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.
2019 Spring Walk
On Sunday 28th April we enjoyed a walk in the park, this time venturing into New England Wood and Grove Wood. In recent years considerable work has taken place in New England Wood. RDC have initiated a coppicing programme and provided a hard pathway. This has let in light and protected the ground enabling the reappearance of the bluebells, remembered by those Eastwood residents who grew up in the area in the 1950's, 60's and 70's. The carpet of bluebells is back and now it's down to us to look after it for future generations. Lots more photos here.
On Wednesday, 10th April 2019, Friends of Cherry Orchard Park MADE A DIFFERENCE!
We took part in the Great British Spring Clean and litter picked in and around our park. Our Conservation Volunteers, Members, friends and neighbours, young and old put in the effort to make our environment a better and safer place to be, for ourselves, for wildlife, for the planet.
We did it together!
We took part in the Great British Spring Clean and litter picked in and around our park. Our Conservation Volunteers, Members, friends and neighbours, young and old put in the effort to make our environment a better and safer place to be, for ourselves, for wildlife, for the planet.
We did it together!
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Friends of Cherry Orchard Park call out for votes to bag a share of Tesco’s bag fund
Friends of Cherry Orchard Park are bidding to bag a cash boost from the Tesco Bags of Help initiative.
Three groups in every Tesco region have been shortlisted to receive a cash award and shoppers are being invited to head along to Tesco stores to vote for who they think should take away the top grant.
Friends of Cherry Orchard Park are bidding to bag a cash boost from the Tesco Bags of Help initiative.
Three groups in every Tesco region have been shortlisted to receive a cash award and shoppers are being invited to head along to Tesco stores to vote for who they think should take away the top grant.
Friends of Cherry Orchard Park is one of the groups on the shortlist.
Description of Project: Pathway access and improvement grant.
“We hope to improve access to the park from Rayleigh Avenue to New England Wood, enabling those with mobility problems to get to this piece of Ancient Woodland and see the bluebells.”
“We hope to improve access to the park from Rayleigh Avenue to New England Wood, enabling those with mobility problems to get to this piece of Ancient Woodland and see the bluebells.”
DON'T FORGET TO ASK FOR YOUR TOKEN -
EVERY TIME YOU SHOP.
THERE IS NO MINIMUM AMOUNT OF SHOPPING!
EVERY TIME YOU SHOP.
THERE IS NO MINIMUM AMOUNT OF SHOPPING!
Tesco teamed up with Groundwork to launch its community funding scheme, which sees grants of £4,000, £2,000 and £1,000 raised from carrier bag sales in Tesco stores awarded to local community projects.
Voting is open in all Tesco stores in March and April and customers can cast their vote using a token given to them at the check-out in store each time they shop.
Voting is open in all Tesco stores in March and April and customers can cast their vote using a token given to them at the check-out in store each time they shop.
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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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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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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