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Yahoo
20 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
25-years of looking after one of Bolton's most popular green spaces
A special anniversary is set to be celebrated at a popular park this year as the group behind the upkeep of the beautiful green space marks their 25th anniversary. Friends of Moss Bank Park, established in June 2001, is marking a quarter-of-a- century of service. The group of volunteers meet every Tuesday morning between 10am and 12pm at the park's walled garden, dedicating their time to the upkeep of the cherished green space. Their tasks include caring for flowerbeds, pruning, weeding, and planting. In addition to their regular volunteer work, the group has also made significant improvements to the park. They revitalised the rock garden, creating a 'haven for wildlife' and a pleasant space for visitors. Friends of Moss Bank Park rely on grants and lottery funding to carry out their work, and were delighted to receive a donation from local Labour Party members. The funds, raised at a special fundraising event, will go towards replacing edging plants and buying new equipment. READ MORE: Preparations underway to get Bolton moving this winter including working with Bury Praise after reopening of Rock Garden at Moss Bank Park Car park plans for Moss Bank Park given green light Liam O'Callaghan, from Smithills Labour Party, said: "Rain or shine, for nearly 25 years, the Friends of Moss Bank Park volunteers have done an incredible job. "They have taken really good care of the park's walled garden, they have also revitalised the rock garden as an amazing oasis for visitors and real haven for wildlife. "I was delighted to meet with some of the volunteers after local Labour party members held a fundraising event to raised £228 to help Friends of Moss Bank Park'. Paul Thompson, a Friends of Moss Bank Park volunteer, said: "We have relied on grants and lottery funding so any extra support like this, really is appreciated."
CBS News
18-07-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Kissena Park users say many of the drinking fountains, restrooms and more are out of service
For the bocce enthusiasts who gather daily at Kissena Park, surface conditions have long been an obstacle. "The court is very bad," Rafael Shalom said. Players say court maintenance depends on running water, but for years, the spigots have run dry. "This is a regional park in downtown Flushing, the park is filled on weekends, and there's no water," arborist and park steward Carsten Glaeser said. He estimates one-third of the park is without functioning drinking fountains, sprinklers, or restrooms, causing concern as temperatures climb. "I get aggravated, and so does everyone else that comes here," park regular Julio Mora said. The Department of Parks and Recreation told CBS News New York the outage can be traced to two broken water service lines. The agency says it is seeking $25 million in capital funding for repairs. Advocates say New York City parks are chronically underfunded, receiving about half a percent of the city's overall budget. But some residents worry other parks are getting priority. "There's always some parks capital going on somewhere," Glaeser said. "But we don't see anything here." In a statement, Councilmember Sandra Ung told CBS News New York that her office has allocated $12 million for Kissena Park improvements, writing in part: "I remain committed to working with my colleagues in government to secure the necessary funding and push this project forward so that families in my district can once again enjoy all that Kissena Park has to offer." New legislation passed by the City Council requires city parks to install at least 50 new outdoor drinking fountains by 2035. Kissena Park regulars hope their park will be first in line. You can email Elle with Queens story ideas by CLICKING HERE.
