Tree works press release

Tree planting works are due to start week commencing 10th February, and tree removals will start the following week. These works are part of the Boultham Park Lake Restoration Project. The press release is here:

press release 310120 tree works

 

 

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Lake Restoration Project – tree works – drop in session 4th February in the Cafe

Tree removals and replanting will take place in the park from 10th February. These works are necessary for the success of the lake restoration project. Trees are being removed where they are breaking through lake bank edges, where the tree is not a healthy specimen, and / or in order to let more light in to wooded areas.

We will replant at least as many trees as we remove.

Our plans are supported by Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust and are in accordance with the recommendations from the most recent Ecology Survey. The are part of our overall plans to improve biodiversity in and around the lake through this NLHF / City Council funded project.

If you’d like to know more about the tree works, we’re having a ‘drop in’ session in Boultham Park Café, Tuesday 4th February, 2-4pm.

If that time doesn’t suit you, get in touch with us and we’ll be happy to arrange a chat at your convenience.

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Great news for Boultham Park!

We’re thrilled to announce that the National Lottery Heritage Fund has confirmed funding of almost £660,000, which allows us to restore Boultham Park lake. The project, which will focus on biodiversity, improving water quality and habitat management, has been developed with expert guidance from Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust and with the support of BPAG. Works will take place this year, and a calendar of activities will spread over three years. We’ll keep you posted as plans progress, but in the meantime, the full press release is here.

press release

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BPAG’s first litterpick of 2020!

BPAG started the new year as they spent last year – doing loads of good work for Boultham Park. Here’s a photo from the first litterpick of the new year – Robert Pitchford, Diane Pitchford and Angela Smith braving the cold with a smile. If you’d like to get involved, see our volunteering page or speak to any BPAG member. Happy new year!!

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Carols by Candlelight in St Helen’s Church, Sunday 15th December

You are invited to a candlelight carol service at St Helen’s Church (Hall Drive) on Sunday 15th December, starting at 6pm.

The service has been arranged by the Friends of St Helen’s Church.

 

 

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Make your own Christmas wreath at Boultham Park!

Friday 29th November 10am to 12.30pm

 

Join the Rangers and try your hand at this traditional Christmas craft and make your very own wreath for your home.

 

There is a charge of £20.00 for this event and booking is essential.

 

This activity is aimed at adults

 

For further details call Park Rangers on 01522 873735 or email [email protected] or find us on facebook

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Happy 25th birthday to the National Lottery and thank you to National Lottery players

 

#NationalLottery25

On Tuesday 19th November it will be 25 years since the first National Lottery draw. We’re grateful to the National Lottery for making the restoration of Lincoln’s Arboretum and Boultham Park possible and for re-invigorating these two special parks for their local and wider communities.

#ThanksToYou

Thank you to all National Lottery players for the difference you’ve made. We’d like to say ‘Thank you’ with a complementary individual cake – just bring a National Lottery ticket to Boultham Park Café between 23rd November and 1st December and let us say Thank you

 

Details of this and other offers for National Lottery players can be found here

 

Terms & Conditions

One individual specially made cake per person showing a National Lottery ticket between 23rd November and 1st December 2019 at Boultham Park Café during normal opening hours.

Whilst stocks last.

 

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Save the date – the 2020 Boultham Park Summer Fair – Saturday 11th July !!! – CANCELLED

 

An important date for your diary – the 2020 Boultham Park Summer Fair will take place on Saturday 11th July.

Following the hugely successful 2019 Summer Fair, we can’t wait!

 

Thinking of reserving a trade stall?

They cost £20 (3m x 3m) or £30 (3m x 6m) – half price if you’re a charity. Larger pitches available on request.

[email protected]

 

 

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Bat Night in Boultham Park – Friday 30th August

Boultham Park Advisory Group invites you to Bat Night in Boultham Park. Read more →

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Green Flag Raising

Cllr Bob Bushell (Portfolio Holder for Remarkable Place and Robert Pitchford (BPAG Chair)

 

The sun shone on the 24th July, when we raised the Green Flag in Boultham Park for the first time.

On the same day we celebrated flag raisings in Hartsholme Country Park and the Arboretum – both of which have held Green Flag status for many years. But for Boultham Park, this was a landmark occasion and there to share the moment were the council’s Portfolio Holder for Remarkable Place, members of the Boultham Park Advisory Group and local community, local ward councillors, staff from the council and Linkage Community Trust, and Continental Landscapes.

Thanks to everyone who joined in the ceremonies at all three parks, and especially to all those people who have contributed to the award – in particular our brilliant Park Advisory Groups and volunteers. We – genuinely – couldn’t have done it without you.

 

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