History of the Friends

Nov 2011: First litter pick organised by Preston City Council

Nov 2011 to Feb 2012. FoHW constituted

March 2012 Inaugural Meeting

Sept 2012 to Mar 2013 - Masterplan consultations

Sept to Nov 2014 Making Tracks project. New paths, work to pond. Funded by LEF, LCC, PCC and the Friends

March 2014: Lancashire County Council Green Partnership award to buy scythes

Jan 2015 Making Tracks official opening

2015 Lancashire Environmental Fund Best Practice Award

2021 Britain in Bloom Award

July 2022: Boardwalk replacement, funded by LEF, PCC and the Friends

Oct 2022. Official opening of new boardwalk by the Mayor of Preston

Feb 2023 Planting 30 trees given by the Environment Agency