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Tothill Park is a green oasis of some 6.73 hectares in the St Judes area of Plymouth.
Generally bounded on the north and east by Lanhydrock Road, Cleveland Road and the railway line to the south and
Egerton Crescent to the west, it provides a wealth of facilities for both local residents and the wider Plymouth population -
it is a vital part of the community. The friends of Tothill Park is a group of local volunteers who share
a common interest in revitalising the park and bringing it into the 21st century.
Our aims are:
- Regenerate the park and the surrounding facilities.
- Provide a safe environment where users may exercise, socialise or take time out to relax.
- Provide a park and facilities for all members of the community regardless of race, gender, age, religion or disability.
- Explore means of funding to maintain and improve the park.
- Improve the park environment through re-planting whilst encouraging local wildlife.
We are always looking for other people to join us in making Tothill Park a more enjoyable place. Please click on Help the Group
in the How To menu on the left to find out some of the many ways in which you can contribute.
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Committee Meeting - Feb 2012
Published by - Pat
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Mon 20th Feb 2012
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. Two new waste bins are being installed, one by the picnic tables and one by the seating area
2. The crowning of the trees along the edge of the park is on the Parks Dept planned maintenance
3. It has been suggested that a “zip wire” is installed at the Embankment Road end of the park for use by the older children, and costings are currently being investigated
4. The missing buckets in the play area are being replaced by the contractors
5. There are ongoing discussions about putting a sports themed mural on the Community Centre wall facing the Multi Use Games Area. Local students with an instructor are coming up with some ideas and costings
6. “Love Parks Week”: Grant of £250 available for activities in park during 1st week of school summer holidays. Suggestions for activities welcome.
7. Funding will be sought to replace the cherry trees around the green area, adjacent to the play area, as part of the Jubilee celebrations
Please leave comments and suggestions on the website
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Donation
Published by - Pat
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Wed 25th Jan 2012
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FoTP would like to thank Mr and Mrs L for their kind donation. The money will be used to upgrade the tools used by the various volunteers that help to keep the park clean and tidy.
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FoTP is bidding for funding for renovating toilets in Tothill Park
Published by - Pat
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Fri 30th Sep 2011
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FoTP is bidding for funding for renovating toilets in Tothill Park, and as the winners of the awards are based on the number of votes cast for each project, we need all the votes we can get.
Please log on to
http://communityforce.natwest.com/project/186
and apply to vote.
You will be asked to register with your email address and a password (any 7 or 8 letter word), this is to stop you voting more than once for any project, then follow the directions to vote.
We need your vote now.
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On Thu 03rd May 2012 @ 12:03 GMT, martin bennett said this:
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with vast improvement made to the park , i still feel that there is a couple of issues that need to improve for the safety of the children playing in and around the park. the areas along cleveland road and on lanhydrock road do not appear to have any speed resrictions or any signage to let drivers know that there may be younger children playing within the area . the other area is the junction of bulmer road and cleveland road where children i see ride right across into the park not stopping or looking . On Mon 07th May 2012 @ 08:35 Pat replied with: Thanks for your email Martin.
I have passed your concerns to to the appropriate authorities.
FoTP appreciate local residents putting forward concerns and ideas for our park, and we will always respond and forward any helpful suggestions that will improve the enjoyment of a wonderful facility. |
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On Fri 20th Apr 2012 @ 10:12 GMT, John and Julie said this:
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We love bringing our grandchildren to your lovely park and would like to thank all who have helped to make it the friendliest park in town.
We would however complain about the lack of toilet facilities in the park and can see the time when the good will be overshadowed by the enviromental problems caused by the human excrement that is being left in bushes and at the side of the library.
Can something be done to provide basic toilet facilities for park users who do not have the luxury of a house nearby where they can take their children.On Fri 27th Apr 2012 @ 19:58 Phil replied with: John and Julie, thank you for your kind words, we are delighted that you see Tothill Park as a friendly place, it has always been our vision to have a green space which can be used and enjoyed by as many people as posible. Regarding the lack of toilet facilities; this issue has dominated our monthly committee meetings for several months now. We are fortunate that Plymouth City Council (PCC) is represented at every meeting and I can assure you this has been pushed up the organisation of PCC. We will be meeting with a key member of PCC on 2 May 2012 so we may see some progress and hopefully this will be resolved sooner rather than later. |
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On Mon 20th Feb 2012 @ 15:48 GMT, Susanna Hosler said this:
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Good afternoon
I’m looking for a venue to hold a training course for our project’s (Fostering South West Peninsula, Action for Children) foster carers, on Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th March, between 9.30 and 2.30. There will be roughly 10 – 15 people attending.
Preferably we need somewhere with access to a kitchen so that we can bring our own sandwiches and make tea.
I would be grateful if you could let me know whether you have anything suitable available and if so, what your rates are.
Many thanks
Susanna
On Sat 25th Feb 2012 @ 16:07 Pat replied with: Susanna
I have passed on yor email to the Community Centre and I am sure they will be in touch.
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On Tue 10th Jan 2012 @ 13:29 GMT, Richard Stringer said this:
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Can you please advise the dates of the next meeting as I cannot find this on your website . Many thanks On Sat 14th Jan 2012 @ 15:53 Pat replied with: Richard, our next meeting is scheduled for Weds 8th Feb at 7pm in the Community Cetre |
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On Mon 07th Nov 2011 @ 11:30 GMT, John said this:
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Can you tell me who is responsible for allowing Council vehicles to drive on the playing fields, especially during wet weather. If a player or walker were to twist or break an ankle, who would be held responsible or is it a case of the taxpayer would foot the bill as usual. On Mon 05th Dec 2011 @ 16:31 Pat replied with: Thanks John, the Parks Dept have been notified and have promised to speak to the drivers. If anyone sees PCC vehicles driving across the grass, please notify Parks on 606034. |
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