we became a Limited Company and on 23 April 2009 we became a Registered Charity.

Our Charitable objects: "For the benefit of the inhabitants of Huddersfield, West Yorkshire and the surrounding district: to provide or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation in the interests of social welfare with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants of the area of benefit without distinction of sex or of political, religious or other opinions in particular but not exclusively by the preservation, promotion, support, assistance and improvement of Beaumont Park"

Park Maintenance

FoBP works with Kirklees Council on a regularly-reviewed action plan for maintenance of the Park, resulting in steps being repaired, various paths being resurfaced, additional litter bins provided and new benches installed.

Park Restoration

Since its opening in 1883, Beaumont Park has seen many changes. The Friends continue to work closely with Kirklees Council to regenerate the Park and restore it to its former glory. Find out more about the Park's History and Heritage, and our Restoration Projects.

Visitor Centre

In 2003 a Visitor Centre was provided by Kirklees Council, situated near the main entrance and officially opened by Sir John Harman, then chairman of the Environment Agency. In 2007 we improved the Visitor Centre with money from the Community Chest (sponsored by Cummins Turbo Technologies) and Awards for All. The Visitor Centre is open on Thurday and Sunday afternoons throughout the year for teas, coffee and homemade cakes organised by 'Friends' volunteers. Monies raised are used for the continued restoration of the park and additional income is generated by hiring out the Centre to a variety of community groups.

Park Promotion and Awareness

We have obtained funding from Heritage Lottery to work on signage and to promote the Park through publicity, the production of leaflets and this website.

Events

Each year the 'Friends' organises a programme of events, the main ones being the Gala in July and Heritage Day in September, which attract a large number of visitors to the Park. Also included in the programme are regular band concerts, Easter activities and a Christmas Carol concert. Find out what's happening with our events Calendar.

Volunteer Working Parties

The committee is split into sub-groups looking after History and Heritage, Events, Visitor Centre, Signage, Park Affairs, Funding and Administration. A programme of work is drawn up each year in association with Kirklees Council, and the 'Friends' volunteers carry out various tasks in the park, mainly in the winter months. Among other activities this can involve clearing paths, cutting back overgrown vegetation and assisting in re-planting programmes.

We have several volunteers who help in the Visitor Centre and others who deal with administration.

We always need help on event days. If you are able to help please contact us on 01484 645217 or by email friends@fobp.co.uk.

Following the AGM on 7 December 2011 a new management committee has been appointed.

Peter Turner - Chair (Director and Trustee) (stood down and re-elected 7 December 2011)

Pat Battye - Deputy Chair (Director and Trustee but not a cheque signatory)(New Visitor Centre project leader and Bandstand Project Team) Pat is also the walk leader for the Friday Health Walkers.

Tony Moyle - Hon Secretary (Director and Trustee) Stood down and relected 8 December 2010

Mary Kenworthy - Hon Treasurer (Director and Trustee but not a cheque signatory)(Administration, Website, Bandstand Project Team) Stood down and relected 8 December 2010

Michael Rayner - (Director and Trustee) Publicity Co-ordinator

Management Committee (including the above)

Emily Edgar Events Co-ordinator

Philip Jackson (Visitor Centre sub-commitee, plant sale)

Ken Kaye (Social History Event organiser, Merchandise and New visitor centre project team)

Anne Mallinson (Visitor centre hire and maintenance, new visitor centre project team and Bandstand Project Team)

Karen Moyle (Special Events organiser, History and Heritage Chair, Bandstand Project Team)

Anne Ross (Park)

Malcolm Taylor (Visitor Centre operations and Funding)

Pauline Tymchak (Park, signage and leaflets)

Cllr Molly Walton - (Kirklees liaison and funding)

Other FoBP sub groups and projects: