Volunteer Stories – John Hancock
22/07/2026
By Anne
Role in the park: Receptionist Background: John has been here “since it opened” and was one of the first receptionists here. He is 81 years old and lives locally. Previous to volunteering at the park he worked for five years as a hospital receptionist up until the Covid period. John has been volunteering for about …
Tag: snowdrops
What to See Now: March
Posted: 18/03/2021 by Caroline Welch
In the first in a new series of blogs from our Head Gardener, Piers Lunt, we explore the changes that are taking place in the Park and Gardens this March. March is living up to the first half of the old saying ‘comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb’; let’s hope …
Category: Latest News Tags: birds, celandine, Ha-ha, nature, snowdrops, spring bulbs, wildlife
What to see now: February
Posted: 02/02/2021 by Caroline Welch
Spring is on its way and the longer days are great news for visitors and gardeners alike. This month in the Park look out for Primroses which are starting to flower in various areas, as well as those cheerful little Lesser Celandines with lots of fresh new foliage and some sporadic flowering – but only …
Category: Latest News Tags: celandine, ducks, hazel, primroses, snowdrops, spring flowers