Friends of The Grove [Tunbridge Wells].

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Grass Re-seeding in The Grove

Plans are underway to re-seed bare patches of grass in The Grove. Friends of The Grove (FOG) have assisted Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) and their contractors with soil analysis and grass seed choice and we hope to go ahead with the actual reseeding sometime in March or April. The re-seeded areas will be marked off with barrier tape and we urge all users of The Grove – especially the younger ones with footballs – to keep well away from the designated areas until the seed has established. It is difficult to say how long this will be – we are at the mercy of the weather.

In addition to this project this has been a busy year for FOG. We have had regular meetings with TWBC to discuss the maintenance of The Grove and future plans. Over the last year, FOG and TWBC have collaborated to achieve the following:

• bin flaps to prevent foxes emptying the rubbish out
• new signage encouraging park users to respect The Grove
• replanting of the Buckingham Road and Compasses beds
• tree pits re-cut

Email: contact@friendsofthegrove.com
Website: www.friendsofthegrove.com
Facebook: facebook.com/thegrovefriends
Twitter: twitter.com/thegrovetw

The Grove has been designated as an open space for the benefit of the community since 1703. Even today, the park is one of the ‘best kept secrets’ in Tunbridge Wells and is utilised by not only local residents but all those who visit the various attractions of the town.

The ‘Friends of The Grove’ (FOG) was set up in 1984 as an autonomous, non-profit making group to:
• promote The Grove’s unique character and wildlife
• encourage the local community to take an interest in the conservation, enhancement and protection of The Grove
• undertake fund raising as necessary to improve the park, its facilities and all the aspects of this wonderful open space

In order to maintain these objectives, we are asking local residents to consider a suggested donation of £5 to £10 per annum per household. If you wish to donate, FOG’s bank details are as follows:
Account name: The Friends of the Grove
Sort code: 30-98-77
Account number: 47330368
(Please use your name as the reference for administration purposes)

Alternatively, you may send cash or cheques to:
FOG Membership Secretary
Charles Gunning
Belgrove House
No.2 Belgrove
TN1 1YW