It’s volunteer week 1-7 June so we want to shout out a BIG THANK YOU to the many volunteers who help to enhance, promote and protect Horsham Park.

There are now 20 volunteers who participate in our Wednesday morning group – they cut back overgrowth to keep paths accessible, litter-pick, plant, weed, prune and sow seeds so that the park beds look lovely and to provide good habitat for pollinators and wildlife.  Last year they contributed 1628 hours of effort, skills and teamwork.  On top of this the monthly Sunday ‘Borders’, who care for the stunning ribbon border on North Street, contributed a further 150 hours.

Our Committee work is perhaps less visible than the gardening work, but just as important.  For example, they get involved in fundraising, hosting events, social media to promote the park, liaising with the Parks and Countryside team, participating in Horsham Green Spaces and the very necessary work of running our Community Interest Company. Last year they contributed over 1100 hours.

We also want to shout out the huge contribution by the Samaritans this year who created the stunning Bulbs for Lives display.  Their work is so important for the community and we loved working with them on this project.

Last but not least, we know there are lots of people and groups who support the park – whether through Corporate Social Responsibility volunteering with us, or litter-picking such as the Rotary Clubs regular visits and the Strawford Centre who have now embarked on cleaning the bricks in the Maze. 

We are lucky that so many people, give so willingly of their time and skills so that the park can be enjoyed by us all.

Thank you to everyone!   Take a well-deserved pat on the back.