Truro Parks & Gardens 2015

Truro Parks & Gardens Uncovering the beauty 2015 www.truro.gov.uk

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Welcome to the Truro Parks and Gardens Guide for 2015.

Contents Boscawen Park

page 5

Truro in Bloom

Victoria Gardens

page 6

PARK EVENTS

page 10

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Victoria Gardens events

page 7

10 YEAR PLAN UPDATE

page 12

Daubuz Moor

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Friends Groups

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Discover the best of the Cornish capital’s green spaces with our guide to the various parks and gardens scattered throughout Truro.

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ou’ll also find information regarding the various exciting events taking place throughout the year. Truro is a beautiful city and it deserves the very finest which is why we have a squad of 18 horticultural experts working all year round, we promise to try to ensure the city is clean and blossoming. Truro City Council Parks Department have also decided to revise our ten-year plan.

We have exciting plans that will significantly improve the open spaces and public facilities, benefiting residents, commuters and visitors to the city. From new toilets and education centre at Victoria Gardens to an ambitious multi-sports hub and athletics track at Boscawen Park.

We aim to make Truro’s leisure spaces the best in the South West. After an incredibly successful year at the RHS Britain in Bloom we want to put our finest foot forward to compete at the National Champion of Champions to become the best entrant in the UK. Truro’s parks and gardens are there for everyone, so take advantages of these beautiful spaces and don’t forget to pay a visit this year.

Richard Budge Parks Manager

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Boscawen Park — Nestled on the banks of the Truro River, Boscawen is a must-visit for any sport enthusiasts.

Just a short wander into the outskirts of the city centre you’ll find cricket field, tennis courts and football pitches ready to be enjoyed and explored. Boscawen Park is also home to a large play area full of climbing frames, swings and slides, and thanks to the wonderful work of Friends of Boscawen Park these are all to be enhanced with new apparatus.

A beautiful river walk running the outer periphery edges of the park tracing the conduit of the Truro River makes this

the perfect destination for lazy walks outside. Here you will also find a dedicated training area, complete with a wide variety of workout equipment. A dedicated dog exercise area and colourful landscape garden make this a popular recreational area for dog walkers and flower fiends alike.

If wildlife is what you’re after however, head to Trennick Mill which offers a duck pond framed with herbaceous borders and shrubs.

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Victoria Gardens

Central to Victoria Gardens is our bandstand, gifted by a former Truro City Councilor. In the summer you’ll find this peaceful plot transformed into a hub of live musical activity.

Amongst — Only a stone’s throw away from the city centre, the gardens span a steep south-facing slope and in typical late 19th century style feature a pattern of trees and exotic shrubs interlaced with paths and flowerbeds. A beautiful ornate fountain can be found nearby, which originally stood in Boscawen Street but was relocated shortly after the gardens opened.

the picnic ar eas and playgrounds you’ll find a magnificent view of Trur o’s viaduct.

Built by Isambard ki ngdom Brun el in 1859, this majestic structure was replaced in 1904 but st ill features fiv e piers from its orig inal construc tion.

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Victoria Gardens events 2015

July 5 | Gweek Silver Band 12| West Cornwall Concert Bans 19| City of Truro Band

Sundays 2.30pm – 4.00pm (except*)

*Saturday 25th July Hamble Area Youth Band 1.00pm-2.30pm

26| City Of Truro Male Voice Choir

May

August

24| Porthleven Town Band

2 | Jumping out Duo

31| Camborne Youth Band

9 | Stithians Band

June

16| Redruth Town Band

7 | St Day & Carharrack Silver Band 14| City of Truro Wind Orchestra

23| City of Truro Band 30| Lostwithiel Town Band

21| Pendeen

September

28| Camborne Town Band

6 | Four Tunes Saxophone

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Daubuz Moor Daubuz Moor is Truro’s very own nature haven, a beautiful expanse of parkland, gardens home to a marvelous mixture of wildlife.

We offer guided tours and walks in the summer – go to www. truro.gov.uk/Parks-and-Gardens/ Daubuz-Moors.aspx for more information.

Daubuz Moor is a unique green space nestled just to the north of Truro. Gifted to the City by Reverend Ennis in 1977, this large 18-acre site offers a distinct insight into the city’s colourful heritage and for any horticultural enthusiasts it’s a must-see. It now acts as a nature reserve to improve habitats for all kinds of wildlife. Funds from the Green link Corridor Project in the early 2000s provided money to invest in bat boxes, bird boxes, log piles and brush piles to bolster the wide array of plants and animals that dwell here.

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Don’t miss Garden Truro Event 5th – 8th August Lemon Quay in the heart of Truro

Truro in Bloom Last year saw a number of accolades cast Truro’s way with The Royal Horticultural Society’s national Britain in Bloom awards.

First held in 1964, the annual campaign aims to find the best achievements in gardening, care for the environment and community participation.

Truro received Gold, winning Overall in the national category of Large Town, making Truro the Best Large Town in the whole of Great Britain, which is no small feat, considering over 1,000 communities enter each year. 2014 was the year Truro also procured Best Community Award.

The Parks Manager Richard Budge also won the individual award of Community Champion.

With bright show gardens, colourful stalls, exhibitors and experts on hand. Truro’s annual gardening festival is definitely not to be missed.

This year will see Truro compete in the Champions of Champions category in the 2015 National Britain in Bloom Competition 2015 against five others to become UK champion.

We were shown beautiful vibrant floral features, well-maintained parks and a community spirit that was infectious.

Truro should be proud of their entry that is clearly benefiting all those who live, work and visit this Cornish town.’ Jon Wheatley and Darren Share, National Britain in Bloom Judges.

