Friends of Newlands Park

We are delighted that the annual fete is back on Saturday 6th September. The forecast is looking so get yourselves down here, and bring the family!

We are grateful to everyone that has taken part in our survey on the Future of Newlands Park. We are hosting our AGM on 17th September from 7.30 at the Newlands South Church, and we really need your support to turn your suggestions into actions!

Come on down to Newlands Park on Saturday 6th September from 2-4pm.  Local scouts and guides are planning lots of activities for adults and kids! Junior (14 and under) and Adult (15+) Bake Off – Show off your best cake, judged by Bake Off finalist James Morton and the team from The Dandelion. Please email newlandsfete@gmail.com to confirm your entry — but don’t worry, they’ll also accept sign-ups on the day if space allows.🛍️ Shopping & Stalls• Handmade candles by the Guides (come and have a sniff 👃🕯️)• Delicious homemade chocolates 🍫• Beautiful cross-stitch from Dotty’s Bespoke Crafting Creations – raising funds for The Beatson 💛• Charity stalls to browse and learn from• Second-hand book stall 📚 🎶 Entertainment• Live music from the Folk’s Music Project 🎵• Our community Raffle with brilliant prizes 🎁And don’t forget — children and adults can join in the fun with games , crafts, and even face painting if you’re feeling bold! 🥾 Welly wangle – see how far you can throw! 🎨 Face painting & fun hair styling 🕵️ Treasure hunt & scavenger hunt 🍫 Guess the sweets in the jar (win the whole jar!) 🎂 Guess the weight of the cake 🧸 Name the teddy – win a new cuddly friend 🎲 Children’s tombola 👩🏽‍🎨 Amazing craft 🚒 Emergency services 🌿 Pond dipping with the Park Rangers 🐞 Help create the Newlands Park Bug Hotel

We really do need you at our AGM!

The Friends of Newlands Park 2025 Annual General Meeting will be held at The Whiteford Room, Newlands South Church, Riverford Road, Glasgow, on 17 September 2025 at 7.30 pm

Everyone is welcome!

Find out what our volunteers have been doing, what we plan to do next, and how you can influence the development of the park.

New volunteers are always needed so come and be a part of a successful, thriving and sociable community. There are lots of ways to get involved. You don’t need to be a gardener.

We are particularly in need of new committee members, so If you are interested, please get in touch with us before 10th September by emailing info@friendsofnewlandspark.org and we will happily answer any questions you may have.

Our committee meets 4 times a year, so its not too onerous, though you would be expected to get involved in some of our projects. It is a great opportunity to use your skills and knowledge on local projects that you care about. 

Maybe you want to be involved but the committee is not for you? There’s plenty of things you can do to help – click here to find out more about volunteering at Newlands Park.