CELEBRATING PARKS: In conversation with Chris Worman MBE
As part of our Summer of Parks week celebrating parks, we chat with green space professional Chris Worman MBE.
CELEBRATING PARKS: Spotlight on Starbank Park
As we celebrate parks and green spaces this week we turn the spotlight on Starbank Park in Edinburgh and the work of their active Friends of group.
CELEBRATING PARKS: Parks in your pocket
This week as we celebrate parks and green spaces we take a look at some app options to download to enhance your park experience.
FUNDING OF PARKS: Discussing guidance and support on obtaining funding
In the third staff blog of our 'Summer of Parks' our Events & Membership Officer, Shannon Newton, discusses how Fields in Trust can offer guidance and support on obtaining funding for your local park or green space.
FUNDING OF PARKS: Six places to start your search for grant funding
An area which is often very beneficial to parks and green spaces is grant funding. Here we outline six places to start your search.
FUNDING OF PARKS: Spotlight on Stradishall Parish Council
As we discuss the funding of parks and green spaces this week we shine the spotlight on Stradishall Parish Council and their community fundraising efforts which led to their purchase of the local playing field.
FUNDING OF PARKS: Five Top Tips For Crowdfunding
Ian Goodman from MyParkScotland shares his five top tips for crowdfunding for your park or green space.
FUNDING OF PARKS: A Royal Legacy
As we start our 'Summer of Parks' week discussing funding of parks and green spaces, a look back on the contribution of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh to the 'Playing Fields Movement'.
INFORMAL COMMUNITIES: Parks bringing people together
In the second on this summer's staff blogs, Angela Lewis discusses how parks bring people together and create informal communities.
INFORMAL COMMUNITIES: Eight ideas for your Have a Field Day
Have a Field Day is about getting out and enjoying our local parks and green spaces. Here's eight ideas for your Have a Field Day that you can also get others involved with!