Appley Park interpretation boards

Signs of improvement at Appley Park

Thanks to Abigail for sharing this latest news from the Friends of Appley Park with OnTheWight readers. Ed


Following a summer of fund-raising the Friends of Appley has unveiled new signboards throughout Ryde’s historic Appley Park. Designed and made locally, the new information signs were funded by Ryde Town Council, and local businesses in and around the park.

The signs have a smart new map, and useful information for visitors about things to do in and around the park. There are different designs in different parts of the park, focussing on wildlife, history and the seashore, and a selection of some of the many regular events at Appley for visitors to enjoy.

Chairman of the Friends of Appley Matthew Chatfield explained.

“The park and beach at Appley is full of history, wildlife, and things to do; so it wasn’t hard to find plenty to put on the new signs.”

Group Secretary Abigail Fox of Goodleaf Tree Climbing, based at Appley, added,

“We’re delighted that our fundraising work this year has been so successful. We’re already planning next year’s project so if anyone is interested in joining in, get in touch!”

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Mike Vallender
13, October 2015 6:23 am

Congratulations on carrying out this work and improving the information/ detail available to those of the community and visitors alike that visit this Park, they will certainly enhance and improve the immediate area.

jazzerpete
13, October 2015 9:51 am

Excellent – they should be a useful addition to the area BUT, please keep any dated information up-to-date. There are far too many sites of a similar nature in Ryde (ande possible the rest of the island) that suffer from old posters and notices.

Richard W
Reply to  jazzerpete
13, October 2015 1:26 pm

Yes, The sign like this one in Ventnor Haven looks a disgrace and has no information that is of any use.

Pamela Paterson
13, October 2015 10:56 am

As regular visitors to Appley Park from Wiltshire, myself and my partner are really looking forward to seeing your new additions.

Rowan
13, October 2015 10:35 pm

Just a shame that the government’s cuts have led the Council to ‘outsource’ the management of our parks and countryside. Not a wise or a fair move.

Mike Vallender
14, October 2015 8:00 am

Rowan that I might agree with but management of these and other sites have been outsourced for a few years now thorough companies such as Brighstone landscaping and John O’Connor.

What we really need to get our heads and practical skills around is encouraging ages of all groups and communities to have greater responsibilty, interaction and involvement through education, skills development and job opportunities.

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