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We had another very successful day today. Even more volunteers turned out to help finish the project. As well as the Friends and PCC staff, we had individuals who came along to help and teams from Babcock, Routeways and the…
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For a number of years now, the Friends of Devonport Park have been working towards creating a fruiting arboretum on the Ferry Field part of Devonport Park. Now, at long last and thanks to the support of Plymouth City Council,…
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We all know that 2020 is a very special year, commemorating the voyage of the Pilgrim Fathers on the Mayflower and, Plymouth is preparing many different events throughout the year. The FDP have been asked to take the lead on…
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New ways to support The FDP. For all you internet shoppers out there, you can now support the FDP, at no cost to yourself. If you shop on Amaszon – and who does’nt now and again?, by registering at smile.amazon.co.uk,…
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This year, Remembrance Sunday will be on 10th November. The format is as it has been for the past few years but we would like to clarify a point regarding the laying of wreaths. Official wreaths ( being laid on…
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Dear viewers. It appears that there is an issue with this sites’ contact form, and we have found that not all messages are getting through. Until this problem is rectified, please use the following email address: plymouthdevonportpark@gmail.com to contact the…
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It’s day 4 of the work to build our new Petanque playing area and, it’s looking good. Today also sees work start on the latest restoration project, to help stabalise the deterioration “Doris Gun”. This is expected to take up…
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At last, work has started on our long planned, new Petanque Piste. This will enable many more players to take part. The new piste is more than twice the size of the existing one and PCC are kindly donating two…
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Hi Friends. A little information for you all regarding works that are due to take place in the park during the next few weeks. Commencing this coming Monday, 5th August, work will begin on a new, double size, Petanque Piste,…
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Dennis Trewin who is our retained horticultural consultant, also runs the Horticultural Therapy Trust (HTT). They do tremendous work, using gardening as a therapy, with individuals who have suffered or are suffering with various mental issues. They have an Open…
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