Your park – facilities
The park sits beside the River Itchen’s tidal saltwater estuary as well as beside the old freshwater Navigation Canal. There are three car parks off Manor Farm Road and one large car park off Woodmill Lane where both parts of the park meet.
The saltwater estuary has two well-appointed children’s play areas, and a cycle training layout complete with road signs, junctions and a zebra crossing. There is a miniature railway suitable for all ages with some carriages suitable for disabled passengers. Activities include a skate park, multi-use games area (MUGA), cricket and football pitches and a tennis court. The majority of paths are surfaced with tarmac and are well- maintained. A Tree trail has been started: see www.friendsofriversidepark.org.uk
The area across Woodmill Lane is less manicured and the river more winding. The land on the opposite bank is not cultivated and kingfishers are often seen.
Indeed, there is a rich variety of wildlife with ducks and swans to feed (not cakes or crisps please – cooked rice, peas or sweet corn, grain and uncooked oats are much better)
Lovely riverside walks
Children’s play areas
Wildlife and nature
Sports facilities including MUGA
Model railway
Picnic areas
Cycle training zone
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Unfortunately the Community Chest Grant from SCC is not available at this time and so we have had to increase our annual membership fee from £3 to £5, and lifetime from £20 to £25.
- Annual: £5
- Lifetime: £25
All are welcome to join. Subscriptions help to fund the running of this community group, whose purpose is to keep the community involved in the future of the park, and maintain its physical and natural environment in liaison with the council. <More Information>
We welcome help for any activities ranging from bulb planting and litter picks, to nature and history talks, to planning events and help with the running of Friends of Riverside Park. All are welcome.
Method of payment
Annual subscriptions run from 1st April to 31st March. Subscriptions can be paid by BACS or dropped off its a cheque or cash in an envelope marked FORP at 104 Oaktree Road, Bitterne Park or 9 Priory Avenue, St Denys, Southampton SO17 2LT. Please do not put cash in the post.
You may also pay your subscription by standing order. Please contact us if this suits you better.
Membership Form use the QR code above
(We are working on an online form to simplify this process) Meanwhile please complete and pay as above.
Name: ………………………………………… Address: ………………………………………
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………………………………………………….. Postcode: …………………………………….. Phone: ………………………………………… Email: …………………………………………. Choice of membership (please tick) Annual membership: ………£5.00 per yr Lifetime membership: ……….. £25.00
Account name: Friends of Riverside Park Sort Code: 20.79.25
Account no. 53419258
Declaration:
“I wish to become a member of Friends of Riverside Park and agree to abide by the Friends Constitution” See the friendsofriversidepark.org.uk website under main menu “About us”
Signed: ……………………………………… Date: ……………………………………………
Data Protection Act
The information that you have given on this application form will only be held by the Friends of Riverside Park and will not be passed on to a third party.
Policy for Equal Opportunities: Friends of Riverside Park (FoRP)
This policy applies to all Trustees, volunteers, management committee members, users and the general public.
Commitment
Equality and diversity are central to the work of FoRP.
We will treat all people with dignity and respect, valuing the diversity of all. we will promote equality of opportunity and diversity. We will eliminate all forms of discrimination on grounds of race, gender, marital status, caring responsibilities, disability, gender re-assignment, age, social class, sexual orientation, religion/ belief, irrelevant offending background or any other factor irrelevant to the purpose in view.
We will tackle social exclusion, inequality, discrimination and disadvantage.
For this policy to be successful, it is essential that everyone is committed to and involved in its delivery. FoRP aims to work towards a just society free from discrimination, harassment and prejudice. We aim to embed this in all its policies, procedures, day-to-day practices and external relationships.
Aims
FoRP aims to:
- Provide services that are accessible according to need;
- Promote equality of opportunity and diversity in volunteering and development;
- Create effective partnerships with all parts of our community.
Objectives
Our objective is to realise its standards by:
- Sustaining, regularly evaluating and continually improving its services to ensure equality and diversity principles and best practice are embedded in our performance to meet the needs of individuals and groups;
- Working together with the community to provide accessible and relevant service provision that responds to service users’ needs;
- Ensuring volunteers and trustees are representative of the community served.
- Responding to volunteer’s needs and encouraging their development.
- Recognising and valuing the differences and individual contribution that all people make to FoRP
- Challenging discrimination;
Why have this policy?
We recognises, respects and values diversity in its Trustees, volunteers and service users.
The Charity has this policy because it is a people-led organisation that must always ensure it meets the needs of the community.
PROCEDURES
Responsibility for Implementation
This policy covers the behaviour of all people volunteering with FoRP or using the services and sets out the way they can expect to be treated in turn by us. The overall responsibility for ensuring adherence to and implementation of this policy lies with the Trustees, and the management committee.
Method of Implementation
We intend to implement this policy by:
- Ensuring that Trustees, Management committee, volunteers and users are made aware, understand, agree with, and are willing to implement, this policy. All volunteers will be given a copy of this policy as part of their induction;
- Actively encouraging Trustees, management committee and volunteers to participate in anti-discriminatory training.
- Monitoring the services, publicity and events provided by us to ensure that they are accessible to all sections of the population and do not discriminate, and taking active steps to ensure that participation is representative.
Monitoring and Reviewing
FoRP’s policy of equality of opportunity. Effective record keeping and monitoring, and acting on information gathered, are essential in order to measure effectiveness and plan progress. The management committee will review the policy annually.