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Colin Robbins
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Retired. Volunteer Park Ranger. Masters Swimmer. FoWP Vice-Chair

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Harebells in the #Splendour main field, #wollatonpark.
July 12, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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Half-alive or half-dead?

#treetuesday #wollatonpark
July 15, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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The #WollatonPark Formal Gardens are are glowing after the rain ✨, every flower and leaf has perked up. The gardens serve as a testament to a collaboration between park staff and volunteers (1250 volunteer hours in last 12 months). Their combined hard w…
July 9, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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If you want to help Wollaton Park maintain & improve its status as an oasis in the city & have time to volunteer, then have a read of this below. Lots of opportunities to make a difference.
fowp.bsky.social Friends of Wollaton Park @fowp.bsky.social · May 31
Calling all volunteers! Our updated volunteer page now clearly outlines all our opportunities in #wollatonpark and how you can get involved. We can't wait to hear from you!

friendsofwollatonpark.org.uk/volunteering/
Volunteering in Wollaton Park
Volunteering opportunities in Wollaton Park with Friends of Wollaton Park
friendsofwollatonpark.org.uk
May 31, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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friendsofwollatonpark.org.uk
A shout out for the brilliant @fowp.bsky.social - they have created an amazing website showcasing Wollaton Hall & Park. If you are planning a visit over Easter then check out the website first for lots of information. You can also join the Friends group for £5.
Friends of Wollaton Park
Informative content about Wollaton Park and the activities of the Friends of Wollaton Park
friendsofwollatonpark.org.uk
April 16, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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Today, our amazing volunteers continued to prepare the ground for a tree nursery at #wollatonpark and also found time to plant fifty donated saplings.

friendsofwollatonpark.org.uk/2024/fifty-t...

A massive thank you to all who participated.
Volunteers planting first tree
December 14, 2024 at 4:46 PM
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Nottingham City Council have published its proposed budget savings for 2025 to 2029, which includes the following update on the future of #WollatonHall and #WollatonPark

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Future of Wollaton Hall and Park – Friends of Wollaton Park
Nottingham City Council have published its proposed budget savings for 2025 to 2029, which includes the following update on Wollaton Hall and Park.
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December 11, 2024 at 3:11 PM
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Two 240+ relays at the #SwimEngland masters championship and two bronze medals with the help of Mick, Mike, Mark and Pete. #NottinghamLeander
October 26, 2024 at 8:30 PM
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A proud day for Friends of Wollaton Park.

Winners of a Nottingham Award in recognition of our contributions to Wollaton Hall & Park.

A massive thank you to everyone that has contributed to our activities.

#wollatonhall #wollatonpark #wollaton #nottingham
September 27, 2024 at 10:32 AM
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Only 10 days to go. Do you have your ticket? Funds for #wollatonpark fountain restoration.
September 20, 2024 at 8:09 PM
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FoWP tree walk #wollatonpark, looking at 10 species of Oak tree.
Tree walk
September 14, 2024 at 3:29 PM
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Fundraising for #WollatonPark pond restoration.
August 30, 2024 at 6:41 PM
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Are you ready for September, a busy FoWP month!

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August 31, 2024 at 4:14 PM
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The Friends of Wollaton Park Fashion Show Fundraiser for the Pond Restoration.

Tickets: Https://fowp-fashion-show.eventbrite.co.uk

#Fashion #Wollaton #PondRestoration
August 29, 2024 at 12:18 PM
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Were the Brentford ‘white’ shirts accidentally washed with the Liverpool red ones? #LIVBRE
August 25, 2024 at 3:37 PM
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Fashion Show to raise funded for the Wollaton Park pond restoration.

#pond #restoration #fashion #wollaton

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Fashion Show – Friends of Wollaton Park
Blog post covering news, events, activities or volunteering in Wollaton Park.
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August 24, 2024 at 6:55 PM
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Updated map of the trees in Wollaton Park.

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Wollaton Park Tree Map – Friends of Wollaton Park
Tree Maps showing the locations of over 2250 trees in Wollaton Park, with each tree identified by specifes and What3Words Location.
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August 16, 2024 at 12:30 PM
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Walking home from the FOWP litter pick @WollatonHall when these deer appeared in the picture perfect place.

#deer #wollatonpark
February 24, 2024 at 2:18 PM
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Who knew Lava Lamps play a key role in Internet Security?

#LavaLamp #PKI #ZeroTrust

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November 15, 2023 at 3:23 PM
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I've pieced together a history of the lake for the Friends of Wollaton Park website.
- When it was built
- The restoration of the dam
- Where the water comes from
- The ecology of the reed bed
- The boat house - or is it?

friendsofwollatonpark.org.uk/wollaton-par...

#WollatonHall #Wollatonpark
November 4, 2023 at 4:35 PM
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@bsky.app your app is unusable on iPad.
October 28, 2023 at 6:21 PM
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From WollatonHall on Facebook…

“Due to an increase in excessive foraging within the park, foraging is no longer allowed.”

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October 15, 2023 at 7:16 PM
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Hello World
September 9, 2023 at 4:10 PM