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Posts Tagged ‘ Public Gardens ’

Bumper Summer Line-Up Marks the Last for Bandstand

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Tuesday, 24th April, 2012
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It looks like another busy summer in the Public Gardens, following the announcement of this season’s entertainment line-up. Each season Alton Town Council coordinates a programme of events in the town centre oasis, which this year kicks off on the 13th May with Alton College Jazz & Big Bands and runs throughout June, July...
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Play Equipment for Special Needs Kids Unveiled

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Thursday, 29th March, 2012
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Brand new play equipment for youngsters with special needs has recently been installed in Alton’s Public Gardens, just in time for the Easter holidays. The scheme forms the second phase of a refurbishment of the site, Alton Town Council’s busiest play ground. It includes a roundabout that can take wheelchairs and pushchairs, two swings...
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Planting Trees for the Future

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Monday, 28th November, 2011
Planting Trees for the Future

Cllr Saunders assists new Head Groundsman, Martin Sampson planting an oak tree at Anstey Park. Photo by Martin Saban-Smith Alton Town Mayor, Councillor Robert Saunders this morning assisted with the planting of the first collection of trees as Alton’s contribution to National Tree Week at Anstey Park. When asked about the project and what...
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National Tree Week Legacy for Alton

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Friday, 25th November, 2011
National Tree Week Legacy for Alton

Alton is marking National Tree Week by planting a record number of trees across its public open spaces this autumn.  11 trees are being planted in the Public Gardens, St Lawrence Churchyard and Anstey Park in the coming days, making it one of the biggest tree planting schemes by Alton Town Council for many...
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Keeping Fit – Free Exercise Classes

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Wednesday, 1st June, 2011
Keeping Fit – Free Exercise Classes

A local woman, who exercises in Alton Public Gardens on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays mornings between 9:30am and 10:30am has extended an invitation to anyone who would like to join her for some free classes.  Legal Recruitment business owner, Sue-Anne (Annie) opened the invitation in May and already has a small following. She says...
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