The Role of F.O.S.P

The Friends of Silverburn Park (FOSP) is a constituted group of volunteers set up to assist with the development of the Park and has two roles:

· To represent the views of the local community to the Board of Directors.

· To support the achievement of the Vision for Silverburn Park, by getting involved through volunteering in a variety of roles.

With membership (fee applicable), you will be asked to assist with representing the views of the local community and consulted on redevelopment plans as well as advising on future projects.

You will have the opportunity to take part in various activities and projects through volunteering. Public Consultation identified several projects including renovating the Pond and building a Wildlife Hide, both of which are complete. Creating a Picnic/Barbecue Area was also requested and FOSP have contributed to these which are located across the park. Playpark facilities were also a priority and FOSP have been taking this forward. Six Playpark companies were approached for options and a favoured contractor identified. The location of the playpark is still under consideration due to the impact of the Mill redevelopment but is likely to be within the North Paddock. (The field on the right as you enter the park.)

FOSP have been fundraising for the playpark and have raised over £10,000, however the cost is likely to be nearer £300,000 so the park Board have been requested to assist with external funding.

You may prefer to be involved in general gardening and maintenance work or help at events that FOSP may identify and organise such as Craft Days, Family Fun Days etc. or assist with the Pop-Up shops that run over the summer months. You can opt in to as many or as few volunteering opportunities as you like.

If you are only interested in finding out what is going on at Silverburn Park rather than committing to becoming a member, you can sign up to get all the news at www.silverburnpark.co.uk/news.

Joining Friends of Silverburn Park

If you wish to become a member of FOSP please complete the online form, giving as much detail as you can, as we match people to projects and activities based on the information you supply. There is an annual fee which is currently £5 (reviewed annually at the AGM) with membership running from 1st March to end of February the following year.

Membership fees contribute to the running costs of meetings and administrative or publicity material. Any monies contributed above £5 will be considered a donation towards the ongoing work of FOSP within Silverburn Park.

Payment can be made by Bank Transfer, account details below, or by placing the £5 in an envelope along with your name, and handing it into No 3 Cottage, Silverburn Park, or the Cottage Window Café. Please address the envelope FAO FOSP Treasurer.

Bank Transfer Details Account Number – 20289368

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