Community Activities in Beaumont Park
30 June 2010 and 7 July 2010 Crosland Moor Cubs were on evening duty in the park and planted antirrhinums and geraniums near Beaumont Park Road, carried out a litter pick throughout the whole of the park and on 14 July 2010 took part in the national pond survey by dipping the cascade pond down the main drive. Lots of interesting things are in the cascade pond and you can see them by looking at the opal pond survey website.
'Monday Club' formed in November 2008 and meet at 10am to 12 noon every Monday (except Bank Holidays) to do planting, weeding, pruning, tending the herbaceous beds and other light work which needs doing around the park. FoBP volunteers work with 4 - 5 students plus Stuart from Moor End Technical College along with 3 - 4 pupils and Bev Taylor from Crosland Moor Junior School. Kirklees Park Wardens Diane Clifford and Chris Smith and other Kirklees staff work with the Monday Club to keep the park tidy and clean.
Moor End Technology College students 
8 February 2010 planting polyanthus, 22 February clearing the site for the fernery.
Crosland Moor Junior School children tidying the herbaceous bed 22 February 2010
5 September 2009 - MEMORY WALK IN BEAUMONT PARK - organised by Kirklees Branch of the Alzheimer's Society which provides ongoing information and support for people with dementia and their families. For further details contact the branch on 01484 429865 www.alzheimers.org.uk. The visitor centre was open for refreshments.
25 August 2009 - Mark Dicks of Work Link brought his pupils to the park for a walk and quiz followed by refreshments in the visitor centre.
17 August 2009 - Soroptimists International of Huddersfield - evening walk and talk by Karen and Tony Moyle (FoBP committee members) to members of the Soroptimists.
12 July 2009 Norman Hudson Nursing Home Summer Fair - Ken Kaye (FoBP) organised a display of pictures for the event. Pictures created by the residents were framed by Rob and are on permanent display in the home. FoBP obtained a small grant from Kirklees Community Services to cover the cost of display materials, printing and frames.
12 June 2009 Peter Turner, Chair of FoBP presented vouchers to the winner, Alex Kingsbury, pupil at Crosland Moor Junior School and runners up in the competition to create a mascot for a Beaumont Park Nature Leaflet. The name of the mascot was Monty and pupils drew or painted their impression of what Monty would look like. Monty is a distinguished looking snail!
Spring 2009 Longwood Adventure Scouts help clear paths in the park.
November 2008 Colne Valley Lions donate and plant 2,000 daffodils at the Butternab Road end of the park - assisted by 'friends' and the picture further down shows the spring splash of colour.
MONDAY
MONDAY MORNING 'GARDENING CLUB' - 10am to 12noon Meet at the Depot, bring your own gardening gloves, trowel, etc for a bit of weeding, leaf clearing, planting and tidying. A good way to start the week with a group of friendly volunteers.
TUESDAY
BEAUMONT PARK SOCIAL HISTORY GROUP - Meet in the visitor centre on the first Tuesday of each month at 10.30am between September and April. New members are welcome but please telephone Ken (01484 663625) as we are limited for space in the visitor centre.
WEDNESDAY
WEDNESDAY WALKERS - New Activity commenced January 2010 and meet at 10.30am by the depot. Maximum 5 mile walk from the park returning to the visitor centre where lunch is served.
THURSDAY
PARENT/GRANDPARENT & TODDLER GROUP - Meet on Thursdays 9.30am to 12 NOON in the visitor centre. Just turn up and meet new friends.
VISITOR CENTRE OPEN - 1.30pm to 4pm (summer) 1.30 - 3.30pm (winter) for refreshments.
NORDIC WALKING - A Kirklees Event. Diane Clifford (Park Warden) and Julian Brown (Ranger) give free tuition. Poles provided but walking boots recommended. See calendar for dates.
FRIDAY
BEAUMONT PARK HEALTH WALKERS - Meet in the visitor centre Fridays 2.00pm for a short walk around the area and refreshments afterwards. A relaxing way to meet new friends and get a little exercise. Everyone welcome.
SATURDAY
FRIENDS OF BEAUMONT PARK PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP - see separate page on main menu.
SUNDAY
Visitor Centre open for refreshments 1.30 - 4pm (summer) 1.30pm to 3.30pm (winter).
