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In 2011 the Friends successfully campaigned for the withdrawal of plans for open air screenings of films in the park.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.frp.org.uk/pdf/news/170_SurreyComet_review_Sept_2011.pdf|title=Richmond Park cinema plans withdrawn|publisher= ''Richmond Guardian''|author=Paul Teed|date= 11 August 2011|accessdate=9 April 2012}}</ref> |
In 2011 the Friends successfully campaigned for the withdrawal of plans for open air screenings of films in the park.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.frp.org.uk/pdf/news/170_SurreyComet_review_Sept_2011.pdf|title=Richmond Park cinema plans withdrawn|publisher= ''Richmond Guardian''|author=Paul Teed|date= 11 August 2011|accessdate=9 April 2012}}</ref> |
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Though claiming to encourage cycling in the park, some of their members to have a hidden agenda of discussing "the disruption caused by road cyclists" "particulary at weekends" despite cycling being good for the park in reducing polluting motor vehicles who's some drivers actively cause problems for cyclists in the park, with a lot of aggressive behaviour. |
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Revision as of 23:03, 10 April 2012
| Abbreviation | FRP |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1961 |
| Legal status | charity and membership organisation |
| Headquarters | London |
| Location | |
Region served | United Kingdom |
Membership | 1950 |
Chair | Ron Crompton |
Main organ | Friends of Richmond Park newsletter (quarterly) |
Volunteers | 150 |
| Website | http://www.frp.org.uk |
The Friends of Richmond Park (FRP), a charity since 2009,[1] is a membership organisation in the United Kingdom that seeks to protect Richmond Park's peace and natural beauty for future generations. It celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2011.[1][2]
Organisation
FRP is run by volunteers and has no staff. The current chair is Ron Crompton.[1][3]
Patrons
Broadcaster and naturalist Sir David Attenborough, former Richmond Park MP Baroness Susan Kramer and children’s author Dame Jacqueline Wilson are patrons of FRP.
Campaigns and activities
The Friends run an information point at Richmond Park, outside Pembroke Lodge.[4] The Friends also organise a programme of walks and have published two books, A Guide to Richmond Park[5]and Family Trails in Richmond Park.[6]
In 2011 the Friends successfully campaigned for the withdrawal of plans for open air screenings of films in the park.[7]
Though claiming to encourage cycling in the park, some of their members to have a hidden agenda of discussing "the disruption caused by road cyclists" "particulary at weekends" despite cycling being good for the park in reducing polluting motor vehicles who's some drivers actively cause problems for cyclists in the park, with a lot of aggressive behaviour.
References
- ^ a b c Christine Fleming (25 March 2011). "Friends of Richmond Park to mark 50 years of protecting the green space". Wandsworth Guardian. Retrieved 2 April 2012.
- ^ Mary Pollard (8 April 2011). "The Friends of Richmond Park turns 50". St Margarets Community website. Retrieved 9 April 2012.
- ^ "Friends of the Royal Parks". The Royal Parks. Retrieved 2 April 2012.
- ^ Sarah Newstead (5 July 2007). "Volunteers launch info-centre for Richmond_Park". Richmond and Twickenham Times. Retrieved 2 April 2012.
- ^ "New guide book to Richmond Park". London Borough of Wandsworth. 28 March 2011. Retrieved 4 April 2012.
- ^ June Sampson (2 September 2011). "Trails give us thrill of discovery" (PDF). Surrey Comet. Retrieved 4 April 2012.
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