Not all events shown are organised by the Friends of Victoria Park.

The conduct of and requirements for participation in events is the responsibility of the host.

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Big Bike Revival – Supported ride

Victoria Park Ashford Jemmett Road, Ashford, GB

Encourage adults to cycle through fixing bikes, teaching skills and leading bike rides Gentle supported ride

Free

July Litter Pick

The Community Hub Victoria Park, Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom

Join the Friends in helping to keep our lovely park clean and tidy. Meeting point is at the Community Hub near the playground. A free hot drink will be available at Harper’s Cafe on production of our new volunteer vouchers.

August Litter Pick

The Community Hub Victoria Park, Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom

Join the Friends in helping to keep our lovely park clean and tidy. Meeting point is at the Community Hub near the playground. A free hot drink will be available at Harper’s Cafe on production of our new volunteer vouchers.

Big Butterfly Count

Community Compound, near Harper’s Cafe Victoria Park, Jemmett Road, Ashford, United Kingdom

Come and join the Friends for the last day of the Big Butterfly Count. Pick up an identifcation sheet from us at our stand in The Compound neat Harper’s Cafe then find a nice spot in the Park or Watercress Fields to sit and watch the butterflies go by. The weather should be fine and […]

Free

World Lizard Day

Harper’s Cafe Victoria Park, Jemmett Road, Ashford

Experience lizardsand Reptile arts and crafts and Lizard (shaped) biscuit decorating in the community hub!

£1 – £5

September Litter Pick

The Community Hub Victoria Park, Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom

Help to keep our lovely park clean and tidy by joining our Litter Pick All equipment is provided except for gloves. We recommend you wear sturdy and waterproof footwear as the park can be very soggy in places. Children are most welcome as we have equipment suitable for them but they must be accompanied at […]

Free

Eat Well, Spend Less

Harper’s Cafe Victoria Park, Jemmett Road, Ashford

The event brings together a range of partner organisations including frontline NHS staff and Ashford Borough Council officers, outreach organisations and charities, in one easy-to-access place. As we move into autumn it’s a perfect time to boost your health and wellbeing. The roadshow offers information from many different services and it could just provide the […]

Free

October Litter Pick

The Community Hub Victoria Park, Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom

Help to keep our lovely park clean and tidy by joining our Litter Pick All equipment is provided except for gloves. We recommend you wear sturdy and waterproof footwear as the park can be very soggy in places. Children are most welcome as we have equipment suitable for them but they must be accompanied at […]

Free

Harry Potter Day

Victoria Park Ashford Jemmett Road, Ashford, GB

Witches and Wizards (along with their muggle friends and family) are invited to Victoria Park’s Harry Potter Day. A spell has fallen over the park and their help is needed to break it! Professor Snape has written a potion to break the spell but one of the ingredients is missing. Adventurous participants will be given […]

November Litter Pick

The Community Hub Victoria Park, Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom

Help to keep our lovely park clean and tidy by joining our Litter Pick All equipment is provided except for gloves. We recommend you wear sturdy and waterproof footwear as the park can be very soggy in places. Children are most welcome as we have equipment suitable for them but they must be accompanied at […]

Free

Hibernacula creation

Coppice Area, Watercress Fields, Victoria Park, Jemmet Road, Ashford

Create Hibernacula in the Coppice Area to provide winter shelter for amphibians and reptiles.

Free