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Friends of Lowndes Park
The Friends of Lowndes Park is a voluntary community group protecting and improving Lowndes Park now, and for future generations.
The Lowndes Park Masterplan!
/in Project /by Amanda CraigWe are fundraising to spearhead the redesign of Lowndes Park. We strongly believe that the park needs a new Masterplan to refresh and rejuvenate it to continue to thrive in the twenty-first century.
We’re so lucky! Our Chair is a leading UK Parks professional
/in News /by Amanda CraigNot many local park groups can say that their Chair took over a £26 million park budget! We can.
Welcome to our new website
/0 Comments/in News /by robTechWe are all about community, and supporting Chesham’s beautiful park. We commissioned this new website from a Chesham company and created a new brand and logo.
The Rolling Pin – the mystery of the mound!
/in History /by Amanda CraigEver wondered what that mound surrounded by trees is?
Did Chesham have a Windmill?
/in History /by Amanda CraigMost references to the windmill at Lacey Green, near Princes Risborough, including the Chesham history books by Clive Birch and George Piggin, state categorically that it was built in 1650 at Chesham, and stood here for its first 170 years.
Wildlife and special trees
/in Nature /by Amanda CraigThe park is a great place to see a variety of wild plants and animals. At the top of the park you can often hear green woodpeckers and see red kites in flight.
What does the Council do and what does FOLP do?
/in News, Uncategorized /by Amanda CraigThe Friends run working parties to do some gardening but the Council do the mowing. The Friends raise money, but the Council implement big projects. It can be confusing to figure out who’s in charge of what can’t it? Hopefully this will help.
Scottowes Pond needs a clean up
/in Get Involved, News, Project /by Amanda CraigSkottowes Pond was dug out in the early 18th Century and it’s in desperate need of cleaning up. We are encouraging the Council to create a masterplan for the park which will include the renovation of Skottowes Pond.