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PROTECT: Let's come together to protect Liverpool's fields forever
We were delighted to discuss with Liverpool City Council and Liverpool Park Friends Forum the latest progress in delivering their bold green space vision, along with ways everyone in the community can get involved.
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POLICY: Putting levelling-up into practice for communities across the country
Following the launch of the No Places Left Behind Commission report, Helen Griffiths reflects on its findings and the challenges awaiting The Rt Hon Michael Gove MP.
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CHAMPION: Saying thank you to our local parks and green spaces
In our latest staff blog, our Chief Executive Helen Griffiths looks ahead to Thank You Day this weekend and reflects on the importance of our parks and green spaces during the pandemic.
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CHAMPION: Seven ways our parks have been there for us; one year on from the start of lockdown
Never before have we appreciated the ability to visit the park quite so much as over the past twelve months. Here's a look at just seven of the ways our local green spaces have been there for us when we've needed them the most over the last 365 days.
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CHAMPION: New partnership between The Co-op and Fields in Trust will help protect endangered spaces
Fields in Trust is delighted to announce a new partnership with The Co-op which will result in the creation of original policy research into community access to parks and green spaces, and reflect clear synergies between the two organisations.
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GUEST BLOG: Communities Taking Action
Our latest guest blog welcomes Graham Duxbury, national CEO of Groundwork, who discusses the importance of community action and introduces their latest report - Communities Taking Action.
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UNIVERSALITY OF PARKS: Four generations enjoying Camperdown Country Park
Our latest staff blog comes from Fields in Trust Scotland Manager, Colin Rennie, who shares stories of four generations of his family enjoying Dundee's Camperdown Country Park.
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ORGANISED SPORT IN PARKS: What playing sport has given me
As Summer of Parks discusses organised sport in parks, our latest staff blog comes from Fields in Trust Wales Manager, Rhodri Edwards, who discusses how playing rugby helped shape him as a person and still provides lasting benefits.
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ORGANISED SPORT IN PARKS: A long innings
This week's Summer of Parks spotlight shines on Sherwood Cricket Club in Kent, who have used Fields in Trust protection to secure their home ground and ensure organised sporting activity in Rochester is safeguarded for future generations.
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PARKS AND PLAY: Child’s play is a serious business
Our latest Summer of Parks spotlight shines on Kay Park in Kilmarnock, highlighting the work they do year-round to encourage and champion play, including their annual Playday event.
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NATURE IN PARKS: A bee friendly Friends group
Our latest Summer of Parks spotlight shines on Sandringham Park in Wetherby and the work they are doing to increase biodiversity at the park.
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HERITAGE OF PARKS: Spotlight on Cedars Park
Our Summer of Parks spotlight shines on Cedars Park in Hertfordshire and its rich heritage.
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FRIENDS OF GROUPS: Valuing the work of Friends
In our latest staff blog, David Sharman discusses the invaluable role that Friends of groups play in our nation's parks and green spaces.
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FRIENDS OF GROUPS: Spotlight on Friends of Newton Park
This week our Summer of Parks shines the spotlight on the Friends of Newton Park in Trafford, Greater Manchester and how their efforts resulted in the park being protected in perpetuity.
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FRIENDS OF GROUPS: Future Proof Parks
Future Proof Parks is part of the National Lottery Heritage Fund "Kick the Dust" programme, which aims to get more young people interested and involved in preserving their local heritage.
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FRIENDS OF GROUPS: Top ten tips for establishing a group
Our latest guest blog welcomes Sarah Royal from the National Federation of Parks and Green Spaces, who shares her tips on establishing a Friends of group.
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