Ranger’s Report
Events for Children
Membership
Enhanced Sports Facilities It
is intended to resurface the two
tennis courts that are situated just
past the clubhouse. This will create
not only an all-weather surface for
tennis, but will also enable netball
to be played throughout the year.
It will equally provide a facility
that can be used by local schools
and clubs. The new surfaces will
also enable community use of
the courts for festivals and other
events.
Wildlife Our Black Swans have
settled in the Park and have been
very popular. If you feed them
bread then please use brown bread
as white bread can cause them to
have gout. They also like mixed
corn. Unfortunately, last year the
female swan swallowed a fishing
line. Thanks to Fivelands Veterinary
Service it was successfully removed
with no damage to the swan. The
gulls that have recently taken up
residence can cause a nuisance
but, evidently, these birds seem to
have settled in all parks in the area.
Fitness and Children’s Play
equipment. During the year a
Trim Trail will be installed with a
number of exercise stations around
the park. For runners, routes will
be measured with distance signs at
regular intervals. The trail will have
equipment that will also be suitable
for children.
No more wet and muddy shoes
A new walkway has been installed
near the Bog garden which is
situated at the bottom of the Park.
DURING
THE YEAR A
TRIM TRAIL
WILL BE
INSTALLED
WITH A
NUMBER OF
EXERCISE
STATIONS
AROUND THE
PARK.
Dogs A small percentage of dog
owners do not control their dogs
appropriately. Every year this results
in some serious incidents not only
with wildfowl, but also with other
dogs and even members of the Park.
Remember, you are responsible for
your dog which should always be
under control even when off the lead.
Easy Fund Raising Did you know
that whenever you buy anything
online - from your weekly shop to
your annual holiday - you could be
raising a free donation for Moseley
Park Trust? There are nearly
3,000 retailers who will donate
a percentage of the amount you
spend to Moseley Park Trust to say
thank you for shopping with them.
It’s really simple, and doesn’t cost
you anything. Go to
www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/
moseleyparktrust
DID YOU
KNOW THAT
and sign up for free. There are no
WHENEVER
catches or hidden charges and
YOU BUY
Moseley Park Trust will be really
ANYTHING
grateful for your donations. Thank
ONLINE,
you for your support.
FROM YOUR
Christine Williams, Head Ranger
WEEKLY
STOP PRESS We are, at long last,
SHOP TO
YOUR ANNUAL producing a new Web Site, which will
contain a host of new information
HOLIDAY,
about the Park. It will also give
YOU COULD
members a chance to comment on any
BE RAISING
issues they may have.
A FREE
www.moseleypark.co.uk
DONATION
FOR MOSELEY EMAIL ADDRESSES
‘Please register your email address by
PARK
sending an email to moseleypark@
TRUST?
btinternet.com ‘
Subscriptions have not increased
since 2010 but costs of running
the Park have increased
significantly. Consequently, we are
having to raise subscriptions but
are keeping the increase to £5.
Annual membership of Moseley
Park which provides unlimited
family access is £45 a year (or
£55 if you have a private gate). If
you elect to pay by Direct Debit
you will get a £5 annual discount.
Daily membership electronic key
fobs are also available for visiting
the Park for the day. A £10
returnable deposit is required.
Moseley Travel, at 172 Alcester
Road Moseley ( 0121 442 4499),
is the local agent for the Park and
provide the electronic key fobs
when you pay your subscription.
If you are a tax payer please
complete a Gift Aid form since
this increases our income by 25
per cent for each subscription at
no additional cost to yourself.
Please do not lend your
electronic key fob to anyone. The
key fob is intended for use by the
Park member’s family and their
visitors during daylight hours. The
Trustees hope you enjoy the Park
throughout the year and thank you
for your support.
M
oseley Park is an inviting and exciting environment whatever the time of
year. It is an especially magical and imaginative place for children. With this
in mind, the Park has decided to offer a series of free events for children during
the year.
