Friends of Saltwell Park

Saltwell Harriers Sponsors the Friends

We are delighted to announce that Saltwell Harriers, widely

regarded as one of the North East’s best running clubs, has

agreed to become a sponsor of the Friends of Saltwell Park.

Founded 128 years ago, the Harriers have a strong running

tradition, entering races in the Pennines, Lake District and

Scottish Borders. In recent years the club has seen

considerable growth in numbers and now boasts more than

200 members. Their runners can’t be missed at local events

such as this year’s Blaydon Race, where over 100 took part. 

The club also runs a Spring Series of races at six different 

park runs in the region, including the one at Saltwell Park.

Our photo shows  a group of Harriers preparing for one of

their frequent runs in the Park. Saltwell Harriers often start

races with their battle cry of ‘Hoops’.

Mutual Benefits

The sponsorship will bring benefits to both parties. Saltwell

Harriers will be mentioned on the front cover of the Spring

2019 Newsletter as our sponsor and have a quarter-page

advertisement inside the magazine. The club is also able to

use the Friends’ logo on their documents and feature on

the ‘Project’ page of our website. A designated club member

will be invited on to the FoSP Committee, which will help the

Harriers influence activities in the Park. Friends are also

entitled to use Saltwell Harriers’ logo in their literature where

appropriate and the sponsorship money will greatly benefit

our work in the Park.

Running for Everyone

Saltwell Harriers is a very inclusive club, tailoring training

sessions to ensure all abilities are catered for.  Members

meet for training on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Gateshead

Leisure Centre, 6.45 pm for a 7 pm start. On Tuesdays

there are five different training groups which not only cover 

ability but are also tailored to help members achieve their

personal ambitions, which could be anything from improving

their technique to running fast enough to get a personal best 

in a race.

Saltwell Harriers held a Family Day in the Park as part of

their 125 year anniversary celebrations in 2015  -  a great way

of thanking families for supporting members with their running.

For more information on the club please go to

www.saltwellharriers.org.uk

FIELDS IN TRUST AWARD

POLICE COMMUNITY DROP IN EVENT

(Cuppa with a Copper)

Many visitors dropped in to the Towers cafe today,

Wednesday 18th October 2017, between10am – 12pm,

to meet PC Nicola Smith to discuss their concerns about

activities in the Park and hear about what the Friends

of Saltwell Park are doing to help make the Park more

safe and secure.

More similar events are to be arranged.  Watch this

space for dates, or contact us to find out more about our plans.

This week the Government announced its response to the

growing chorus of alarm over the under funding crisis facing

the UK's public green spaces. It at last acknowledges the

need for action to safeguard parks, but has not committed

any additional funding so desperately required for park

management and maintenance throughout the country. So,

what kind of action is being mooted, and is it the start of a

genuine debate over what's really needed to address the

seriousness of the deteriorating situation?

For the full report please click here.

People's Choice vote to find the UK's top 10 favourite

parks is now open. Following the huge success of #LoveParks,

here is another chance to show how much your favourite park

means to you. Vote for your favourite park in the

People's Choice Awards 2017.

You can vote anytime from 1st -30th September. All the UK's

1,797 award winning Green Flag Award parks are eligible and

voting is simple. Simply use the map to find to your favourite

park and click the vote button. It's really that simple. Once

you've voted, don't forget to encourage others to get involved too.

The top 10 winning parks will be announced on 11th October

If your favourite park is worth shouting about, make your voice

heard - vote now.

HERITAGE OPEN DAYS 2017

Another successful year for Heritage Open Days

(www.heritageopendays.org.uk). Saltwell Park

Heritage Walks were enjoyed by many on Thursday 7th 

and Friday 8th of September 2017. 

TALKING STATUE AT SALTWELL PARK

Visit the George Charlton Memorial Fountain, scan

your phone on the poster ... and hear

George Charlton speak!

For more information click here.

JAPANESE STUDENTS VISIT JAPANESE GARDEN

On a very wet Saturday morning the Friends met

15 Japanese Students from Komatsu at the Komatsu 

Friendship Garden in  Saltwell Park.  This was part

of the celebration of 30 years of Komatsu being in Birtley.

For more information click here.

Saltwell Park, thriving at the heart of the community,

safe and secure as “the People’s Park” for future

generations.

For a copy of our draft "Summary Document"

please contact us.

HERITAGE WALKS BY APPOINTMENT

Want to learn more about the history of the Park?

We arrange 1 hour walks for groups of up to 20 people.  

For further information contact us

SALTWELL PARK HERITAGE LEAFLET

Our Saltwell Park Heritage Leaflet is available

for sale in Saltwell Towers (50p).