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.
Archaeological Walk led by Dr. Mike Hodder: Saturday 08 October 10.00. from Boldmere Gate car park – This will include medieval boundaries, Holly Hurst and remains of a First World War camp.
As with all Fospa walks, there will be no charge for these events. As some of you will know, parts of the Park can be very muddy.
A.G.M. – Members only. Thursday 21 April 19.30. in the Panel Room at Park House (Toby Inn) near Town Gate.
Unfortunately, due to testing positive for Covid 19, our Guest Speaker from Historic England is unable to attend. Instead Fospa President Dr. Mike Hodder will talk of recent archaeological work in the Park, including H.A.T. (Historical, Archaeological, Taskforce) and the WWII camp at Streetly.
Archaeological Walk led by Dr. Mike Hodder: Saturday 26th March 10.00. from Bracebridge car park – This will include Pool Hollies, sawpits, wood boundaries, a deer park subdivision, and First and Second World War remains.
As with all Fospa walks, there will be no charge for these events. As some of you will know, parts of the Park can be very muddy.
These events will be led by Moth & Butterfly enthusiast Richard Orton for any queries contact Richard on 07770 378684
05 March 18.00 Jamboree Stone
02 April 19.45 Holly Knoll
07 May 20.45 Wyndley Wood
04 June 21.15 Bracebridge Beach/Crown Gate
02 July 21.30 Jamboree Stone
06 Aug 20.45 Blackroot Bistro
03 Sept 19.45 Milking Gate – Little Bracebridge
01 Oct 18.45 Gumslade
A New Walk Starting from Town Gate at 10.00. on Saturday 22 January 2022.
In addition to the archaeological aspects by Mike Hodder, there will also be two additional experts – Richard Orton will talk about the ecology, flora and fauna and Marian Baxter about the historical aspects of Sutton Park NNR, lasting approximately two hours, depending on questions and answers, please wear suitable boots or shoes for possibly muddy paths.
