Monthly Archives: March 2018

A brief history of Parc Cefn Onn

Since forming, the Friends have been collecting historical information in order to produce a history booklet in 2018/19 to capture the fascinating story before it is lost in the mists of time. Whilst we are working on this booklet and … Continue reading

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Upper park tree labelling complete

The Friends have now installed all the labels on the special trees in the upper park. These labels were funded by a special grant from Cardiff Council.

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When snow fell all around…

Just when the weather was beginning to warm up, the recent double cold spells have confused the new flower shoots that had just started to protrude from the soil. The park was full of people making the most of the … Continue reading

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Heritage Lottery funding update

Following a briefing from Cardiff Council we know have start dates for the Heritage lottery grant work: Car park toilets & office work will start inn April 2018. The Main pond clean out & bank stabilization will start in the … Continue reading

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Early funding in 2018

We have had a brilliant start to 2018. The Friends have secured the following grants /donations: From Cardiff Council funding for provision of labels for the special trees in the upper park and for some wild flower seeds for a … Continue reading

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December 2017 Workday

Volunteers were busy at our last Workday of 2017 planting over 600 British Bluebells, removing brambles, and coppicing over 100 ash tree samplings to let light into the area near the lower pond. We always have refreshments but seasonal mince … Continue reading

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