FoPP Halloween Parade

A very wet and windy FoPP Halloween was attended by some brave children this year. Despite the weather, those who came along had a lovely time and were entertained by Holly and Georgia who teach at Stagecoach Haywards Heath. There were lots of games and competitions and the kids were taught some great dance routines to impress their friends with! The parade, lit with pumpkin lights was a delightful spectacle.

FoPP would like to thank the Chalet Cafe for remaining open during the event and BHCC for keeping the toilets open for everyone.

With the arrival of lightning, we had a rush to clear the area but we hope that our young residents had a happy, albeit a soaking wet, Halloween! 

Preston Park Bat Walk

Residents joined Friends of Preston Park recently in Preston Park for a bat walk experience. Nick Lane and Ranger Marie Ingledew were on hand to explain the habits of a variety of native and non-native bats whilst we used bat sound detectors to try and identify those living within the park grounds. Unfortunately, the weather was rather damp and many of our bat friends decided to hide away for the evening. That said, we still enjoyed an evening of bat related poetry, funny stories, guessing games, and the flit of a few less rain hating Pipistrelles. Well done, to the younger members who came along to ask some more interesting questions. We hope that the weather will be kinder next year!

Our next mini event will be the opening of our new community book swap on Sunday, 22 October, 12.00 – 14.00, in the Rose Garden. Please come along and see what we have to offer.

Our next main event is Halloween, on Saturday, 28 October, 18.00 – 19.30. Please sign up for this on Eventbrite, via our website.

The Lavender Walk

Friends of Preston Park volunteers prepared the Lavender Walk for the winter, weeding and giving a light prune to the bushes, cutting the overgrown ivy, honeysuckle and jasmin. There is much more gardening work to be done, so please join us next Tuesday at 10 am at the Rockery Chalet.

Our lovely team
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