Friends of Morriston Park / Ffrindiau Parc Treforys

Friends of Morriston Park / Ffrindiau Parc Treforys We are a voluntary group set up to support Morriston park. We raise awareness of the park and raise funds to improve the park.

Friends of Morriston Park is a voluntary group set up to support, maintain and develop this historically significant garden. Sir John Morris, 1st Baronet of Clasemont, built, a mansion in 1775 called Clasemont at Pengwern on the western slopes of the lower Swansea valley. The mansion had a garden of extensive open grassland giving way to a wooded wilderness and panoramic vista. In 1911 Swansea Cor

poration purchased 47 acres of Clasemont which became Morriston Park in 1912. For several years the park received investment and new facilities, hosting many popular activities, carnivals and musical performances. It once incorporated a large ornate bandstand, swimming baths, lido, aviary, cricket pitch, changing rooms, shop and even a 9-hole golf course. But in recent years all of these assets, and more, have disappeared. Over the years the significance of Morriston Park has slipped from the collective consciousness. It has suffered from severe drainage problems with many paths and borders becoming overgrown and in poor condition. Despite this neglect, the park is still a lovely example of a late Victorian/early Edwardian urban park, with extant 18th century picturesque, landscape garden features and magnificent views over the lower Swansea valley. Our goal is to rejuvenate this tarnished jewel in the crown of Swansea east, thereby enabling Morriston, once again, to sit proudly in the premier division of the city’s parks and gardens

Thanks to Alix Jones for a rare view of the park - we look forward to seeing more!"2 quick pics as i did a test run over...
27/11/2024

Thanks to Alix Jones for a rare view of the park - we look forward to seeing more!

"2 quick pics as i did a test run over morriston park 2 quick pics as i did a test run over morriston park this is from 70m can climb another 50m"

Come and say hello and found out more about what we do - Volunteers from Friends of Morriston Park will be at No 65 Wood...
22/11/2024

Come and say hello and found out more about what we do - Volunteers from Friends of Morriston Park will be at No 65 Woodfield Street tomorrow from 10 - 3.
How much do you know about the flora and fauna in the park,? Test your knowledge with our Nature Quiz - and there's colouring sheets for the kids too.

Morriston Victoria Day Saturday November 23rd.
See you there!

Here's a few photos of the amazing volunteer work done in the park - take a look and if you would like to know more ...
19/11/2024

Here's a few photos of the amazing volunteer work done in the park - take a look and if you would like to know more then please come along to our AGM at Morriston Golf Club on Thursday November 21st at 6:45

The AGM will be followed by a fundraiser quiz night - please arrive 7:30 so you'll have plenty of time to get a drink at the bar and join a team. And bring a raffle prize if you can. All money raised helps to keep the volunteer work going.

You may have noticed that the red dog waste litter bins have been removed from the park. This is because modern waste m...
15/11/2024

You may have noticed that the red dog waste litter bins have been removed from the park. This is because modern waste management methods now make it possible to manage dog waste and general litter together.
Swansea Council have installed new litter bins around the park so please dispose of your dog's waste in them and help us to keep our park green and clean.

Morriston Victorian Day**Saturday November 23rd**The Friends group will be at our information stand at 65 Woodfield Str...
14/11/2024

Morriston Victorian Day
**Saturday November 23rd**

The Friends group will be at our information stand at 65 Woodfield Street so come along for a chat and hear about our activities

👇Check out the full programme below👇

NOTICE OF AGM MEETING/QUIZ NIGHTThursday November 21st Morriston Golf Club FOMP AGM 6:45 -7:30. Everyone is welcome come...
14/11/2024

NOTICE OF AGM MEETING/QUIZ NIGHT
Thursday November 21st Morriston Golf Club
FOMP AGM 6:45 -7:30.
Everyone is welcome come along to hear about this year's activities and help set the priorities for 2025

We are looking for new volunteers to help with Admin/IT ; Event Planning ; Publicity and Fundraising as well as gardening on site in the park so if you're interested please come along

FOLLOWED BY QUIZ NIGHT
The AGM will be followed by our winter QUIZ NIGHT 7:30 for 8pm start.

