Chester Civic Trust presents lecture on history of Grosvenor Park

Interested members of the public will have the opportunity to learn about the history of Chester’s Grosvenor Park next month at a lecture organised by Chester Civic Trust. Landscape consultant John Dyke will present ‘The people who made Grosvenor Park’ at the Grosvenor Museum on April 9 2008 at 7.30 pm. Entry is free of charge for Chester Civic Trust members, with a suggested £3 donation for non-members.

Last week Chester City Council submitted a bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund for a grant to restore Grosvenor Park.

Councillor Eric Plenderleath, Chester City Council Executive Member for Culture & Community said ‘Grosvenor Park has an interesting history and is valued by many people. John Dyke is a real expert in his field and has been heavily involved with our funding bid to make sure that the park’s heritage is preserved as part of our proposals to safeguard its future. This lecture offers a one-off opportunity to find out more about how the park was created to provide the people of Chester with somewhere to enjoy the outdoors.’