All the photos on the site have been taken in Cherry Orchard Jubilee Country Park unless stated otherwise.
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TIME TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP! Time flies and it's time to renew your membership for another year. We hope you will continue to support us and join us in the park making it an even better place to relax and enjoy a taste of the countryside on our doorsteps. You can renew your membership or join for the first time on line or download a membership form HERE!
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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.
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Fantastic final video of the car park extension from our friend Norm Bright. This not only shows how it looks now that the work is all but finished, but shows shots from the progress along the way as well. It's just beautiful to watch. Thank you very much Norm, your video updates have been much appreciated. There has been no information from RDC regarding the official re-opening of the car park. Will let you know as and when.
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Conservation Volunteers working in the park in February. We have been cutting back brambles etc. along the paths around plantations and putting in more reminders for riders to keep to the bridleway. With the meadows so wet at the moment more walkers are using the bridleway which could make it difficult for riders. However, if the horses churn up the paths through and around the plantations walkers can't use those either. Common sense on all sides, understanding and a bit of give and take makes for a pleasant experience all round. MORE PHOTOS HERE.
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A MESSAGE FROM NORM BRIGHT Its Started! The new entrance and extension to Cherry Orchard Car Park is well underway. The funding for this project is from Section 106 moneys from the business park, I will keep you updated on the progress weekly long as the weather holds out.
See Norm's excellent aerial video here - https://www.facebook.com/norman.bright3/videos/10215910660673446/
"For the people who ask" Today we used a DJI Mavic Pro 2 Drone to film this. The UAV had been unlocked by DJI for permission to fly close to the airport, & a signed letter from the CAA / Tower - to grant us permission. www.aerialvideosrus.co.uk Norm Bright & Gary Myers
See Norm's excellent aerial video here - https://www.facebook.com/norman.bright3/videos/10215910660673446/
"For the people who ask" Today we used a DJI Mavic Pro 2 Drone to film this. The UAV had been unlocked by DJI for permission to fly close to the airport, & a signed letter from the CAA / Tower - to grant us permission. www.aerialvideosrus.co.uk Norm Bright & Gary Myers
The Conservation Volunteers worked hard this month, cutting back along pathways through and around plantations and caring for a small pond (totally dry at the moment) so that in future months it may once again become home to newts, frogs and toads. The surrounding area was lightly cleared, a tyre removed and a 'dead-hedge' barrier constructed to protect it from the occasional curious dogs. Maps show that there has been a pond at this site for more than 260 years. Worth looking after it. Well done all involved. More photos and information HERE.
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'Dead-hedge' barrier
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Wild Flower Walk - 10th June 2018
Fantastic morning in the park today. The meadows are full of wildflowers at the moment and Richard and Ashleigh gave our Wildflower walk an added dimension.. so much information! Thoroughly enjoyable, look forward to doing it again! Special mention to the children who were exceptional and didn't once say that their legs ached! Lots more photos here. |
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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 10 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 10 new nest boxes for small birds, to compliment the 4 owl boxes we erected last year.
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