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MIND – Mental Health and Wellbeing programme in Rowntree park
York Mind are running a Mental Health and Well-being Activities Programme that is funded by City of York Council. York Mind is working in partnership with a number of groups including the Friends of Rowntree Park to provide a programme of activities for people to get involved in. These sessions are free to take partContinue reading “MIND – Mental Health and Wellbeing programme in Rowntree park”
Flood Defence work affects Rowntree Park
From Monday 17th of May 2021, the Environment Agency are scheduled to change access to Terry Avenue whilst flood defence work is carried out at Clementhorpe. This work will mean that parts of Terry Avenue are closed for around 12 months. Vehicles, pedestrians and bikes will no longer be able to access town via TerryContinue reading “Flood Defence work affects Rowntree Park”
Clifton Green Primary School 6PM
Class 6PM Some of the poems in the children’s collection have been inspired by the work of Valerie Bloom. A fox as red as the ripest cherries, It barely eats any ripe berries, As strong as an ox, Even though it’s a tiny little fox, As sleepy as an owl, Listen to its little growl,Continue reading “Clifton Green Primary School 6PM”
Clifton Green Primary School 6G
Class 6G Some of the poems in the children’s collection have been inspired by the work of Valerie Bloom. Do you enjoy the breeze? And do you like the bees? For a small flower just like you Fields that you live in split in two Or even parks Do you ever feel afraid of theContinue reading “Clifton Green Primary School 6G”
The park is closed today
Daniela Nunnari The park is closed today, due to flooding. The gates are shut, but look and you may see the swans and ducks who still swim through their watery home. The tops of trees reach up for air and everywhere are glimpses of the swings and slides, the fun that hides, beneath the surface. Continue reading “The park is closed today”
On Beauty, War, Remembrance and… Geese
David Rowsell, Trustee Friends of Rowntree Park I love Rowntree Park and in particular its lake… But why at 6.30am on a cold December morning late in 2020 do I find myself flat on my back in its freezing water…? The answer is flipping geese… in particular Canada geese. For over three years now IContinue reading “On Beauty, War, Remembrance and… Geese”
The Nature of Rowntree Park
Alisha Langhorn, age 13 It was one of the sunniest days in Yorkshire, when all the birds were chirping and all the geese were flying around the park. The geese always love to swim in the pond with their babies which sounds quite nice for them to do during a sunny day. There are lotsContinue reading “The Nature of Rowntree Park”
As the white flakes of snow
Edward Shakeshaft, age 11 As the white flakes of snow cascaded down on the reticent roads; the hushed breeze sliced through the air. A distant tweet of a bird and a faraway bark of a dog were the only noises. The trees had been caked in snow and the many alluring forests dazzled in theContinue reading “As the white flakes of snow”
thoughts flow
Abby Levers, age 18 The poem below surrounds the topic of mental health, and how sharing one’s thoughts and emotions can not only help themselves through recovery but also aid others in their own understanding and growth; the image of water is used to symbolise this. It is called “thoughts flow” and is written purposefullyContinue reading “thoughts flow”