OUR NEWS
David Molloy
Memorial Camellia Garden
Major David Molloy, who died last year aged 97, loved and supported Dunorlan Park.
He helped the Friends to obtain funding and plants to establish the Camellia Garden which is to be named after him. A memorial bench has been installed and an informal opening ceremony will take place at a date to be announced in late April.
Sensory Garden
The new Sensory Garden was formally opened on 6th July by the Mayor, Councillor Beverley Palmer.
We would like to thank all those who have donated to this special project.
There is still work to be done to landscape the area around the garden and further donations would be very much appreciated.
Treasure Trail
Saturday 22 August
between 11.00 - 15.00
The friends have created a new Treasure Trail in the Park and children aged 5 to 12 are invited to take part (with an accompanying adult) .
Just collect your Treasure Trail brochure at the cafe.
This event is free to members and there will be a charge of £2 to non-members. Better still, why not become a paid-up supporter of the Friends.*
*As a special offer, a payment of £15 will give you family membership until the end of 2027. Then you will receive our quarterly newsletters and attendance at all our events will be free. Prizes will also be given to children of members including newly recruited members.
GET INVOLVED
Behind every beautiful park is a team working hard to protect it.
The Friends of Dunorlan Park is a charity dedicated to protecting and improving this much-loved Victorian Park. We are all volunteers and we do vital work – protecting wildlife habitats, funding improvements to amenities and working on projects to enhance the park. We organise community events and play a key role in making the park a welcoming place for all. As a charity we rely on community support.
Upcoming Events
Join us for an event in the Dunorlan Park. Everyone welcome - No need to book.
*Become a member of Friends Of Dunorlan Park and the fees will be refunded.
JUNE
June
6
Saturday
Tree Walk With David Carey
10.30 - 12:00
Meet at the Café
David will take us to some of the more interesting trees in the park starting with a short talk in the Undercroft.
Open To All
£2
Free for members
June
10
Wednesday
A Walk In The Park
Open To All
14:30- 16:00 Meet under the Café
Siobhan O’Connell and Peter Russell will lead an informal easy walk with notes on its history
£2
Free for members
JULY
July
4
Saturday
Moth Morning with Dr Ian Beavis
10:30-12:00
Meet at the Café
Learn how to identify some of our beautiful moths.
Open To All
walk in event
July
18
Saturday
Model Boat Regatta
Open To All
11:00 - 15:00
Meet by the lake near Halls Hole Road car park.
Model boat demonstration - courtesy of Crowborough
Model Boat Club - Family fun event - Bring a picnic
walk in event
July
28
Tuesday
Bat Walk
Starts 20:20
Meet by the lake near Halls Hole Road car park.
Bat Walk with KHWP and David Scully
Open To All
£5
includes the use of sound detectors
Free for members
Become a member now, and come along for free!
AUGUST
August
4
Tuesday
Bat Walk
Starts 20:00
Meet by the lake near Halls Hole Road car park.
Bat Walk with KHWP and David Scully
Open To All
£5
includes the use of sound detectors
Free for members
Become a member now, and come along for free!
August
22
Saturday
Treasure Trail
Between 11:00-15:00
Collect your Treasure Trail brochure in the cafe.
Open To All
£2
Free for members
Become a member now, and come along for free! *
*As a special offer, a payment of £15 will give you family membership until the end of 2027. Then you will receive our quarterly newsletters and attendance at all our events will be free. Prizes will also be given to children of members including newly recruited members.
OCTOBER
October
24
Saturday
Fungal Foray
2:00pm
Meet at the Undrecroft
A tour of the park with Keith Palmer - seeking our fungi species, starting with a short talk in the Undercroft.
Open To All
£2
Free for members