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Children’s Entertainment in August

Summer Events 2015 at Hendra Play Area

National Play Day at Boscawen Park

Tue 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th Mr Wacky (clown and magic)

Wednesday 5th August 2015 11am | Mr Wacky 12am | Richard Ready (magic show) 1pm | Coz the Clown (magic and fun) 2pm | Professor Kevin Hargrave (Punch and Judy) All day | CAW Bouncy Castles

August: 2pm - 4.30pm Daily Mon 3rd, 1oth, 17th, 24th Richard Ready

Wed 12th, 19th, 26th Coz the Clown Thu 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th Professor Kevin Hargrave (Punch and Judy) Fri 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th The Party People Sat 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th CAW Bouncy Castle

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Parks Development

Ten Year Plan Update

Victoria Gardens Project Truro City Council are currently in the position where we have planning permission to build the new toilet block, education room and improved staff accommodation in the current location of the workshop area. We are now compiling the application for round one of National Heritage Lottery funding to carry out restoration to the bandstand, top shelter, railings and gates, pathways, plantings and the ram system that provides water to the water features throughout the gardens.

Friends of Boscawen Park The Parks Department is now at the stage that ÂŁ200k has been secured and extensive public consultation has been carried out to come up with designs to replace all the equipment in the upper level of the play park at Boscawen Park. Work commenced on 13 April 2015 and the project is expected to last for approximately 7 weeks. Our thanks must be expressed to Friends of Boscawen Park volunteers for all their hard work assisting Truro City Council in this wonderful facility for the future.

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Nursery Location Truro City Council is in a position to submit a full planning application following a pre-planning application for the relocation of the nursery to an out-oftown site. This will free up the existing site creating an opportunity to turn the area into a multi-sports hub with fitness suite, sports hall, improved changing facilities and cafĂŠ etc.

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Glasteinan Woods Truro City Council is now at the stage whereby a land transfer and financial agreement have been made and it is hoped that this process will happen in the very near future. Funds received from this agreement will be invested in a long term investment and the interest will pay for future maintenance and ongoing costs. There is also a further sum of money which is planned to be used for improvement works on Tinney Green and tarmacking of paths throughout the wooded areas, working with a Friends Group to improve the area for wildlife and users.

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Furniss Island Described as the hidden gem that once housed a Furniss biscuit Factory, this blossoming garden is Truro’s ultimate community green space.

Wander into the centre of Truro to take a gander at Truro’s own green space Furniss Island.

Local Friends Group, Truro City Council, Truro School and Green Walks Truro have helped transform the patch of previously unloved land into a handsome garden.

The project aims to empower local residents by giving them space to evolve ideas that will sustain the garden.

If you haven’t taken the time out to discover the delights of Furniss Island, make sure you add it to your summer to-do list. Not only are there lots of community events held here throughout the year to keep you busy but it’s also perfect for a quiet picnic lunch or an afternoon read.

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Boscawen Park Set up only two years ago, the Friends of Boscawen Park community group has raised over £200,000 to help improve play and recreational facilities at the park.

Work is now well underway to transform the play area with brand new fixed equipment and areas of natural play.

Through a series of public consultations, the group settled on a shipwreck theme for the park, complete with a mast and crow’s nest.

The new facilities are designed to cater for children of all ages.

This includes a toddler area with a little house, tunnel and a sand table. There will also be

a separate sensory zone featuring musical instruments and older children will enjoy the challenge of high nets, climbing frames and a zip wire. New footpaths, landscaping and seating areas have also been planned.

Above is an artist’s impression of the new recreational facilities at Bocawen Park, Truro.

The new look park is due to reopen early Summer.

Keep up-to-date on their Facebook page www.facebook.com/boscawenpark

Keep up-to-date on their Facebook page www.facebook.com/ boscawenpark

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Lemon Quay Events Every Wed & Sat | Truro Farmers Market 16th May | City of Truro Wind Orchestra 19th – 23rd May | Truro College Student Exhibition 27th – 28th May| Be Active 29th – 30th May | Food, Arts & Craft Market 11th June | ROC 5k run 13th June | Morris Dancing Display & Restormel Concert Band 17th - 20th June | Solstice Well Being Festival 22nd June – 12th July | iOrchestra – Giant Digital Orchestra (concert 12th July) 17th – 18th July | Food, Arts & Craft Market 19th July | Swamp Dogs Charity Day 24th – 25th July | The Farm Comes to Town 5th – 8th Aug | Britain in Bloom 10th – 15th Aug | iOrchestra RE-RITE – Giant Digital Orchestra 29th Aug | Cornwall Pride 4th – 5th Sep | Big Market 11th – 12th Sep | Food, Arts & Craft Market 18th – 19th Sep | Live Events South West 20th Sep | Truro Half Marathon 25th – 27th Sep | Food & Drink Festival 9th Oct – 10th Oct | Food, Arts & Craft Market 25th Oct – 1st Nov | Five Week Fair 25th Nov – 29th Nov | Made in Cornwall 2nd Dec | Prime Stock Show 4th – 5th Dec | Prime Stock Show Market 5th Dec | Mayor’s Charity Day 8th – 13th Dec | Victorian Market 18th – 20th Dec | Last Chance Show

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The Deputy Mayor

RICH L |CC T. 01872 276630 / 07967 433047 9 Devington Hall, Agar Road, TR1 1GP

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Come and visit the Tourist Information Centre, situated in Boscawen Street (under the Town Clock), where our staff can offer friendly and helpful advice for: - local and national accommodation booking - advice on planning excursions and activities - advance purchase Eden tickets - wide selection of gift ideas, cds, maps, guides, books, stamps, walking & cycling touring guides and souvenirs

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