Ideas to inspire people to take action
The following examples have been sent to us to showcase the kinds of things local park users can achieve. We hope they inspire others to take action too!
Key themes showcased in these Case Studies are:
- How can Friends groups stay effective in a pandemic? We share some fantastic examples from around the UK
- Consulting with the community and developing a master plan – Latchmere Rec, Kingston upon Thames
- Restoring and managing a historic ‘People’s Park’ – Warley Woods Community Trust, Sandwell, West Midlands
- Creating a network of community orchards and forest gardens – Fruit and Nut Village, Stirchley, Birmingham
- Protecting a historic reservoir – Friends of Edgbaston Reservoir, Birmingham
- Engaging the generations – Friends of Hednesford Park, Cannock, West Midlands
- Restoration of 13th Century mill – Friends of Broadwaters, Wyre Forest, Worcestershire
- From an anti-social to a social space – Friends of East Rugby Group, Rugby
- Bringing together community groups to work with other stakeholders – Greenhavens Network, Sussex
- How to set up a Forum and some advice for creating a Friends Group – Sunderland Green and Open Spaces Forum
