OUR NEWS
Sensory Garden
The new Sensory Garden was formally opened on 6th July by the Mayor, Councillor Beverley Palmer.
We would like to thank all those who have donated to this special project.
There is still work to be done to landscape the area around the garden and further donations would be very much appreciated.
Membership Fees
After a long period without change, the Committee has decided to increase membership fees from 1 January 2027 to £10 for an individual and £15 for a couple or family.
Please ensure that you make the correct payment in January and change any standing order amount which you may previously have set up.
Thank you for your continuing support. Membership funds were an important part of financing the new Sensory Garden.
Fungal Foray
Saturday 24th October
from 14.00
Our expert, Keith Palmer, will lead the annual search for mushrooms and toadstools in the park.
The event will start with a short talk in the Café Undercroft at 2.0 pm followed by the walk in the park.
This event is free to members, £2 for non-members. If you join the Friends* at this event, your membership will be valid until the end of 2027.
*As a special offer, a payment of £15 will give you family membership until the end of 2027. Then you will receive our quarterly newsletters and attendance at all our events will be free.
GET INVOLVED
Behind every beautiful park is a team working hard to protect it.
The Friends of Dunorlan Park is a charity dedicated to protecting and improving this much-loved Victorian Park. We are all volunteers and we do vital work – protecting wildlife habitats, funding improvements to amenities and working on projects to enhance the park. We organise community events and play a key role in making the park a welcoming place for all. As a charity we rely on community support.
Upcoming Events
Join us for an event in the Dunorlan Park. Everyone welcome - No need to book.
*Become a member of Friends Of Dunorlan Park and the fees will be refunded.
JUNE
June
6
Saturday
Tree Walk With David Carey
10.30 - 12:00
Meet at the Café
David will take us to some of the more interesting trees in the park starting with a short talk in the Undercroft.
Open To All
£2
Free for members
June
10
Wednesday
A Walk In The Park
Open To All
14:30- 16:00 Meet under the Café
Siobhan O’Connell and Peter Russell will lead an informal easy walk with notes on its history
£2
Free for members
JULY
July
4
Saturday
Moth Morning with Dr Ian Beavis
Open To All
10:30-12:00
Meet at the Café
Learn how to identify some of our beautiful moths.
walk in event
July
18
Saturday
Model Boat Regatta
Open To All
11:00 - 15:00
Meet by the lake near Halls Hole Road car park.
Model boat demonstration - courtesy of Crowborough
Model Boat Club - Family fun event - Bring a picnic
walk in event
July
28
Tuesday
Bat Walk
Starts 20:20
Meet by the lake near Halls Hole Road car park.
Bat Walk with KHWP and David Scully
Open To All
£5
includes the use of sound detectors
Free for members
Become a member now, and come along for free!
AUGUST
August
4
Tuesday
Bat Walk
Starts 20:00
Meet by the lake near Halls Hole Road car park.
Bat Walk with KHWP and David Scully
Open To All
£5
includes the use of sound detectors
Free for members
Become a member now, and come along for free!
August
22
Saturday
Treasure Trail
Between 11:00-15:00
Collect your Treasure Trail brochure in the cafe.
Open To All
£2
Free for members
Become a member now, and come along for free! *
OCTOBER
October
24
Saturday
Fungal Foray
2:00pm
Meet at the Undrecroft
A tour of the park with Keith Palmer - seeking our fungi species, starting with a short talk in the Undercroft.
Open To All
£2
Free for members
Become a member now, and come along for free!*
*As a special offer, a payment of £15 will give you family membership until the end of 2027. Then you will receive our quarterly newsletters and attendance at all our events will be free.