Herschel, Salt Hill and Pippins Parks are recognised as some of the UK’s very best green spaces
Herschel, Salt Hill and Pippins Parks in Slough have been recognised again by the Green Flag Award Scheme as some of the very best in the world.
Salt Hill Park has had a green flag since 2010 and this is the 9th green flag for Pippins Park and for Herschel Park the 8th year of being in receipt of the award.
The parks are among a record-breaking 1,970 UK parks and green spaces and 131 in 13 other countries around the world that will today receive a prestigious Green Flag Award – the mark of a quality park or green space.
This international award, now into its third decade, is a sign to the public that the space boasts the highest possible environmental standards, is beautifully maintained and has excellent visitor facilities.
If you haven’t visited any of the three award winning parks more information is available here: http://www.slough.gov.uk/leisure-parks-and-events/parks-and-green-spaces.aspx
Natasa Pantelic, cabinet member for health and wellbeing, said: “We are absolutely delighted to receive Green Flag Awards for the 10th year.
We are so proud of our award winning parks and know how much hard work from our parks team and volunteers goes into maintaining our green spaces to such a high standard. Having award winning spaces really contributes to the health and wellbeing of residents and visitors to our borough.”
Ian Judd, Herschel Park management officer, said: “It is great news to have achieved the Green Flag standard and be presented with the coveted ‘Green Flag award’ again this year. It is testament to all the hard work that the Volunteers and Friends of Herschel Park put into the park. I would very much like to pass on my thanks to each of them for all of the time and effort they pour into the park to keep it looking at it’s best.
If you have not been to Herschel Park please come down and have a look at the ‘jewel in the parks department crown’; and have a chat with me or the volunteers and maybe join in with the team too. It is hard work, but we try to make it fun, and it is definitely very rewarding to look back on what you have achieved over the day.
We are in the park every Tuesday from 10am to 3pm, tea and biscuits are provided but please bring a packed lunch. Stout footwear and clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty are a must. The formal garden is looking spectacular at the moment, with many flowering plants and shrubs in a dazzling array of colours, while the nature reserve’s wild flower meadow is teaming with life. All are in need of volunteers to help keep the park in good order, so why not pop down and give us a hand?”
International Green Flag Award scheme manager Paul Todd said: “It’s fantastic that we have more Green Flag Awards in the UK than ever before, joined this year by 131 international winners.”
“Each flag honours the thousands of staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to maintain the high standards demanded by the Green Flag Award. We congratulate each and every winner on the fantastic achievement.”
Salt Hill Park has had a green flag since 2010 and this is the 9th green flag for Pippins Park and for Herschel Park the 8th year of being in receipt of the award.
The parks are among a record-breaking 1,970 UK parks and green spaces and 131 in 13 other countries around the world that will today receive a prestigious Green Flag Award – the mark of a quality park or green space.
This international award, now into its third decade, is a sign to the public that the space boasts the highest possible environmental standards, is beautifully maintained and has excellent visitor facilities.
If you haven’t visited any of the three award winning parks more information is available here: http://www.slough.gov.uk/leisure-parks-and-events/parks-and-green-spaces.aspx
Natasa Pantelic, cabinet member for health and wellbeing, said: “We are absolutely delighted to receive Green Flag Awards for the 10th year.
We are so proud of our award winning parks and know how much hard work from our parks team and volunteers goes into maintaining our green spaces to such a high standard. Having award winning spaces really contributes to the health and wellbeing of residents and visitors to our borough.”
Ian Judd, Herschel Park management officer, said: “It is great news to have achieved the Green Flag standard and be presented with the coveted ‘Green Flag award’ again this year. It is testament to all the hard work that the Volunteers and Friends of Herschel Park put into the park. I would very much like to pass on my thanks to each of them for all of the time and effort they pour into the park to keep it looking at it’s best.
If you have not been to Herschel Park please come down and have a look at the ‘jewel in the parks department crown’; and have a chat with me or the volunteers and maybe join in with the team too. It is hard work, but we try to make it fun, and it is definitely very rewarding to look back on what you have achieved over the day.
We are in the park every Tuesday from 10am to 3pm, tea and biscuits are provided but please bring a packed lunch. Stout footwear and clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty are a must. The formal garden is looking spectacular at the moment, with many flowering plants and shrubs in a dazzling array of colours, while the nature reserve’s wild flower meadow is teaming with life. All are in need of volunteers to help keep the park in good order, so why not pop down and give us a hand?”
International Green Flag Award scheme manager Paul Todd said: “It’s fantastic that we have more Green Flag Awards in the UK than ever before, joined this year by 131 international winners.”
“Each flag honours the thousands of staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to maintain the high standards demanded by the Green Flag Award. We congratulate each and every winner on the fantastic achievement.”
