All the photos on the site have been taken in Cherry Orchard Jubilee Country Park unless stated otherwise.
Membership - Members of the group find out first about opportunities to help in the park, events happening in the park and have the opportunity to be part of consultations held by Rochford District Council regarding the future development of the park. It's easy to join for just £5 per household per year - JOIN ON LINE HERE. Members can also be part of our Conservation Volunteer Group. Hit the contact us tab at the top of the page to find out more.
Current Members: It's February! Have you renewed your membership yet? This time why not encourage a friend to join as well. See your recent email for more information! Renew on line HERE!
IT'S NATIONAL NEST BOX WEEK. Our recent survey indicated that a large majority of you wanted more nest boxes in the park. The Friends have purchased 12 small nest boxes, suitable for blue tits, great tits etc. and the Conservation Volunteers will be putting them in the various plantations in the park in the next few weeks. They will be a welcome addition to our 4 owl boxes. Find out more about National Nest Box Week here, https://www.bto.org/about-birds/nnbw
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New Year's Day Walk.
Well that was a very wet walk - but as always, walking with friends is a great way to start the year. Not everyone managed the to get all the way to The Bull, but those that did enjoyed lunch and a drink to set them up for the walk back. Thanks for your company, despite the weather it was very enjoyable.
More photos here.
Well that was a very wet walk - but as always, walking with friends is a great way to start the year. Not everyone managed the to get all the way to The Bull, but those that did enjoyed lunch and a drink to set them up for the walk back. Thanks for your company, despite the weather it was very enjoyable.
More photos here.
SURVEY: Thank you to everyone who took part in our recent survey. A great many members of the Friends took the time to complete it and the results have given us, and Rochford District Council, a clear idea of what users feel is important in the development of our park.
The overall impression that the results give is that people actually like the park the way it is, there being no support for changes such as cafes, toilets, agility trails, gyms etc. People would however, like to see improvements in conservation efforts, maintaining path ways and reducing litter.
The most voted for high cost project was weather proofing pathways through the park to improve accessibility for all.
The most voted for low cost project was to provide additional bird and insect boxes and the planting of wild flowers.
The Friends committee has initiated a search for grants that the group can apply for to improve pathways/accessibility in the park. This will also mean that more litter/dog waste bins could be provided as there will be year round access to them for maintenance and emptying. It is a long term aim and Rochford District Council have promised their support.
In the meantime we are pleased to be able to proved a further 12 new nest boxes for small birds, to compliment the 4 owl boxes we erected last year.
The overall impression that the results give is that people actually like the park the way it is, there being no support for changes such as cafes, toilets, agility trails, gyms etc. People would however, like to see improvements in conservation efforts, maintaining path ways and reducing litter.
The most voted for high cost project was weather proofing pathways through the park to improve accessibility for all.
The most voted for low cost project was to provide additional bird and insect boxes and the planting of wild flowers.
The Friends committee has initiated a search for grants that the group can apply for to improve pathways/accessibility in the park. This will also mean that more litter/dog waste bins could be provided as there will be year round access to them for maintenance and emptying. It is a long term aim and Rochford District Council have promised their support.
In the meantime we are pleased to be able to proved a further 12 new nest boxes for small birds, to compliment the 4 owl boxes we erected last year.
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New signage for the park.
The new finger posts are in place! Working with a two man team from RDC and the Friends Conservation volunteers our two new finger posts were erected in the park in the pouring rain! Many thanks to Chris Taylor who masterminded the design, purchase and placement of the signs and to Max and Jamie from RDC who supported our work-party yesterday. More information about the signs can be found here. |
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Our Stream: more information about the stream provided by Chris Taylor. Thanks Chris! Go to the Our Stream page.
FOCOP is registered with easyfundraising - find out more here.
Who can use the Bridleway? - more information here.
How to report an incident or a problem in the park - click here.
Who can use the Bridleway? - more information here.
How to report an incident or a problem in the park - click here.
Who are the Friends of Cherry Orchard Jubilee Country Park?
In the Spring of 2010, a ‘Friends of Cherry Orchard Jubilee Country Park’ group was formed. This allows us, the local community, to have a say in how our local park is managed. As we are the users of these facilities, we are best placed to say what is needed in the park.
What are our aims?
- To encourage more people, from all sections of the community, to use the park and to enjoy its full potential and promote an atmosphere of mutual appreciation and respect.
- To protect, conserve and enhance The Cherry Orchard Jubilee Country Park as a place of freedom, recreation and enjoyment for the long term benefit of all sections of the local community.
- To use its funds to support, maintain and increase the facilities in the park
- To act as a focal point for the involvement of the community in
consultations with Rochford District Council concerning the park.
Our constitution was updated at the 2015 Annual General Meeting. A copy is available here.
Membership
Membership is open to everyone who shares the Aims of our Friends group and costs just £5.00 per household per annum. This enables us to hold regular meetings, provide Newsletters, maintain the website and hopefully arrange informative and fun events for all the family. Go to the membership page to join on line or download a membership form.
Members are encouraged to contribute to both the Newsletter and this website. Contact us for more information.
The Friends of Cherry Orchard Jubilee Country Park have a hard working and enthusiastic committee who work within a constitution agreed with Rochford District Council
Members are encouraged to contribute to both the Newsletter and this website. Contact us for more information.
The Friends of Cherry Orchard Jubilee Country Park have a hard working and enthusiastic committee who work within a constitution agreed with Rochford District Council
