The Friends of Ansdell & Fairhaven Station have published their quarterly report for the period of December 2025 to March 2026.
Here is a summary of the progress and key events:
Holiday Preparations & Artistic Touches (December): The team installed Christmas decorations and trees, with volunteers performing necessary repairs. Artistic work was done on the faces of the raised beds, and gardening continued during favourable weather.
Station Security: A temporary “lodger” was discovered behind the station fence and reported to the British Transport Police (BTP).
Winter Maintenance (January): Holiday decorations were removed after New Year’s Day, and beds were prepared for winter plants. Some team members also took the opportunity to experience the nostalgic train route change between Blackpool South and Blackpool North early in the month.
Special Projects & Enhancements (February – March):
Golf Event Preparation: Golf figures are being repainted in anticipation of the Ladies Open Event at Royal Lytham in July.
New Infrastructure: Following a visit from Tony Ford, the group applied for a grant and successfully obtained new planters for the platform. The older beds were moved and are being repurposed for growing herbs.
Sustainability & Wildlife: A new bug hotel from the Community Workshop Lytham was received and is being prepared for “residents.” The team also performed the first grass cut of the spring and is maintaining winter bedding daisies and daffodils.
Future Plans: The team intends to sort the compost bins next and will provide a follow-up report in June.
A copy of the full report can be downloaded on this link: Friends of Ansdell & Fairhaven Station Update Dec ’25 – Mar ’26