On the last Saturday of each month coinciding with the Farmer’s market, when the
Park is Open to all, an exciting children’s activity will take place (usually from 1pm
to 4pm).
After the shopping is done, you can catch your breath whilst your children join in
the fun activities which are being arranged for them.
THE DATES AND
JUNE
27TH
EVENTS FOR YOUR
OPEN GARDENS’ WEEKEND
CHILDREN’S DIARY ARE
AS FOLLOWS:
28TH MARCH
EASTER EGG HUNT WITH PRIZES
Bring along your toy rabbit to help you
find the eggy clues and get them an
Easter ribbon to wear. Join in the egg
rolling game and see if you can be the
best egg roller in Moseley - or at least
beat the grown-ups.
25TH APRIL
ST GEORGE
AND THE DRAGON
Come as a knight or princess of the
Land of Moseley and make a sword or
a crown. Join the knight and princess
training session and learn to defend
this fair village.
MAY 30TH
MAY THE SCAVENGER BE
RELEASED!
search around the Park for certain
items and win prizes - while a cup of
tea is enjoyed by your parents.
with Moseley in Bloom - plant your
own sunflower, join the sunflower
growing competition and make a bug
house. A Moseley in Bloom gardener
will be on hand to show you how to
grow great plants.
JULY 4TH
MOSELEY FESTIVAL
STREET FAIR DAY
SEPTEMBER 26TH
HISTORY DAY
Birds of Prey Demonstrations - see the
birds soar around the Park and return
to their handler.
Meet the historical characters of
Moseley in times past, ask them
questions and listen to stories about
their lives. Tea and cake on sale.
JULY 25TH
SEASIDE EXPERIENCE
OCTOBER 31ST
HALLOWEEN STORY TELLING
AUGUST 29TH
AROUND THE WORLD IN
80 STEPS
DECEMBER - SANTA
come to the Park, enjoy building sand
castles and paddle in pools – bring
your bucket and spade.
A treasure hunt with travel in mind.
Get your Park passport stamped to
receive a prize. Be back in Moseley in
time for tea!
Dress to scare! Pumpkin lanterns
welcome. 4pm: smaller ghouls
and ghosties. 6pm: older weird and
wonderfuls.
Moseley lights turn on evening. Watch
this space!
Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and
our website and make sure you look
at our notice boards for more details
of all the events.
Moseley Park
Angling Club
Chantry
Tennis Club
The Park has an active angling club and holds summer and winter
contests. Fish caught are carp, bream, roach, perch and tench.
If you want to have fun and keep fit why not get even more from
your membership of the Park and join Chantry Tennis Club? It
welcomes players of any ability and offers coaching sessions.
For details of membership and to register for the children’s contest
please contact Dave Walker on 07801 888 685 or via email at
[email protected], Please visit www.fishmoseley.com
Please give Chris Harris a call on 07761 054491 or Alan Holland on
0121 449 0828.
Moseley Park & Pool
Charity 1115870
www.moseleypark.co.uk
NEWSLETTER // 2015
Welcome
M
oseley is a fantastic part of
Birmingham with its farmers
and arts markets, but what makes
it particularly special and unique is
having at its centre, the Park and
Pool. This historic park, situated
as it is only a short distance
from the city centre, is run by a
charitable trust whose terms of
reference ensure that it can never
be sold. It is a green tranquil oasis
that is a haven for wildlife as well
as homo-sapiens. Its popularity
continues to grow not only within
Birmingham, but also nationally as
a result of the continuing success
of the Jazz and Folk festivals.
Although our application to the
Heritage Lottery Fund was not
successful, we are actively looking
at alternative ways of funding
and implementing our plans for
improving and restoring the Park,
including the development of an
environmentally green heritage
centre that can be used by the
community in general and schools
in particular. Additionally it is
hoped that progress can be made
on implementing our long held
plans for an open air theatre based
in the dell. We are also currently
developing a project that will
explore the sounds and heritage of
Dates for your Diary
Park Open Days
Open days correspond with the Moseley Farmer’s and Art
Market which is the last Saturday of each month: from March
to September 1pm to 5pm; from October to February 10am to
2pm. On various Open Days there will be events for children –
please see details on Page 3 and keep checking the Park notice
boards.
