Friends of Sutton Park Association Diary of Events
Please note that the walks listed below may cross uneven ground and rough terrain. Please wear suitable footwear. All FOSPA events are free of charge and open to non-members, excepting the AGM which is for members only.
We look forward to seeing you.
AIS Walk No.4 (with perhaps a few additions) led by Dr. Mike Hodder on Saturday September 29 10.00. from Boldmere Gate. It should take approx 1.5 hours plus question time.
FOSPA have a stand at the Eco Festival. This year’s festival theme is ”The Good Life’.
Following anti-social behaviour, including cycle thefts in Sutton Park NNR, West Midlands Police have launched an initiative with a series of ‘Drop In’ sessions at the Visitor Centre. These will take place at 11.00hrs – 12.00hrs on the following dates:
8th September 2018
6th October 2018
4th November 2018
1st December 2018
These sessions are an opportunity for Park users to meet face to face with members of the WMP Neighbourhood Team to discuss any issues or ask a question, not just relating to the Park but also where you live. They will also be offering security marking for cycle users.
Our Dawn Chorus from Wyndley Pool, always a good starting point with the geese and other water birds.
Led by International Ornithologist and Ringer Dr. Robert Skeates.
Thursday April 19th at 19:30 in the Panel Room, Park House (Toby Inn) with a Guest Speaker Andy Perry, from the Donkey Sanctuary, a great community charity with a very interesting history.
From the new walk series Walking Through Time – Walk No.1 led by Dr. Mike Hodder
RESCHEDULED to Saturday 10th March.
We shall be holding a Litter Pick – Keep Britain Tidy/Great British Spring Clean.
Come along and show you care.
A guided Walk No. 2 exploring the Park from Town Gate 10.00
Fun activities for all the family indoors and outdoors in our woodland and Eco garden.
Walking Through Time
Archaeological Interpretation Scheme ‘ Walking Through Time ‘ will be launched by Andrew Mitchell MP
Walk No. 2 and A Quizzical Walk Through Time with prizes for the best entries.
A new series of six walks titled ‘Walking through Time’. These will cover the whole of Sutton Park NNR, and will make it possible to do an individual walk, simply a section or a number of walks. We have new signage and direction markers in place and will be adding to the website as each facility becomes available.