Inspired by newly formed charity – Make Space for Girls – we want to look at older girls views of Rowntree Park and find out how it is used, or perhaps not used. You can read more about the background to this project below which highlights research and findings of studies in the UK andContinue reading “Girls and Public Parks – the right to equal play.”
Author Archives: Friends of Rowntree park
Ordinary Socks
Adela Parzanese Ordinary socks. Ordinary life. With ups and downs, Colourful, but grey sometimes. Ordinary lives, we see pass by. Hailstorms, rain, wind and blue skies. Ordinary life; a mother who nurtures a baby while pushing the other in the pram. Ordinary lives, of those who see the smiles, but never the scars. Socks, shoes,Continue reading “Ordinary Socks”
Thank You, Dear Rowntree, For Your Lovely Park
Mieke Jackson Thank you, dear Rowntree, for your lovely Park, And a very happy Hundredth Year! You’ve given us all space to play and ‘lark’, And created memories so dear. My childhood walks to that special green place, Were so serene and beautiful for me, My own three just loved it, they said it wasContinue reading “Thank You, Dear Rowntree, For Your Lovely Park”
Memories from a local lad
Tony Huntington We know that when Joseph Rowntree gave Rowntree Park to the people of York he did so as a memorial to those who died in the First World War and for the benefit of generations of York people. At the time he would not have known just how much York people have benefited. Continue reading “Memories from a local lad “
The Park
Mary Baker Ducks quacking, geese honking, all competing for food Squirrels scampering in trees and undergrowth Birds singing, making their nests Sun shining, warming the cold spring day Trees budding, flowers peeking up awakening from their winter’s sleep Children laughing Babies crying Mums chattering Dogs yapping Tennis balls popping Skateboards scooting Balls thudding on theContinue reading “The Park”
The Amazon’s Song
Kate Newton – Age 13 I used to belong to the rainforest, long, long ago. We were one and the same; a singular being. I grew alongside the trees. The roots were my bones. My pulse matched the ebb and flow of the crystalline river-sea- it’s waters were the blood in my veins. Everything thatContinue reading “The Amazon’s Song”
Sun Blazes In The Sky
Oscar Watson – Age 6 Sun blazes in the sky, Waiting for us to come outside, Clouds above, Earth below, Always listening for us to go, and play.
Rowntree Park Is Very Big
Summer Langhorn – Age 13 Rowntree Park is very big and fun to have a family day out. There is also a cafe for people to go and get some food or a cup of tea to keep them warm. Even in the summer there is an ice cream van sometimes near the cafe. ThereContinue reading “Rowntree Park Is Very Big”
Pedal Down
Natalie Roe There had been few moments in my life that had truly been a turning point. I didn’t think a jam sandwich would feature so prominently in one of them. Years later, I would look back at moments that had been branches, choices where life could have gone one way or another. But theContinue reading “Pedal Down”
If We Stare Long Enough…
Caroline Cox If we stare long enough this is what we see: a fox in a field, a butterfly, a glorious, working bee. If we stare long enough the nature comes to us; a ladybird, a blue tit a wild rabbit, a thrush. If we stare long enough and open our eyes to see, aContinue reading “If We Stare Long Enough… “