The Ice House
The Ice House will be open from 2:30 to 5pm on Park
open days.
Moseley Festival
The Moseley Festival Park open day is Saturday 6 July from
10am to 6pm. This will coincide with the Street Fair. A coffee
bar will be open near the Tennis courts. We will also have a
Bird’s of Prey exhibition plus other entertainment. Please check
the Park notice boards.
For further information regarding Moseley Festival
www.moseleyfestival.org.uk
Children’s Fishing Contest
A children’s fishing contest will be held on Saturday 22
August from 1 till 4 pm followed by a party for the children.
This is open to all children even those not members of the
fishing club.
Please contact Dave Walker on 07801888685 or email
[email protected]
Mostly Jazz
Funk & Soul
Festival*
The 2015 dates are Friday/
Saturday/Sunday 10/12/13 July.
Artists this year include: Gregory
Porter, The Sugar Hill Gang,
Cymande, Roy Ayres and the
ever popular Craig Charles with
more to be announced!
THIS HISTORIC
PARK, IS
SITUATED
ONLY A SHORT
DISTANCE
FROM THE
CITY CENTRE
Moseley Park which will provide
points in the Park where visitors
can listen and learn about the Park’s
history.
On a happy note, our departed
white swans have now been
replaced with a pair of young black
swans who have settled in very
successfully. The range of wildlife
continues to grow and some
parakeets have now arrived.
We are in the process of developing
a new web site so watch this space!
For further information visit www.
mostlyjazz.co.uk
Soundscape Project
* During the Jazz Funk& Soul Festival and the Folk Festival, access
for Park members will be limited to the Chantry Road gate.
Please check the Notice Boards for any other events that may occur.
Moseley Park has applied to The
Heritage Lottery Fund to finance an
exciting new project. The project
will explore the heritage and
soundscape of Moseley Park, and
combine these to create a sonic
walk that brings over 300 years of
Park history to life in an engaging
and sometimes surprising way. It
has been designed to be accessible
to anyone who has a smartphone.
This technology was chosen
because it will enable the majority
of visitors to explore the history of
Moseley Park every day, throughout
the year.
Moseley
Folk
Festival*
The 2014 dates are Friday/
Saturday/Sunday 4/5/6
September.
For further information visit
www.moseleyfolk.co.uk
THIS
TECHNOLOGY
WILL ENABLE
VISITORS TO
EXPLORE THE
HISTORY OF
MOSELEY
PARK
A specially designed walk will lead
visitors to five points at which a QR
code will link them to a soundpiece
which explores a specific aspect
of the Park. Each soundpiece will
be created by different groups,
including schools, drawn from the
local community. There will also
be opportunities for local people to
share their Park stories at a series
of drop-in recording sessions. The
Park is also an excellent wildlife
habitat and one of the soundpieces
will investigate the natural heritage
of the Park using recordings of
wildlife as well as historic records
Finally, Roy Cockel, one of our
long standing trustees, has retired
from the board. We are indebted
to him for the work he has done
over the years in establishing
and stewarding our restoration
programme. The trust would not
be where it is today without his
efforts. We are really pleased to
welcome Nicola Harris as a new
Trustee and we look forward to
working with her.
Dr Michael Wolffe, Chair of Trustees
of weather events and bird
sightings to explore how this has
changed over time.
We hope the project will go live in
the Autumn.
You can contact the Park Rangers at
any time on 07836 599990 or email
[email protected] Visit us
at www.moseleypark.co.uk
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You can contact the Park Rangers at any time on 07836 599990 or email [email protected] . Visit us at www.moseleypark.co.uk