A huge thank you to all who entered our Photograph competition that closed at the end of October 2019. We had a lovely range of images showing different aspects of the park. All finalists images will go into a display to be hosted in Rowntree Park reading cafe at the start of 2020. All finalistsContinue reading “Photograph Competition 2019”
Author Archives: Friends of Rowntree park
Our AGM
Our first AGM as a charity took place last month. We were pleased to be able to celebrate lots of successes, and to discuss plans for the year ahead, in a wide-ranging meeting. You can read about some of our work in the Year in the Park document YitP 2019
Woods for Wellbeing Winter sessions
Escape from the stress of life and take some time to unwind and connect with nature. Join us for ‘Woods for Wellbeing’ sessions in the beautiful setting of Rowntree Park’s woods. The next sessions now available to book are: Friday 22nd of November 2019 – 12.30-2pm Saturday 14th of December 2019 – 10.30-12pm JoinContinue reading “Woods for Wellbeing Winter sessions”
Festive Forest School Big Kids
Join us for a ‘festive-themed’ Saturday Forest school/bushcraft session aimed at children aged 6 and over. Saturday 14th of December 1-2.30pm We’re getting festive for our December ‘Big Kids’ forest school. This month we’re using green woodcraft skills to make mini reindeer and Christmas decorations. There will be sawing, hammering and hand drilling all followedContinue reading “Festive Forest School Big Kids”
Forest School Sessions – 2-5 year olds
Booking is now open for our second set of Forest School sessions aimed at 2-5 year olds in Rowntree Park. Friday 8th of November to Friday 13th of December 2019 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 forContinue reading “Forest School Sessions – 2-5 year olds”
Paid work available!
Wanted: freelance consultant to set up volunteer management systems for us We’re a busy charity, looking after the welfare of the park and its users. Traditionally the Friends offered a range of family-friendly events, and also acted as a representative body, for the council and other bodies. However, increasingly we’re taking on additional activities andContinue reading “Paid work available!”
Christmas Crafts – Children’s Event
Join us to make natural Christmas decorations and generally get into the mood for Christmas! Saturday 30th of November 10am or 10.30am start times (end by 12pm) For children age 2-15 (Little ones will need a lot more parent/carer help) We will be crafting on the cafe balcony this year! Wrap up warm, get aContinue reading “Christmas Crafts – Children’s Event”
Christmas Wreath Making
Get festive with the Friends! Join us for our annual Christmas Wreath Making session on Saturday 7th of December. You can choose to start at 10am or 11am. It generally takes an hour or a bit longer, but stay as long as you like! This popular event is back! We will be based on theContinue reading “Christmas Wreath Making”
Forest School 6+ – November session
Join us for a Saturday Forest school/bushcraft session aimed at children aged 6 and over. Saturday 16th of November 1-2.30pm We started running these sessions in September and they have proved very popular. We intend to run the sessions monthly. The sessions will get children outdoors and engaging with nature. Sessions will include a mixContinue reading “Forest School 6+ – November session”
Wood for Wellbeing – adult mindfulness and crafts
Escape from the stress of life and take some time to unwind and connect with nature. Join us for ‘Woods for Wellbeing’ in the beautiful setting of Rowntree Park woods on Continue reading “Wood for Wellbeing – adult mindfulness and crafts”