The Westerly Ware Association spends over £1000 per year on regular gardening and maintenance, using funds raised from members’ subscriptions and donations, and from our annual summer party and raffle. In addition to this we have invested significant money on specific projects, for instance spending close to £4000 in 2016 to create new herbaceous borders and spruce up our ornamental trees. Our volunteer gardeners are in the park every week.
Recent and ongoing projects undertaken by
the Westerly Ware Association and Richmond Council
Installation of a new playground (2012)
Introduction of bees, managed by local beekeepers (2013)
Creation of new Mediterranean flowerbed between the tennis courts and Greyhound Lane (2014)
Successful application for Green Flag Status (2017)
Redesign of the memorial garden (2015)
Creation of new large herbaceous border beside the bees - the Bee Bed (2016)
Creation of terraced beds on either side of the stone steps on the north bank (2016)
Planting of 5 new ornamental trees in the central grass area (2016)
Planting of 3000 Daffodil, Crocus and Snowdrop Bulbs (2016-2019)
Planting of 50 native hedgerow whips to improve border hedges (2018)
Creation of new herbaceous border in the memorial garden (2020-2021)
Installation of new metal fence to protect the Bee Bed (2021)
Donate
Please join us! Membership costs just £10 a year, although many members make more generous regular contributions. We’re also delighted to accept a one-off donation. We welcome all new members and are grateful for every pound and for the long-standing support of so many local residents and businesses. Members are invited to our Summer party and AGM and we encourage suggestions for future projects and events in the park.
We are a registered charity (no 1072257) and welcome Gift Aid contributions.