Volunteers sought to support ongoing improvements at Hesketh Park in Southport

Andrew Brown
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Southport u3a has unveiled a plaque at Hesketh Park in Southport to celebrate the success of its ‘Just One Thing’ gardening team. They included Group Leader Mary Mulholland; Hesketh Park Heritage Group Co-Chair Adrian Fletcher; Anne-Marie Furlong; Derek Hancox; June Forest; and Rick Cubells from Green Sefton. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

More volunteers are needed to continue the amazing progress at Hesketh Park in Southport. 

Hesketh Park Heritage Group said: “We have been exceptionally fortunate to benefit from a generous legacy gifted by local residents Louis and Anita Marks. 

“Following a public consultation, Sefton Council – working closely with the Hesketh Park Heritage Group – has been overseeing how this legacy is used to enhance and preserve the park.

“As the two‑year programme of legacy‑funded improvements nears completion, you may have noticed the significant work currently underway across the park. 

Hesketh Park in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Hesketh Park in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

“One major element of the project has been the dedicated team of gardeners funded through the legacy. Their contract will soon come to an end.

“To ensure the excellent progress they have made continues, we are inviting new volunteer gardening groups to follow in the footsteps of the Sensory Garden Volunteers, the U3A Group, and the Rose Garden Volunteers.

“Volunteer groups are especially needed for:

The Clock Garden

The Carpet Garden

The perennial bed along the Park Crescent path

Hesketh Park in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Hesketh Park in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

“If you enjoy gardening, community projects, or simply want to help keep Hesketh Park looking beautiful, we would love to hear from you.”

  • Interested in joining or forming a new volunteer group? Please contact Adrian Fletcher or Peter Downham at: [email protected] 

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