Friends of Westpark community meeting
Saturday 8th February 2025 10.00am - 11.30
West Park Academy Community Room
Friends of Westpark community meeting
Thursday 22nd May 2025 06.30pm - 20.00
West Park Academy School Hall
Friends of Westpark community meeting
Thursday 4th September 2025 06.30pm - 08.00pm
West Park Academy School Hall
Friends of Westpark community meeting
Saturday 22nd November 2025 10.00am - 11.30
West Park Academy Community Room
We are looking forward to inviting you to West Parks Community Christmas Carols & Christmas Tree Light switch on with music and swith Cockerton Prize Silver Band and Cockerton‘s St Mary Church Choir. Please join us opposite Aldi.
For the carol lyrics visit
https://friendsofwestpark.com/christmas-carols-tree-switch-on
All meetings at
West Park Academy
5.00pm – 6.30pm
Big Autumn Clean Up,
Join us at the West Park Play area to help keep the park and nearby green spaces clean and tidy. All equipment provided.
All meetings at
West Park Academy Main Hall
5.00pm – 6.30pm
Summer on the Hill
West Park, Darlington
Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th August
Join West Park Levy Trust for a vibrant community celebration, "Summer on the Hill," featuring music, family fun, and more. Saturday is "Music on the Hill," a day filled with live performances, and Sunday is "Picnic on the Hill," a family picnic with engaging activities and entertainment.
More information coming soon and like our Facebook event on our facebook page
Music on the Hill (Must apply for free tickets to those living in West Park Garden Village)
Tickets https://www.tickettailor.com/events/stellarcreates/1294240
Saturday 17th August
1-8pm
Join us for a day of live music at West Park's "Music on the Hill." This is a free ticketed event exclusively for residents of West Park.
Picnic on the Hill (Open to the community, no ticket required.)
Sunday 18th August
12-3pm
Join us for a family celebration and bring your own picnic with no tickets required.
All meetings at
West Park Academy
5.00pm – 6.30pm
🌱 Sowing the Seeds of Spring 🌱
🌼 West Park Darlington 🌼
Date: 13th April 2024
10am -2pm
Join us for a fun filled gathering as we welcome the season of renewal and hope.
Activities Include:
🐞 Durham Wildlife Trusts Minibeast Sessions
Discover the fascinating world of minibeasts and their importance in our ecosystem.
🌸 Potting for Pollinators
Learn how to create pollinator-friendly habitats by potting plants that attract bees, butterflies, and other vital pollinators.
🌿 Ecologico Workshop: Scavenger Stones and Seed Bombs
Get hands-on with nature-inspired crafts as you create scavenger stones and seed bombs to promote biodiversity.
🌱 Sow Northern Seed Library and Swap
Explore a variety of seeds from our seed library, participate in seed swaps, and learn how to make eco-friendly newspaper pots for planting.
🌳 Tree ID Workshops
Learn to identify trees and their significance in our environment. Plus, take home saplings to plant in your own garden and contribute to local greenery.
🦋 Children's Nature Crafts with Adele CatchPole and Adam Bligh
Let your little ones unleash their creativity with nature-related craft activities, using natural found materials to create insect sculptures or collages.
🌿 Willow Bird Feeder Workshop
Come along and enjoy making a willow bird feeder. Learn basic weaving techniques to create a wonderful addition to your garden. Getting creative with willow is fun as the possibilities are endless.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with nature and contribute to the care of our beloved park. See you there!
West Park
Friday 12th April 10-12 noon
Come along and help spring clean the park
Meet at the play area
For more information contact countryside@darlington.gov.uk
🌸🐣 Hop into Spring at West Park! 🐰🌷
Get ready to celebrate the new season with our egg-citing Easter event: "Sowing the Seeds of Spring" at West Park! 🌱🥚 Join us for an egg hunt that'll have you hopping with joy!
