The Friends of Rowntree Park hosted a Public Consultation on Thursday 28th of September 2023 regarding our plans to create a community space in the former park keepers lodge above the York Explore cafe. The consultation was held in advance of submitting a planning application – which we aim to submit in Autumn 2023. PleaseContinue reading “Rowntree Park Lodge – A community building project”
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‘Make Space for Girls’ June programme of events in Rowntree Park celebration!
Through June 2023 we have been running a programme of events and activities in Rowntree Park aimed at older girls. The focus is on empowering teenage girls and expanding their access to public spaces, and as part of their ongoing project on making the park more ‘welcoming’ to older girls. The month long programme ofContinue reading “‘Make Space for Girls’ June programme of events in Rowntree Park celebration!”
How can boys and men support the ‘Make Space for Girls’ project in Rowntree Park?
A few people have asked how they can be an ‘ally’ of our project to make Rowntree Park more ‘welcoming’ to older girls, so below are some ideas on how you can support. Our ‘Make Space for Girls’ in Rowntree Park is focused on finding ways to make Rowntree Park more welcoming to older girls.Continue reading “How can boys and men support the ‘Make Space for Girls’ project in Rowntree Park?”
Women and girls’ safety in parks
Leeds University hosted an important conference on the 10-11th of May 2023 on the topic of Women and girls’ safety in parks. The Friends of Rowntree Park charity Manager, Abigail Gaines, was a presenter at the event sharing the work she’s been doing on older girls and the park. The conference was linked to newContinue reading “Women and girls’ safety in parks”
‘Art in the park’ 2023 – call out for artists!
Would you like to have your art work displayed in Rowntree Park this summer? After the success of Art in the Park for the last two years, the Friends of Rowntree Park are launching their third year of ‘Art in the Park’ and we are looking for York based/related artists who’d like to submit workContinue reading “‘Art in the park’ 2023 – call out for artists!”
Make Space for Girls – June Programme of events in Rowntree Park
‘Make Space for Us’ – Older Girls and Rowntree Park Can you help?We are putting together a programme of events/activities this June in Rowntree Park that is aimed at older girls, and we’d love you to be involved in running a one off event/session or a series of sessions. For why, and what, read on…Continue reading “Make Space for Girls – June Programme of events in Rowntree Park”
2024 Newsletters
You can read our members newsletters using the months below. The newsletter goes out in the first couple of weeks of each month to keep our members up to date with what is happening in the park. This includes volunteering, events, projects, activities and also any other news relevant to Rowntree Park and its users.Continue reading “2024 Newsletters”
Wassailing – Rowntree Park Sunday 5th of February 2023
Wassailing has ancient roots in Britain, but in the 21st century it’s fun to learn about this tradition and create our own version of this old custom. Therefore on Sunday 15th of January we are holding our own Wassail in Rowntree Park, just before it starts to get dark. We aren’t wassailing ‘experts’, or pagans,Continue reading “Wassailing – Rowntree Park Sunday 5th of February 2023”
Our Guide to staying warm outdoors
Forest School top tips for keeping warm when outside in winter! Here at Rowntree Park Forest School we play outside all year round, whatever the weather. The children get so much from being outdoors, especially as the weather changes. It’s a great learning experience and brilliant for building resilience. Going outside when it’s raining, coldContinue reading “Our Guide to staying warm outdoors“
Friends of Rowntree Park members survey 2022
Key summary of feedback: Members are very grateful for the work the FRP do – although many can’t volunteer they contribute financially through membership. Gardening, biodiversity/environmental issues plus mental health and wellbeing programme seen as an incredibly importantly part of our work. The events and community feel created by the events and projects is appreciated.Continue reading “Friends of Rowntree Park members survey 2022”