Issue 16 Spring 2015

NEWS
BOULTHAM
PARK
Pupils from St Peter and Paul’s School
with boxes for the park
WELCOME TO A BUSY 2015 AT BOULTHAM PARK
Special events are
being planned for
2015 for Boultham
Park and your support
is needed to help
make them a success.
BELOW: Mini explorers – One
of the groups using the park
This year sees the launch of “Our
Park” Day on Friday 15th May. On
this date in 1929, Boultham Park
began its journey to the well-loved
public space it is today, when the
City of Lincoln Council purchased
the land and opened it to the
community.
“Our Park” Day is one of a series
of events which are a key part
of the £3.7 million Boultham
Park Restoration Project, which is
supported by the Heritage Lottery
Fund and Big Lottery Fund Parks
for People initiative.
The day aims to celebrate the
unique nature of the park,
its history and value to the
community. You can get involved
at home, work or school. Why not
hold a dress-down/non-uniform
day and wear something green,
host a bake sale or help show
your support by displaying the
Boultham Park bunting?
Even more exciting is the return
of the Boultham Park Music and
Arts Festival this summer, after
a gap of 10 years. Musicians,
schools and other performers are
invited to the stage on Saturday
13th June from 1-8pm. This year,
there will be a Victorian twist, to
fit in with the park’s fascinating
history.
One of the organisers is volunteer
John Pye, who says: “From 2001-
2005, I hosted a weekend festival
in Boultham Park, and it’s great
to now be working with the
Restoration Project team. We
want everyone to get involved,
and whether as a stallholder,
performer or leading an activity,
it really is your event.”
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Spring 2015