Mathew Koelz
“Stewarding is extremely rewarding—meeting, engaging, and creating bonds with people from all over the...
Mike Bowden
Mike Bowden (1960 - 2025), former Trustee and Chair of the Friends of Lydiard Park, was a devoted advocate for Lydiard and...
Pete Melsom
We are delighted to feature Pete Melsom in our "Meet a Friend" column. If you've attended any of our events and meetings,...
Colin Davies
Colin Davies and his wife Marion have been members of the Friends since 2005 after Colin’s work at the BMW group in...
Per-Axel Warensjo
Last month Per-Axel Warensjo stepped down as a Trustee of the Friends of Lydiard Park and we’d like to take this...
Julie Smith
If you undertake a Wednesday wander through the fabulous walled garden at Lydiard Park, there, amongst the apples,...
Pauline Bowler
Pauline contributed a lovely piece to our ‘Meet a Friend’ feature in 2020 when Covid was uppermost in so many people’s...
Adrian Rudler
Letter from Lady Johanna St.John to her steward, mentioning head gardener "Ruddler" Adrian Rudler has an impressive...
Happy 100th Birthday, Florence St.John Heller!
On 2nd May, 2024, Lydiard Friend Florence St.John Heller turns 100. We'd like to join all Florence's friends and family in...
Gill Carne - Part 3
In this third and final reflection, Gill Carne recalls meetings with Lydiard’s last lord, Vernon St.John Viscount...