by Richard Gawith | May 5, 2026 | Park news
This year’s fair took place on bank holiday Monday 4 May (Star Wars day “may the fourth be with you.”) The weather was not sweltering like last year but bright and dry and drew the crowd. We had the usual funfair, donkeys, food vans, craft stalls,...
by Richard Gawith | Jan 19, 2026 | Park news
Barry died after a short illness just after Christmas. His funeral was held last week in Chester. He was a long-standing supporter and committee member of the FoAP – you will have seen him at the band concerts and May Fairs. Always smiling and willing to help...
by Richard Gawith | Nov 12, 2025 | Park news
Wendy Wade died, peacefully, at the beginning of November. Wendy was a long-standing member of the FoAP, becoming involved when her husband Dave joined the Committee in the late 1990’s. While not on the Committee, Wendy supported Dave, as Chairman, at all the...
by Richard Gawith | Sep 10, 2025 | Park news
You will have noticed the fallen leaves everywhere for a couple of weeks now; autumn doesn’t officially begin until September but it has come in the middle of August this year. The heat and the lack of rain have led to the plants and trees “giving...
by Richard Gawith | Jul 23, 2025 | Park news
Jane, Arthur, and Richard met with members in the pavilion to discuss the Friends and share ideas over drinks and nibbles. It has been another successful 12 months. We have money in the bank and lots of plans of how we can spend it. The tea shop has performed...
by Richard Gawith | Jun 26, 2025 | Park news
4 week tennis course in the Park on Mondays, starting 7th July! We are delighted to let you know that our partners We Do Tennis C.I.C, are putting on a new 4 week course at Ashton Park on Mondays, starting 7th July! Ace the basics course | Ashton Park –...