Another great year for school visits to Broomfield Park
Planting seeds for the future
Report from Helen Blairman:
The education programme has gone from strength to strength this year.
We welcomed another primary school to the schedule and ran extremely successful outdoor education workshops for children in Yrs 1 & 2 from local schools. This was only possible because of the huge contribution made by the volunteers. We also collaborated with Hazelwood School and Morrisons PLC to run a seed planting workshop for the children at Hazelwood. Morrisons donated compost and seeds and I visited the school and along with the school staff, I helped the children make seed pots out of recycled newspaper which they then planted with seeds. Six weeks later the children visited the park and planted their seeds in the growing space. We were so lucky to have a beautiful display of sunflowers. This was an extremely successful collaboration between three key members of the local community and more similar initiatives are planned for the future.
Helen Blairman • November 25, 2023
All ages welcome as Southgate RFC take up residence in Broomfield Park.
Friends of Broomfield Park were delighted to take part in The Big Draw Festival 2026, joining thousands of organisations around the world celebrating the joy, creativity and accessibility of drawing. This year’s theme, “Make a Mark”, invited everyone to explore drawing as a way of seeing, thinking and connecting — not just creating a finished picture. The event was a great success, with lots of people turning up to unleash their creativity and enjoy trying something new. CLICK TO READ MORE AND SEE PHOTOS AND VIDEO OF THE EVENT
The biggest community event of the year in our area
A new report from the Friends of Broomfield Park volunteer Lakes Team outlines water quality issues, monitoring results, and remedial actions for Broomfield Park’s three lakes, wetlands, and a wildlife pond.
FoBP’s new "Hoverfly Lagoon" family workshop successfully taught children to build micro-habitats.
Calling local musicians, schools, groups & event planners! Help us co-deliver unforgettable live performances to celebrate 100 years of Broomfield Bandstand!
Our beloved bandstand to be given a centenary makeover
Some things we know and others we don't
We want to ensure stories of Broomfield House and park are recorded and shared. Join us as a heritage volunteer to help. No heritage background needed - just curiosity and enthusiasm!
The 2025 Review from the Friends of Broomfield Park Habitats Group offers a detailed look at the work carried out by our volunteers over the past year and the impact it has had on the park’s wildlife.
