Important news – Deadline 18th Feb 2026: Our project to resurface the greenspace has been shortlisted for funding from Gedling Borough Council (GBC) from the pot of money created by new building projects in the area. This is called the…
Maria, Sophie, Alison, Bal and Steve assessed the green space and measured the deepest holes. Date: 20/06/25 The green space was surveyed to find the worst holes. The holes are only visible once you get to within a couple of…
Mission statement: The Friends of Onchan Park aim to work with the local council to transform the park into a well- equipped, modern, sustainable and accessible area for the benefit of the whole community over many future generations. Background: The Friends…
Schools Engagement: Parkdale Primary School – 337 children Valeria liaised with Parkdale school staff to set up the class surveys and Alison collated the data. Notable comments Reception: We like the tennis court. We like the basketball hoops. The park…
Alison analysed survey responses from the local Beavers group The Beavers group were asked to draw designs for what they would like on the park. Below lists the items they mentioned and drew. Climbing frame received lots of votes for…
Survey Responses – Charts and tables Maria summarised the answers to the survey, which was conducted on Google Forms
Survey Responses – Charts and tables Maria summarised the answers to the survey, which was conducted on Google Forms We asked respondents to provide a postcode if they wanted to. Postcode Number of respondents % NG4 203 69.0 NG3 46…
At the AGM in October 2025, Alison presented her annual report showing the successes and activities of the Friends of Group in the last year. The group has continued to liaise with Gedling Borough Council to promote completion of funding…
Update from the 2024 AGM: In her Chair’s report, Alison noted the great perseverance of the group and the continued desire to work together with the local councillors to fight for improvements to the park. This year we have had…
Please sign our petition to show Gedling Borough Council and our funding bodies that Onchan Park deserves to be redeveloped! Help Us Restore Onchan Park! Eight years ago, we came together to save Onchan Park from being sold. Thanks to…