Dial S for Sunshine, by Adrian P Fayter January isn’t exactly the greatest time of year for those of us who suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder. But one good thing about my job is being able to leave the office while there’s still a bit of lacklustre daylight on offer, and, assuming I can cut myContinue reading “Words from the bench February 2014”
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Words from the bench 2013
My spot by Adrian Paul Fayter Early-autumn afternoons are the best times here. This warm, copper-coloured sunshine comes straight through the gap in the beech trees and lights up my spot like a halo; then it spreads along the path as the sun moves down to the west. Warm on your face, warming your heart. GoodContinue reading “Words from the bench 2013”
Ark in the Park
The Ark in the Park project aimed to build an amazing new pavilion, which floated when the park floods, but had level access for the rest of the time. The plans received planning permission but the Friends could not find sufficient funding. There is much more information available in out factfile here
Wild Life Projects
Wildlife projects The Friends received a grant from the Two Ridings Community Fund, to create a wildlife pond in Butcher Terrace Field, which was carried out in 2012. Plenty of wildlife has been seen using it – birds, frogs, beetles, damselflies, dragonflies etc. This links up with the improvements that the Friends made in theContinue reading “Wild Life Projects”
A Walk in the Park
Book about Rowntree Park In 2011 Chris and John Dowell published a history of the Park, on behalf of the Friends. It includes plenty of oral history from local people, as well as facts about the origins of the park, and its early history. Copies are kept in the city’s libraries. The book is currentlyContinue reading “A Walk in the Park”
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Meetings cancelled/postponed
We hope you are all enjoying the park, during this period of uncertainty; it’s a blessing that we can get back into it. As the Friends cannot organise any gatherings for the foreseeable future, we will not be meeting this Thursday. The next meeting after that is scheduled for June 25th, so we await theContinue reading “Meetings cancelled/postponed”
Green Woodworking Sessions
We are offering ‘Green Woodworking’ sessions for Home Educated children. Starting on Thursday 27th February 2020 1pm – 2.15 (running for 6 weeks) What is Green Woodworking? Green woodworking is a form of woodcraft that works unseasoned or “green” timber into finished items using handtools. It’s a lovely chance to work with the natural materialsContinue reading “Green Woodworking Sessions”
Forest School Spring Sessions
Booking is now open for our next set of Forest School sessions aimed at 2-5 year olds in Rowntree Park. Friday 28th of February- 3rd April 2020 10am-11.30am Places are strictly limited and must be booked in advance – see below Magical moments being nurtured in nature It is so important for children, and adults,Continue reading “Forest School Spring Sessions”
Big Kids Forest School 2020
Join us for monthly Saturday Forest school/bushcraft session aimed at children aged 6 and over. The next available dates are: Saturday 18th of April 1-2.30pm Saturday 16th of May 1-2.30pm SPECIAL event for 5-8 -year-olds We are also running a special session for 5-8 year olds: Saturday 16th May 10.30-11am Those who have beenContinue reading “Big Kids Forest School 2020”