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”
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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”
Halloween Spooktacular!
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!”
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”