Past Events
Saturday 10th October 2026
10am to 12pm
Autumn Working Party
Typical tasks will include tree/hedge planting and pruning, mulching, maintaining the woodland walk and litter picking.
Meet outside the toilet block by Danson House followed with tea/coffee kindly provided by The Stables
All welcome - tools provided
Sunday 27th September 2026
10am to 2pm
FODP Shop Sale!
Our final shop day for 2026
Loads of children's books and toys
plus adult fiction and non-fiction
available at knock down prices.
Come along, grab a deal and support a great cause.
12th September 2026
10am to midday
Working Party Volunteers
Help manage our community orchard,
litter picking also very appreciated!
Following by refreshments kindly provided by Danson Stables (tea and coffee)
Meet outside the toilet block by Danson House
No experience required - tools provided!
Tuesday 25th August 2026
7.30pm to 9pm (doors open 7pm)
We are delighted to welcome the Safer Neighbourhood Team to our meeting who will cover topics relevant to the park, such as catapult crime and e-scooters.
FODP members free / Visitors £3
(tea and coffee provided)
All welcome
23rd August 2026
10am to 2pm
Fundraising sale of books, games and toys.
Bargains galore - something for everyone!
Come along, grab a deal and support a great cause.
Find us by the children's playground
(payments by cash or bank transfer)
16th August 2026
10am to 2pm
Fundraising sale of books, games and toys.
Bargains galore - something for everyone!
Come along, grab a deal and support a great cause.
Find us by the children's playground
(payments by cash or bank transfer)
26th July 2026
10am to 2pm
Fundraising sale of books, games and toys.
Bargains galore - something for everyone!
Come along, grab a deal and support a great cause.
Find us by the children's playground
(payments by cash or bank transfer)
19th July 2026
9.30am to 11.30am
Nature Walk led by Nicky Wilson from RSPB
Adults £5 / Children £1
(booking required via email friendsofdansonpark@gmail.com)
11th July 2026
10am to midday
Working Party Volunteers
Help manage the Woodland Walk area
(clearing scrub and brambles, edging the path and laying wood chip)
Litter picking also very appreciated!
Following by refreshments kindly provided by Danson Stables (tea and coffee)
Meet outside the toilet block by Danson House
No experience required - tools provided!
14th June 2026
10am to 2pm
Fundraising sale of books, games and toys.
Bargains galore - something for everyone!
Come along, grab a deal and support a great cause.
Find us by the children's playground
(payments by cash or bank transfer)
26th May 2026
7.30pm - 9pm (doors open 7pm)
FODP Quarterly Meeting at the Boat House
All welcome!
Free for FODP members / Visitors £3
(tea and coffee provided)
24th May 2026
12pm - 3pm
Free family event
Teddy Bear's Picnic with the Rock Choir!
Bring a picnic (food and drink)
plus a teddy bear if you wish,
and spend an afternoon enjoying wonderful music.
Find us in the field opposite Danson Stables car park
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8th May 2026
8.30pm - 10pm
Guided bat walk