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General update
We are pleased to announce that both pairs of swans in Kearsney Parks this year have successfully produced two broods, and we have a total of eight cygnets altogether.
The grand border in Russell Gardens is producing colour throughout the year. Highlights at the moment include the Salvia Hot Lips, Potentilla Red Ace and the roses, and keep an eye out for the Crocosmia and Hemerocallis, which will be coming into flower soon. The lavender bed is flowering early this year, is looking lovely and is a haven for bees.
Please remember that fishing is not allowed anywhere in the parks and model boats are only allowed in the lower lake in Kearsney Abbey.
The main car park in Kearsney Parks is open summer hours from 7am until 9pm and is locked overnight. Please note parking is limited to 4 hours.
The billiards room is available to hire for private events, for more information, please see the Kearsney Parks website.
Wildlife
It continues to be a busy time of the year in the park for the wildlife, with young coots, moorhens and gulls doing well. The parents are protective of their young, so please be careful when you visit the park and keep a safe distance from all wildlife.
Please remember that even though dogs are allowed off the lead in some areas of the parks, they must always be under control and kept away from the breeding birds.
Forthcoming events
Temple Ewell Art Workshop is hosting an Art at the Abbey exhibition in the Billiards Room at Kearsney Abbey on Saturday 5 July from 9am to 5pm, and on Sunday 6 July from 9am to 4pm.
For more details on forthcoming events in the parks, please see www.kearsneyparks.co.uk/whats-on/events
Volunteering at Kearsney Parks
Volunteer tasks continue in the parks on a weekly basis. We continue to carry out general maintenance in all three parks, including working on the grand border and the orchard in Russell Gardens. If you are interested in volunteering, and would like to be put on our database, please get in touch at kearsney.parks@dover.gov.uk
Photography
There are always great opportunities for taking photos in Kearsney Parks. We are always happy to receive photos taken in the parks, so please feel free to send any photos in and we will try to use them in our publications, including the Kearsney Parks Calendar, and on our social media.
The picture above of this year's cygnets was taken by Paul Yardley.
Please send your photos to kearsney.parks@dover.gov.uk