We are pleased to announce the 2012 Photo competition. This year we have an theme of “Beauty in the Park” and this can be interpreted in any way you wish. All photos must be taken in the park. There will be three categories: Under 16, Amateur, and Enthusiast or Professional, with prizes kindly donated byContinue reading “2012 Rowntree Park Photo Competition”
Author Archives: Friends of Rowntree park
Sights and sounds of spring
These ladybirds think it’s time to get up and get active in February’s sunshine. We spotted them on the little bridge over the stream, when they came out of nooks and crannies, within the bridge as well as the wooden steps over the flood wall. We also listened to the sound of the woodpeckers, who areContinue reading “Sights and sounds of spring”
March’s Story – Squirrelled Away
I think it’s safe to say that Spring has arrived in Rowntree Park. There is birdsong to be heard and the sun is shining onto the waters of the lake that were solid ice only two short weeks ago. Everything looks very fresh and green, and the air is noticeably warmer. There are buds onContinue reading “March’s Story – Squirrelled Away”
Council budget proposals
Tracks in the snow The council has announced its budget proposals for next year. For the Parks and Open Spaces team, they are proposing to cut one Ranger post (the team already has one vacant Ranger post) and three gardening posts, as part of a review of gardening and attendant cover. This will be discussed atContinue reading “Council budget proposals”
February’s Story – sheep in sheep’s clothing
Once upon a time there was a small hill town not far from here called Shipton. In fact, there were lots of towns called Shipton, or Skipton – some of them are still there – and the name meant – and still means – ‘sheep town’. In this particular Shipton there were a few peopleContinue reading “February’s Story – sheep in sheep’s clothing”
Park stories
Lara McClure (Very Young Friends of Rowntree Park) will be sharing a children’s story on this site, every month. The story will have the same theme as this month’s Very Young Friends meeting, so this month it’ll be ‘Wool’ – a bit of a yarn, perhaps? Look out for the first story, in the nextContinue reading “Park stories”
First meeting of 2012
All are welcome to the Friends’ first meeting of 2012, on Wednesday the 18th January, 7.30 at Clementhorpe Community Centre, Lower Ebor St. These are always informal and friendly meetings, Friends and other interested people are all equally welcome. They cover Friends’ activities and other activities in the Park over the next few months andContinue reading “First meeting of 2012”
Rangers’ news
Two of the council’s rangers have some excellent news; Rachel Simpson married recently (keeping her Simpson email address at the council) and Clair Merrifield has gone off on maternity leave. Congratulations to Rachel and all the best to Clair! The Rangers’ conservation sessions at the Park are on Monday 23rd January and Monday 19th March, 1pm to 3pm inContinue reading “Rangers’ news”
New year, new website
Welcome to our new website; we hope you like it. We hope to keep it up to date with all the news on the Park and its Friends, and look forward to your comments and contributions.
Found when digging the pond
We knew that the wildlife pond was going into an area of the park that had been used as a dump. After about 20cm of top soil, we were into a layer of dumped domestic debris – bottles, jars, bits of twisted metal, part of a doll’s face, even a chunk of hymn book. Most of thisContinue reading “Found when digging the pond”