Howling Half term fun this Halloween in Rowntree Park Calling all witches and wizards, the Young Friends of Rowntree Park would like to invite you to our Halloween Spooktacular! Thursday 31st of October – 10am or 10.30 am start (until 12pm) A mix of storytelling and crafts with a magic touch! Make your own magicalContinue reading “Halloween Spooktacular!”
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Forest School October session
Join us for a weekend Forest school/bushcraft session aimed at children aged 6 -12 taking place on Saturday, October 19th 1-2.30pm in Rowntree Park. Places are strictly limited and MUST be booked in advance. Sessions over the next few months will include a mix of: Fire lighting and campfire cooking Bushcrafts – using tools, knives,Continue reading “Forest School October session”
Rowntree Park Photograph Competition 2019
We are pleased to announce that we are holding a photography competition for images taken in the park. There are a range of categories and ages groups that you can enter. You are welcome to submit up to 3 images in each category. Categories: People in our parks: such as people walking, jogging, cycling, picnicking,Continue reading “Rowntree Park Photograph Competition 2019”
Woods for Well Being
Adult mindfulness and crafts in nature Escape from the stress of life and take some time to unwind and connect with nature. Join us for our first women’s natural craft and mindfulness session in the beautiful setting of Rowntree Park woods on Friday 20th September 1-2.30pm. Join us a learn a new skill and craftContinue reading “Woods for Well Being”
Bushcraft and Forest school session 6+
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+”
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”