Come and test your general knowledge, bring family and friends along to have fun - and importantly help us to raise much needed funds to keep our activities going.
We need more raffle prizes so please bring one along on the night

A special thanks to all our Friends volunteers who worked hard to get the memorial gardens ready for the Remembrance Ser...
12/11/2024

A special thanks to all our Friends volunteers who worked hard to get the memorial gardens ready for the Remembrance Service last Sunday - and to everyone who turned out on the day, It was lovely to see so many people there.

Pictures courtesy of DDJ Photography Wales UK - thanks Dorian

Thanks to Alix Jones for sending us this photograph, taken in Morriston Park this morning - don't miss the chance to se...
01/11/2024

Thanks to Alix Jones for sending us this photograph, taken in Morriston Park this morning - don't miss the chance to see these spectacular autumn colours on a walk around the park this weekend 🍁🍂🍁

Round the roses cleared pruned and mulched - good progress on Wednesday thanks to volunteers Gill, Paul, Mike and Carol....
01/11/2024

Round the roses cleared pruned and mulched - good progress on Wednesday thanks to volunteers Gill, Paul, Mike and Carol. Great job.

Next Volunteer Gardening day is tomorrow Saturday Nov 2nd at 10am. We'll be weeding and planting the memorial beds with beautiful cyclamen so come and help if you can. All welcome !

Volunteers are hard at work getting the Memorial Garden beds and surrounding area ready for the Remembrance Service in t...
23/10/2024

Volunteers are hard at work getting the Memorial Garden beds and surrounding area ready for the Remembrance Service in the park on November 10th.
Can you help us?
Next Volunteer Gardening Sessions @ 10am on
Wed Oct 30th Sat Nov 2nd.
Wed Nov 6th Sat Nov 9th

We'll be weeding and planting, pruning and grass cutting, path sweeping and litter picking. Tools are provided but wear suitable clothing for this unpredictable weather. No experience of gardening needed, just your time and enthusiasm.

You can message us to confirm availability or even just turn up on the day!

20/10/2024
Please be aware and take care as the path in front of the duck pond is flooded. Hopefully it will drain away soon but, ...
20/10/2024

Please be aware and take care as the path in front of the duck pond is flooded. Hopefully it will drain away soon but, as the drains are blocked, we're afraid the flood will be repeated following the next heavy rain. Our volunteers are doing their best to channel water away from the paths in other areas of the park with some success, but longer term remedial work is definitely needed by the council down by the pond.

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Thanks to Friends volunteer Stoo for sending us this video - if you're wondering where all the kids are, it was shot whilst out walking his dog at 7:30 one morning, following what looks like a heavy nights rain. It's a great place to take the family to play and picnic especially on a sunny day ☀️

QUIZ NIGHT Wednesday Nov 29 Morriston Golf Club 7:30 for 8pm start. Come and test your general knowledge, meet Friends group supporters and have fun - And this year we've added a 'Morriston Past and Present section to the quiz , so come along all you Morriston monkeys out there!!! *Bar * Raffle * Fun with Friends FOMP AGM 6:45 -7:30 The annual FUNdraiser quiz follows the 2023 AGM - everyone is welcome to attend to hear about the year's activities and help set the priorities for 2024. If you can donate a raffle prize or want more information please comment on the post or you send us a private message/email

Countdown to the Egg Hunt - only 3 more sleeps and we're off - see you there!

🐰 Easter holiday diary date🐰 Easter Egg Hunt in Morriston Park Tuesday April 4th 10:30 - 12:00 (followed by prize draw at 12:15) Message us if you've got ideas and want to help with planning, or if you can help out on the day. More info to follow.

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