Latest News
Beaumont Park is a hive of activity and there is always something worth shouting about. On this page you can read all the things we've found to talk about since launching the website. If you think we've missed somthing why not let us know?
BANDSTAND MARATHON SUNDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 2010
2pm to around 4.45pm On the Bandstand:- Scissett Youth Band, Sellers International Youth Band and Slaithwaite Junior Band. Organised by Kirklees Council.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE WOODLAND MANAGEMENT TEAM
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE WOODLAND MANAGEMENT TEAM
UPDATE OF THE PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION 2010 & other June events
FoBP Photography Group Exhibition 2010 - How the visitors voted
OPAL SURVEY - National Pond Survey
On Tuesday 25 May 2010 Louise Parker from the Opal Survey gave a training session for Teachers, Park Wardens and Leaders in the visitor centre followed by pond dipping in the cascade pond down the main drive.
Details of the 'dip' can be viewed on the Opal Website http://www.opalexplorenature.org/?q=WaterResultsMap
Following our training on the Opal Survey and Pond dipping we can report that the Pond down the main drive is quite healthy. The results have been submitted and you can see the types of insects etc on the Opal Website by clicking the above link. Despite the ducks paying regular visits there are quite a number of tadpoles, newts and other interesting swimmers.
POND DIPPING PLATFORM COMPLETED
The pond dipping platoform on the Lower Pond was completed on 18 March 2010 by BTCV.
Plants Stolen and you can Tweet on Twitter
Sunday 28 March 2010 - a 'lady' was seen digging plants out of the bandstand beds whilst her 2 children were keeping watch. If you see anyone stealing please let us know, inform Kirklees staff or contact the police. A lot of hard work goes into looking after the park for the benefit of everyone.
VISITOR CENTRE OPENING TIMES
WITH EFFECT FROM SUNDAY 28 MARCH 2010 the visitor centre will be open from 1.30pm to 4pm on Sundays and Thursdays.
LOCAL SCHOOLS WORKING WITH KIRKLEES COUNCIL AND FOBP
Moor End Technology College students carry out work in the park every Monday morning during school term.
VOLUNTEER DAY SATURDAY 13 MARCH 2010 and NEXT EVENTS
VOLUNTEER DAY SATURDAY 13 MARCH 2010 Meet at 10am at the Depot.
ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND UPDATE
Due to adverse weather conditions and delay in the supply of materials the adventure playground is almost completed.
LOWER POND AND PLAYGROUND AREA
BTCV commence work on 16 February 2010 - The pond dipping platform will soon be in place.
Next Events
QUIZ AT MELTHAM GOLF CLUB FRIDAY 19 FEBRUARY 7pm for 7.30pm - Quiz and meat and potato pie supper in friendly surroundings. Smart casual dress - NO JEANS.
BANDSTAND EXHIBITION AND CONSULTATION EVENT
BANDSTAND EXHIBITION AND CONSULTATION EVENT Saturday and Sunday 30th and 31st January 2010.
WINTER NEWSLETTER IS AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD
The WINTER 2009 NEWSLETTER is available to download on the useful links and download page.
VOLUNTEERS WANTED - VISITOR CENTRE
The visitor centre is open for refreshments 1.30pm to 3.30pm Sundays and Thursdays. Do you have
any free time? If so, call in and put your name on the rota. It is a great way to make new friends and raise money for the restoration of the Park.FUNDING TEAM - next meeting Wednesday 20 January 2010 at 2pm in the visitor centre
A recently formed funding sub-committee is looking for new ideas to raise money for the restoration of the Park. If you wish to join the team and help out at events please contact Malcolm Taylor or email us your ideas. friends@fobp.co.uk or telephone Malcolm 01484 303330.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR WORK IN THE PARK
There is still quite a lot of work to do clearing vegetation in the park. If you are able to help please come along on the work days:
SATURDAY 9 January, 13 February and 13 March
SUNDAYS - dates to be published on our websiteWALKING GROUPS
WEDNESDAY WALKERS - Commencing WEDNESDAY 6 JANUARY 2010. Meet at the depot for a prompt 10.30am start. Maximum of 5 miles then return to the depot for lunch. Soup and sandwiches will be on sale. If you are interested please email friends@fobp.co.uk or telephone 01484 645217
FRIDAY HEALTH WALKERS - meet every FRIDAY at 2pm in the visitor centre for a walk around the
area with refreshments afterwards in the visitor centre.NORDIC WALKING - meet TWICE MONTHLY on Thursdays at 1.30pm alternating between Beaumont
Park and Castle Hill. Organised by Diane Clifford (Kirklees Warden) and Julian Brown
(Castle Hill Ranger) . See notice board or our website for dates
AGM - New Committee Elected
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
SUNDAY 6 DECEMBER 2009 3pm to 4.15pm CAROL CONCERT WITH EMLEY BAND and ST BARNABAS CHOIR. Meet just inside the main gate in Beaumont Park Road. The visitor centre will be serving mulled wine, mince pies, and refreshments.
VOLUNTEER DAY - SUNDAY 25 OCTOBER
VOLUNTEER DAY - SUNDAY 25 OCTOBER clearing vegetation in the park. Meet 10am at the depot just inside the main gate in Beaumont Park Road. Please wear suitable clothing, boots and bring gardening gloves.
PARENTS AND TODDLERS
Parents and Toddlers Group will recommence on Thursday 8 OCTOBER from 9.30am in the visitor centre.
OVER 2,000 PEOPLE ATTENDED OUR HERITAGE DAY 2009
The sun shone occasionally and we thank everyone who supported our Heritage Day.
ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL WEEKEND
SOROPTIMISTS TIDY THE FLOWER BED
SOROPTIMISTS INTERNATIONAL, HUDDERSFIELD volunteered to do some tidying in the park.
LOWER POND- BIGGER JOB THAN ANTICIPATED
The LOWER POND RESTORATION is a much bigger job than anticipated
NORDIC WALKING
The nordic walkers enjoyed their last walk of 2008 in Beaumont Park on a beautiful December day with Castle Hill in the background.
Ongoing cascade problems
The cascade requires a new pump, it has been ordered and should be installed shortly.
Looking forward to August & September events
Sunday 24 August 2008 - A Kirklees event - Yorkshire Traction & Honley Band. Visitor centre open for refreshments.
Lower gates fully restored
The lower gates were opened by Jean Calvert, Mayor of Kirklees on 27 April 2008. Go to our restoration page for further details
