Springing Into Action
During the last couple of weeks our volunteers have been busy sprucing up some of Hedgemead Park’s structures. Given its position under several large trees, the Grade 2-listed Victorian water fountain is subjected to...
Category: Park Infrastructure
Gates and Railings Restored
One Sunday morning in October 2021, our majestic old Holm Oak tree unexpectedly fell over causing much damage to the park’s Grade 2 listed gates and railings on Margaret’s Hill. Just over two years...
Repairs to Park’s Infrastructure
Anyone who uses Hedgemead Park cannot fail to have noticed the much-needed repair work that has started on its Victorian infrastructure. Several paths have been closed off temporarily to allow the Council’s contractors, SK-Conservation,...
Wessex Water Grant Award
The Friends are delighted to report that we were recently awarded a grant for much needed gardening infrastructure to support our gardening activities. Awarded by Quartet Community Foundation from the Wessex Water Environment Fund,...
Entrance reopens at Margaret’s Hill
Back in October 2021, the park’s entrance at Margaret’s Hill was closed when a large Holm Oak tree toppled over and badly damaged the stone pillar supporting one of the gates. This rendered the...
Sad Loss of a Majestic Old Tree
On Sunday 24th October, we lost a huge and statuesque Holm Oak at the London Street entrance, one of the oldest trees in Hedgemead Park. We are very grateful that no-one was hurt, a...
