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FOPCG are a not-for-profit group formed in 2012. We garden on Saturday mornings from 10am. FOPCG were formed as a not-for-profit group in 2012.

We have a constitution, a committee, and members that are called ‘Friends’. Membership is open to anyone who has an interest in assisting the group to achieve its aims and is willing to adhere to its constitution. A voluntary membership fee of £10 is payable to the Membership Secretary on signing their name to the official membership list. Friends can attend meetings and have voting rights on Committee elections and other general business. FOPCG volunteer time for gardening, liaise with North Somerset Council, and work for greater enhancements to the gardens. We also involve other community groups. We have a track record of achievements to the gardens that to date includes: securing Town Green status in 2013 to protect the gardens for generations to come; local and national awards including consecutive Green Flag Awards, Weston Civic Society Awards; significant re-building to the garden entrances; restoration of the Victorian shelter; and ongoing care for plants, habitat and wildlife. In 2018 we delivered a £12,000 project to convert a disused boating pond into a wildlife pond. In 2020 we received a HM Government grant from the Coronavirus Community Support Fund as part of a £10,000 project to rebuild a garden bed for use by a local service provider and those recovering from addictions. We welcome new volunteers and meet in the gardens at 10am Saturday mornings.

01/11/2026

Ever felt like you were being watched? These Holly bark eyes are strangely enigmatic.

31/10/2026

Whatever you're doing on All Hallows' Eve stay safe!

18/10/2026

Six months early, and usually in flower through April and May, these Cowslips clearly think its Spring.

17/10/2026

A glorious day for gardening.

26/09/2026

Gardening was somewhat overshadowed this morning by artist Olivier Grossetete's cardboard pier project. If you are in Weston today, it's worth seeing. Tomorrow it will be broken down and removed.

19/09/2026

The rain didn't prevent our volunteers from gardening this morning. Here in the spiky garden, next to a Yucca and European Fan Palm, the Rod Hot Pokers are back in flower. The Robin followed my every step waiting for any grubs disturbed by the activity.

14/09/2026

After many days of scorching weather 🥵 the delicious rain has replenished the garden.

12/09/2026

Exciting find in the Wildlife Pond today. These are Water Stick Insects. They look like praying mantis and are underwater predators measuring up to 7cm, our largest pond insect in the UK. To have them is a mark of good quality water low in pollutants. They can fly, but spend most of their time underwater hiding in thick vegetation and breathing through a tube. They catch tadpoles, young newts, and small fish with their front legs.

09/09/2026

The problem with going to work is that I miss all the action - it looks like new pier sections have been lifted into place (one with bays that stick out), the stonemason has been working on the walls to the entrance, and the crane is lifting in more scaffolding supports. Did I miss anything else?

09/09/2026

Perfect evening for the fish to come up - long time no see!

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C/o 7 South Road
Weston-Super-Mare
BS232HA

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