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On the back of our highly successful June 2023 ‘Make Space for Girls’ in Rowntree Programme of free events and activities for older girls, we were offered funding from the local council ward to extend the programme through the summer holidays. Through July and August, we hosted an additional 18 events including dance, art sessions,Continue reading “Summer events & Activities as part of ‘Make Space for Girls’ 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?”

‘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”

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”

Together with the University of York, we ran an event on Saturday 5th of November to share research and also get the views of park users on the topic of ‘Do different genders use parks differently?’ Thank you to all who stopped by, despite the weather! The event was part of the Festival and SocialContinue reading “Do different genders use parks differently?”

 Orienteering for all!   WEDNESDAY 29TH JUNE 2022, start between 6.30 – 7.15pm EBORienteers Event Join in the fun, challenge and educational experience of orienteering in & around the park. This event aims to appeal to young children and families as well as to experienced orienteers.Low cost: only Seniors £3.00 and Juniors £2.00, plus free dibber hire.  TerrainContinue reading “Orienteering in Rowntree Park – June 2022”

Have yourselves some festive fun with our Christmas craft packs for children. A perfect pack for you to use in a lovely ‘crafternoon’ together. A fun family activity and festive to boot! The pack includes:A wooden lantern – build and decorate (LED candle included)2 Wooden 3D hanging stars to decorate2 wood slices – 1 toContinue reading “Children’s Christmas Craft Packs 2021”

The FRP have just over 800 members. Around 240 completed the survey. The age range of respondents wasn’t collected but from the data we do have – the majority (around 65%) of members are over 50. However we cannot comment on the age range who completed the survey as age wasn’t asked on this occasion. Continue reading “Members Survey Autumn 2021”

Why not download this free sheet and take it out and about in Rowntree Park! Perfect for keeping little ones occupied and exoploring nature! The Autumn Scavenger sheet was created for us by at Catkin & co (who create nature resources, kits and crafts for kids). We will also have some printed copies in theContinue reading “Autumn Scavenger Hunt!”