The Biffaward Awards 2011

Chances Park has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award at the Biffa Awards, a ceremony which celebrates the people that dedicate their time to transforming their communities through Biffaward funded projects.

Selected from over 80 hopeful applicants, Chances Park will now compete against five other organisations from across the country, for the chance to be named winner of the “Natural Environment” category.

The Biffaward Awards 2011 will be held on 03 November at London Transport Museum.  

Mayor flags up

Mayor and Mayoress Barry and Kay Earp with Iris Rogan Chair of the Friends and Mary Chance.

Forest Adventure Day

Hundreds of families join in the activities at the Forest Adventure Day.

Chances Park Nature Trail

In July Newlaith’s School once again helped to launch our new Nature Trail.

Youth Muga

Work is due to start at the end of October and hopefully by the end of the year it will be in place.

Veteran Oak

One of our turkey oaks over 300 years old had a root fungus and had to go as it was dangerous, but after being on the park for so long it was felt by all concerned that it wasn’t to leave the Park.

Changes In The Park Video

To keep you up-to-date with the changes that happened during the restoration of Chances Park, we have compiled a video to walk you through and demonstrate the continued hard work and effort that was involved.

Chances Park

Here are some photos of Chances Park before any projects or developments have started, use these to compare the difference and see how the Park changes.

Sod Cutting Ceremony

We were delighted when the Chance sister’s Ruth & Mary agreed to perform the ceremony and despite the persistent rain, it went well – attended by all the media. I believe it was their father that presented the House & park to the city in 1944.

Park Information

Want to know more information about Chances Park, including what types of birds and trees are found on the park and also about the ridge and furrow then here are some photos with more detail.