🎉 What's in store? 🎉
🐰 Easter Egg Hunt: Follow the clues, explore the park, and hunt for hidden treasures!
🎨 Free Face Painting: Transform into your favorite springtime creature with our fabulous face painters!
📅 Date: 30 March 2024
🕒 Time: 10am-1pm
📍 Location: West Park
This event is an egg-clusive treat for the residents of West Park. So book a ticket ( children only) and join us for an unforgettable day of springtime fun! 🌼🐇 We can't wait to see you there!
Link to book tickets
All meetings at
West Park Academy Main Hall
5.00pm – 6.30pm
WestPark – Friday 24 March, 10am-noon. Meet at play area.
Kindly organised and led by Darlington Countryside Services
They will share details of other community litter picks on Facebook and Twitter. and here
To book a litter picker please contact the Ranger Team on 01325 406719 or email countryside@darlington.gov.uk
WestPark Academy 17.30 -19.00
WestPark Academy 17.30-19.00
1) Apologies –
2) Partner Agency & Community Updates
West Park Levy Trust Update
3) 2022 Site Works– (DBC)
§ Play area improvement Update (DBC - WPLT)
§ Wild Flower / Bulb Planting (WPLT)
§ Notice / Interpretation Boards (WPLT)
4) Proposed New Projects
§ Bike Track (Community Members / DBC )
§ Fencing -Pond decking (WPLT)
§ Community Priorities (FOWP)
5) Events – Let’s Create Jubilee
6) Community feedback –
· Residents
· Businesses
7) AOB -
8) Time of next meeting : 15th August 2022
WestPark Academy 17.30-19.00
Minutes from the meeting
Please join the Friends of Westpark for their quarterly meeting. We will discuss developments that have taken place around the park, as well as discuss plans for the coming period.
The Friends of Westpark meeting provides an opportunity for residents discuss how the annual levy is spent, so please come along and have your say.
The meeting will be held at 6:30pm at Westpark Academy Primary School.
Please join the Friends of Westpark for their quarterly meeting. We will discuss developments that have taken place around the park, as well as discuss plans for the coming period.
The Friends of Westpark meeting provides an opportunity for residents discuss how the annual levy is spent, so please come along and have your say.
The meeting will be held at 6:30pm at the White Heffier.
Please join the Friends of Westpark for their quarterly meeting. We will discuss developments that have taken place around the park, as well as discuss plans for the coming period.
The Friends of Westpark meeting provides an opportunity for residents discuss how the annual levy is spent, so please come along and have your say.
Meetings are held at Westpark Academy primary school.
UPDATE 19/07/18: Unfortunately due to holiday commitments, tonight's meeting is cancelled. Our next one on Thursday 18th October is expected to go ahead as normal. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
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Please join the Friends of Westpark for their quarterly meeting. We will discuss developments that have taken place around the park, as well as discuss plans for the coming period.
The Friends of Westpark meeting provides an opportunity for residents discuss how the annual levy is spent, so please come along and have your say.
Meetings are held at Westpark Academy primary school.
Please join the Friends of Westpark for their quarterly meeting. We will discuss developments that have taken place around the park, as well as discuss plans for the coming period.
The Friends of Westpark meeting provides an opportunity for residents discuss how the annual levy is spent, so please come along and have your say.
Meetings are held at Westpark Academy primary school.
Please join the Friends of Westpark for their quarterly meeting. We will discuss developments that have taken place around the park, as well as discuss plans for the coming period.
The Friends of Westpark meeting provides an opportunity for residents discuss how the annual levy is spent, so please come along and have your say.
Meetings are held at Westpark Academy primary school.
Please join the Friends of Westpark for their quarterly meeting. We will discuss developments that have taken place around the park, as well as discuss plans for the coming period.
The Friends of Westpark meeting provides an opportunity for residents discuss how the annual levy is spent, so please come along and have your say.
Meetings are held at Westpark Academy primary school.
