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Our AGM is on October 19th at 7pm, at the Reading Café in the Park. We’ll be discussing our progress this year, and thinking about next year’s activities and ideas. Don’t forget, our annual round news is published as A Year in the Park All are welcome to attend the AGM (not just members), so doContinue reading “AGM 2017”

FRP_YUMI_International Picnic Flyer We’re delighted to announce that our first event with YUMI is an International Picnic, on July 16th, from 11am to 2pm. Share international food, learn origami, plant up herb planters for the Cafe and get information about FRP and YUMI activities. Do bring a picnic and join in! Suitable for all ages.Continue reading “International Picnic (with gardening, obviously!)”

The Young Friends would like to know what local people think about the playground in the Park. Give us your ideas! There is an online form here: Thanks!  

The volunteer gardening group have been very active recently – and we have big plans for the next few months. The group takes on a wide variety of tasks, after discussion with the gardening team at the Council. More volunteers are always welcome. We started off the new year by planting eight trees in theContinue reading “Volunteer gardening”

Everyone is welcome to the Friends’ AGM. Come and let us know your thoughts for the next year … 7pm at the Reading Cafe. Entrance via Richardson St. If you are running late, after 7pm, ring  551489 for entry.

Guest post from York Urban Buzz: York Urban Buzz is taking York by storm, making the most of the city’s untapped potential for bee-friendly parks and gardens. Soon Rowntree Park and along the river by Millennium Bridge will be bursting with even more flowers, buzzing with bees, butterflies and many other pollinating insects. If youContinue reading “Getting Rowntree Park buzzing”

Great prizes to be won, for a creative portrait taken in the Park. Entries for the ‘Best Selfie’ category, or for a portrait by a photographer aged 0-6, 7-15 or 16 and over. Closing date is 10th July. More details here: https://www.formpl.us/form/5709683924926464/

Everyone is invited to a plant sale at Rowntree Park, on Saturday May 7th. It will run from 11am to 2pm, and will be located close to the Reading Cafe – look out for our tent! There will be seeds for children to plant (free for members of the Friends). There will be plenty ofContinue reading “Plant sale! May 7th”

The tennis courts at Rowntree Park are now being managed by the Rowntree Park Tennis club, under an agreement with the council. The public are now able to book and pay for use of the courts online, using the tennis club’s booking system.

The Birthday Party (aka the Summer Fair) will be on Sunday 17th July. We’re looking forward to another great day, with lots of community stalls, interesting activities, delicious food, fabulous music and much more. If you are interested in organising a stall or having an activity at the Party (or volunteering), please sign up byContinue reading “Birthday Party 2016”