Join us for a weekend Forest school/bushcraft session aimed at children aged 6 and over. Over the next few months, we will be running some sessions that will get the children outdoors and engaging with nature. Sessions will include a mix of: Fire lighting and campfire cooking Bushcrafts – using tools, knives, drills and sawsContinue reading “Bushcraft and Forest school session 6+”
Author Archives: Friends of Rowntree park
Information about Environment Agency plans
Many of you will be intending to go to the Environment Agency’s meeting about the Clementhorpe flood defences, on Monday 15th July 7pm at Southlands Methodist church, to find out more about the impact on the park, and on Terry Avenue and Butcher Terrace. The Environment Agency has just realised this document: 2019 FAQ Edition 1 whichContinue reading “Information about Environment Agency plans”
Forest School comes to Rowntree Park
We are excited to announce that Forest School sessions for children are coming to Rowntree Park this Autumn, starting on Friday 13th of September. Places are strictly limited and must be booked in advance. Magical moments being nurtured in nature It is so important for children, and adults, to spend time outdoors in nature. ForestContinue reading “Forest School comes to Rowntree Park”
We’re a charity!
We’re pleased to announce that the Friends are now a charity, having successfully completed an application to the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Our charity will be number 1183948. This probably won’t make much outward difference – we’ve always strived to keep our standards high! – but we will need to fill in moreContinue reading “We’re a charity!”
The old park-keeper’s flat; holiday let or is there an alternative option?
Reprinted from Friends newsletter, in case there are subscribers who are not members of the Friends: As you will be aware, the council approved plans to turn the old park keepers flat above the cafe to a holiday let. The original planning application was withdrawn at the start of this year from a number ofContinue reading “The old park-keeper’s flat; holiday let or is there an alternative option?”
Wild Life Day
We care about our local wildlife and know you do too! The park has a vibrant mix of birds, animals and insects and we love them all! Come along to our Wild Life Day in Rowntree Park to find out more about the types of wildlife we have in the park and engage with ourContinue reading “Wild Life Day”
Enchanted Woodland
Join us in the ‘Enchanted Woodland’ area of Rowntree Park. If you listen quietly you will hear whispers…it is rumoured that elves and fairies live here! We’d love you to join us for crafts and activities in the woods. Make your own mystical woodland creatures and create them a home! Follow the trail and findContinue reading “Enchanted Woodland”
Becoming a charity!
Over the past 12 months, our income has increased quite substantially due to grants, increased membership and income from events we run for the community. We are now in the happy place of having to apply to formalise our position with an application for charitable status as an Incorporated Organisation. We would like to doContinue reading “Becoming a charity!”
Rowntree Park History Project
Rowntree Park is so important to many of us, and a great place to spend time together as a family, relax and unwind. The park has changed many times over the years since it’s opening in 1921. We are inviting children aged 6-13 (approx) to join us for an interactive History session about the parkContinue reading “Rowntree Park History Project”
Update on the flat above the cafe
Two of the Friends’ committee attended the meeting of the Council’s Executive yesterday evening (14th Feb), and spoke about the Friends’ concerns about the plans to create a holiday flat in the former park-keepers accommodation. We had previously added our comments on the planning application (see the planning portal with the reference number 18/02255/FUL) andContinue reading “Update on the flat above the cafe”