Friends of Allestree Park - Bulletin June 2026

FOAP publishes a bulletin following each meeting of the committee to give our members, and others, a better view of what’s happening on and to the park. This bulletin follows the meeting on 22nd June

DCC update  (Sandra Horner)

Various volunteering sessions have been run across the site, including

- planting at the new dipping pond

- path creation from the car park to the recreation field

- balsam bashing (lots of)

There have been a few small (and a few large) fallen trees over the last month. I believe this is due to the extreme changes in the weather including the early hot spell. Please keep reporting these to me, especially if they are over paths.

Dens built in wood are increasing and are likely to do so over the summer. The PPO team are aware of potential for additional antisocial behaviour and have been asked for additional visits.

Please report any litter, fly tipping or fires to me. 

Rangers will join me by the end of summer to dismantle any that are left.

This year’s Superhero picnic will be on 28th July 11am - 3pm.

PUBLIC NOTICE 

14th - 22nd July Bridge Closure in Burley Top field for repairs.

Derby Parks are sorry for the inconvenience but the bridge requires removal and replacement. This means that access through this area will be restricted during this time. Please see signage on site during the dates specified for more information.

Upcoming Volunteering to get involved in

• Saturday 27th June - Public Balsam Bash 10am - 2pm, meet in the main car park.
• Thursday 9th July - Public Balsam Bash, 10am - 2pm, meet in the main car park.
• Tuesday 14th, Wednesday 15th - Join DPV for bridge replacement works and Balsam in Burley Top field. 

Visit https://derbyparksvolunteers.co.uk/activities/ for more information.

• Tuesday 21st, Wednesday 22nd - Join DPV to finish building bridge and balsam removal in Burley Top field.
• Saturday 25th - Public Balsam Bash and cattle fence repairs 10am - 2pm, meet at the main car park.

Lake

EoHAC have been doing cutting, planting and general maintenance of paths and margins. 

Summer Celebration@ Allestree Park  

This event will be on Sunday 2nd August and will feature stands from various relevant organisations, food vendors, nature-related activities, Allestree Park Heroes presentation and live music from many local bands. See poster attached.

Events

DWT led a well-attended grass identification session. 

Painting in the park in Big Wood on Jun 13 went ahead successfully with approx. 12 participants. Many thanks to Bill Grange for running this event.

Bat Walk Jul 15 DWT event

Mini-beast hunt                   Aug 1      2pm, meet at Woodlands car park. 

Summer Celebration           Aug 2

Bat walk                              Sept 12

Fungi walk                          TBD

 

Friends of Allestree Park