The Friends group was formed in August 2005, from a group of like-minded people. By then, several of them had already written to Mayor Mallon suggesting that remedial work was necessary to prevent the Dell from becoming completely overgrown.
The Friends of Fairy Dell work alongside Middlesbrough Council Countryside Team and various other organisations, including Tees Valley Wildlife Trust, Middlesbrough Environment City, Groundwork North East and Wildflower Ark. Their aim is to restore and improve the physical environment for the local community and the habitat for wildlife. This involves volunteers who work for two hours each week, 9am to 12 noon on Tuesday mornings, doing whatever tasks are necessary and have been identified in the Council's Fairy Dell Management Plan.
The Friends have also worked with the Countryside Team to put on a variety of events, mainly for children, to encourage them to use and appreciate Fairy Dell as their own 'countryside on their doorstep'.
IT'S Great! Our park events with fitness activities for all ages are always a success thanks to our amazing volunteers. To bring another exciting community event to life, we'd love to welcome some new volunteers to join our team! Please Drop US A Message
Hey there, Super Families! The park is calling, and it's got a ton of fun waiting for you! We've got awesome climbing and balancing things to keep your little adventurers busy. The main park is a great area for picnic and frisbee or just knocking a ball about. We've got a ! There's a cool beck to enjoy and find the old roadway water splash (grown-ups, keep an eye on those tiny explorers!) and a pretty lake for a relaxing walk. Let's make some park memories you won't forget!
Shhh. Dont tell everyone there is such a beautiful open green space right in the centre of the houses. Come and have a look
Maintaining the paths and steps around our part of Marton West Beck keeps the volunteers busy all year around. A stroll through the whole of Fairy Dell normally takes about an hour.
We have several wheelchair and pram users who navigate the park so we are confident most people will navigate the paths with ease. Please remember it is a country park!
Look out for the cascade and the disused boating lake from Gunnergate Hall. We even have a hidden ICE House, but we don't like to brag!
At times parts of the park or Dell may be roped off when heavy equipment is being used to clear the lake - Please follow the guidance on the posted signs
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