Situated in the west of Stockton-On-Tees on the A1027 ring road, Newham Grange Park is a large area of natural beauty. Comprising a rolling landscape and many beautiful mature trees Newham Grange Park is the home of a new play area and a new suite of benches.
Working in partnership with the Butterwick Hospice one corner of the park is now the home of the new Butterwick Wood, an area of trees planted in dedication to friends and relatives.
The scheme involves the planting of a tree as a permanent way of celebrating a special event or remembering a loved one. Most of the planting will be done by Stockton Council, but shoud you wish to plant your own tree there will be public "tree planting days" on which you can plant your own tree under the supervision of council staff.
You can choose trees, such as Oak, Ash, Maple, Cherry, Rowan or Birch or leave the choice of tree to Stockton Council. Details of the planting will be entered into a commemorative book which will be permanently displayed in the Hospice Chapel at Stockton.
IMPROVEMENT works to Newham Grange Park are continuing thanks to funding secured by the Park's Friends Group.
The Friends of Newham Grange Park formed in 2005 have contributed postively to the regeneration works being carried out. Funding has been secured by the Friends Group from Impetus Environmental Trust for the next phase of works, including the creation of a picnic area next to the play area using tables and chairs made by a local artist working with youngsters from local schools.
Improvements to the entrance of the park will be carried out along with repairs to the bridge and resurfacing of the path. A new footpath from the Fir Tree Avenue entrance will encourage more people to walk to school through the park.
Landscaping of the central area of the Park, adjacent to the bowls club will also be carried out.
Councillor Mary Womphrey, Stockton Council's Cabinet Member for Arts, Leisure and Culture, said: "The Friends of Newham Grange Park have been hugely important in the ongoing success of the Park and the restoration works being carried out. Community involvement in projects such as this is vital and the Friends Group continues to play a key role."
