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Friends of the Narrows Community Park

Since 2019, a group of volunteers have been working in the Narrows Community Park in Hoole to develop a number of meadows and planted areas with the support of the Council - this has been much appreciated by local residents and the park has won several awards (King and Queen Consort Coronation Biodiversity Competition - CWAC - 1st Prize (2023), RHS Its your Neighbourhood Outstanding - Level 5 Award (2023) and Cheshire West Design Awards, Commended - Public Realm (2025)).
The local community have really responded positively to the changes in the park over the past 6 years; people now stop and spend time looking at the various meadows on the park, rather than simply walking through.

Aug 23, 2024 | Community, Donations, Rotary Club of Chester

Chester Rotary Club Community Parklet Project, Chester Town Hall Square 2024

Chester Rotary Club have worked in partnership with Cheshire West and Chester Council and the Earl of Chester’s Charity, to fully refurbish the tables, benches and planters now planted with shrubs, herbaceous plants, grasses and herbs.

The Parklet is now positioned in front of Chester Town Hall following on from the great success of Summer 2023. Now everyone can enjoy the Parklet again during the Summer. It will remain in place until September 2024.

The Parklet brings biodiversity to a City Centre area, it is free for everyone to use and enjoy and is an ideal place to catch up with friends, family, eat a picnic, break for lunch from work, rest from sightseeing, grab a takeout coffee, sit somewhere nice, sit and do nothing or just enjoy the insects enjoying the plants.

The City of Chester Rotary Club sincerely thank Acres Farm Nurseries, Alltami for supplying the majority of the lovely plants, grasses and herbs.

Our grateful thanks also to Potash Garden Centre for their contribution and to Tesco, Broughton for their kind donation.

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