Stanmore Country Park near Bridgnorth has succeeded for the 7th year running in being granted a Green Flag Community Award, an accolade which aims to celebrate, recognise and reward well managed green spaces, both across the UK and globally. Prior to becoming a park in 1994, the 40 hectares of land was part of the environs of the former RAF Bridgnorth training camp. The Green Flag Award scheme is managed by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy under licence from the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government.
The Friends of Stanmore Country Park are delighted to be acknowledged for their contribution towards the positive management of the park and ensuring it continues to be a welcoming, safe place, which is well maintained and where biodiversity and visitor experience are being actively improved. The Friends are a community volunteer group made up of local people who enjoy using this informal green space for exercise, dog-walking, nature spotting and relaxation.
Andy Howard, chair of Friends of Stanmore commented “the continued success of the Green Flag Community Award is so important since Stanmore provides a space for families and individuals to meet, socialise and enjoy nature. Numerous studies have shown that access to green space provides both physical and mental health benefits.” He continued, highlighting the point that “improvements to the park can only continue through the ongoing efforts of the volunteers and the team of dedicated rangers from Shropshire Council”.
The small and friendly Stanmore group take part in regular volunteer work parties which manage the park infrastructure and habitats. Members of the local community who enjoy the park and want to contribute to the park’s future, and have some spare time, are encouraged to join the group – new volunteers are always welcome. For more information about the park and how to get involved, please contact us at or visit https://www.stanmorecountrypark.co.uk/.