Friends of Victoria Park
Victoria Park is one of the finest parks in the city. Friends of Victoria Park (FoVP) want to make sure it’s well cared for and improved at a time when the budget for parks is under severe pressure.
The Park dates back to 1887 and more information on the Park's history can be found here.
The aim of FoVP is to advance the education and promote the welfare of the public by supporting, and assisting, in furthering the charitable activities of Victoria Park, by seeking:
Friends of Victoria Park works closely with Glasgow City Council to maintain and improve the natural environment of the park. In particular we consult with the council on grass and vegetation cutting, tree maintenance, pesticide application, litter bin provision, wildlife conservation and infrastructure maintenance.
We help apply for funding for improvements (such as play equipment) in conjunction with local organisations such as Whiteinch Community Council. We are determined to make sure that the former blaes pitches area is fully integrated with the park as beautiful green space.
We organise volunteers for a variety of purposes eg tree/wildflower planting, creating a fernery at the Fossil Grove, carrying-out litter picks and improving wildlife habitats. We also arrange a programme of events throughout the year e.g. bird walks, Christmas tree decorating and a Remembrance event in November.
A link to a park map (from Opensteetmap) can be found here
A short film about the park can be found here.
We are a founder member of the Victoria Park Community Trust (VPCT) which was formed in 2020. This is formed of a number of groups with an interest in the park eg neighbouring community councils, the Fossil Grove Trust and others. The VPCT aims to provide a strategic framework for maintaining and improving the park and has developed a plan for the future of the park.
If you would like to volunteer, please contact us. You can also join our Facebook group. You can also join as a member for £5 per year which helps us fund improvements to the park.
Governance
Committee
We have a committee which meets approximately monthly:
Convenor: Robert McKay
Vice Convenor: Elizabeth Brown
Secretary: Michael Herrigan
Treasurer: Gail Herrigan
Other committee members: David Webster, Joyce Craig, Linda Whiteside and Ben Shepherd.
Advisors: Richard East (Horticulture), Robert Mellish (Social Media)
We are always seeking new blood on the Committee so please contact us if you think you can help.
New members
We would love you to join Friends of Victoria Park. Annual Membership is £5. It's easy for you (and us) to use our membership mojo link: membermojo.co.uk/fovp
You can also join FoVP at the AGM or by printing and sending us a completed form. If you don't have a printer just email us at fovpglasgow@gmail.com with your address and we can send the form to you which you can return with your payment to: Friends of Victoria Park, 43 Lennox Avenue, Glasgow,G14 9HH. Cheques should be made payable to Friends of Victoria Park.
Alternatively, payment can be made by BACS direct to Bank of Scotland, Sort Code 80-07-65, Account No. 06002674.
If paying by BACS can you please use a payment reference; e.g. your surname.
Current Members
You can renew you membership in the same way as above; ie online, at the AGM, posting a cheque to the above address or paying by BACS.
Constitution
You can download our Constitution here.
AGM Minutes
Our last AGM was held on 21 May 2022.
Previous AGM on 19 May 2021 - Minutes here
Recent Committee Minutes
7 September 2022
27 July 2022
29 June 2022
25 May 2022
The Park dates back to 1887 and more information on the Park's history can be found here.
The aim of FoVP is to advance the education and promote the welfare of the public by supporting, and assisting, in furthering the charitable activities of Victoria Park, by seeking:
- to stimulate public interest in and care for the beauty, history, wildlife, character and environment of Victoria Park and its surroundings;
- to protect the green space and biodiversity of the Park, for its environmental, social, educational and health benefits;
- to encourage the preservation of features of general public amenity or historic interest,
- to promote high standards of planning, design, maintenance and management affecting Victoria Park,
- to preserve and protect public access to all areas of Victoria Park.
Friends of Victoria Park works closely with Glasgow City Council to maintain and improve the natural environment of the park. In particular we consult with the council on grass and vegetation cutting, tree maintenance, pesticide application, litter bin provision, wildlife conservation and infrastructure maintenance.
We help apply for funding for improvements (such as play equipment) in conjunction with local organisations such as Whiteinch Community Council. We are determined to make sure that the former blaes pitches area is fully integrated with the park as beautiful green space.
We organise volunteers for a variety of purposes eg tree/wildflower planting, creating a fernery at the Fossil Grove, carrying-out litter picks and improving wildlife habitats. We also arrange a programme of events throughout the year e.g. bird walks, Christmas tree decorating and a Remembrance event in November.
A link to a park map (from Opensteetmap) can be found here
A short film about the park can be found here.
We are a founder member of the Victoria Park Community Trust (VPCT) which was formed in 2020. This is formed of a number of groups with an interest in the park eg neighbouring community councils, the Fossil Grove Trust and others. The VPCT aims to provide a strategic framework for maintaining and improving the park and has developed a plan for the future of the park.
If you would like to volunteer, please contact us. You can also join our Facebook group. You can also join as a member for £5 per year which helps us fund improvements to the park.
Governance
Committee
We have a committee which meets approximately monthly:
Convenor: Robert McKay
Vice Convenor: Elizabeth Brown
Secretary: Michael Herrigan
Treasurer: Gail Herrigan
Other committee members: David Webster, Joyce Craig, Linda Whiteside and Ben Shepherd.
Advisors: Richard East (Horticulture), Robert Mellish (Social Media)
We are always seeking new blood on the Committee so please contact us if you think you can help.
New members
We would love you to join Friends of Victoria Park. Annual Membership is £5. It's easy for you (and us) to use our membership mojo link: membermojo.co.uk/fovp
You can also join FoVP at the AGM or by printing and sending us a completed form. If you don't have a printer just email us at fovpglasgow@gmail.com with your address and we can send the form to you which you can return with your payment to: Friends of Victoria Park, 43 Lennox Avenue, Glasgow,G14 9HH. Cheques should be made payable to Friends of Victoria Park.
Alternatively, payment can be made by BACS direct to Bank of Scotland, Sort Code 80-07-65, Account No. 06002674.
If paying by BACS can you please use a payment reference; e.g. your surname.
Current Members
You can renew you membership in the same way as above; ie online, at the AGM, posting a cheque to the above address or paying by BACS.
Constitution
You can download our Constitution here.
AGM Minutes
Our last AGM was held on 21 May 2022.
Previous AGM on 19 May 2021 - Minutes here
Recent Committee Minutes
7 September 2022
27 July 2022
29 June 2022
25 May 2022
