Friends of Parkinson's Park CIC

Welcome to Parkinson’s Park

Posted on May 10, 2017 by andyeyeam

Parkinson’s Park sits on the hillside behind the old Crompton Parkinson site on Netherfield Road: access is via entrances on Kelcliffe Lane, Greenshaw Terrace, Parkinson Way, Nethercliffe Crescent and Hillside Avenue. This historic area was given to the people of Guiseley to use as a park by Frank & Albert Parkinson in the 1930’s: it has been used for walks, play, and events ever since . Now owned by Bellway Homes, basic maintenance is done by Meadfleet The Friends of Parkinson’s Park CIC (FOPP) was set up to once again make the Park an attractive green space for community use and events, whilst helping to manage its varied natural habitats. On these pages you can read the history, examine the ecology and sign up to follow and comment on progress – as well as tell us your own stories of the park.

New Year In The Planning

Posted on January 12, 2019 by Jennifer Inskip Kirkby

The Friends of Parkinson’s Park would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year. Planning is now underway for the 2019 maintenance and event schedule for the Park and now is the time for ideas for Park improvements or events you would like to get involved in – email us on parkinsonspark@gmail.com with suggestions.

Work on trees safety has already been done by Meadfleet, and we are planning on putting more woodchip paths down just as soon as we’ve sourced supplies and funds. The Farmgate is in need of repair, along with the latches on two other gates, and that is in hand. We will also be installing a new gate near the top bench to replace the one that got vandalised Continue reading →

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HAPPY CHRISTMAS FROM PARLIAMENT

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Jennifer Inskip Kirkby

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OUR 6TH LANTERN PARADE

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Jennifer Inskip Kirkby

Considering the dreadful weather the night before, we were very lucky again with the Lantern Parade that the weather held. Everyone came together to have another hour of fun bringing in the Parkinson’s Park lanterns from the Park to the Town Cross, and singing carols to the sound of Guiseley Brass Band.

This is a truly community affair with many different people doing their part and giving of their time and skill. The cast list this year was as follows and we’d like to thank everyone.

PROJECT MANAGERS
Parade – Jennifer Kirkby
Refreshments – Chris Parapia
Music and Announcers – Vivien Hornsby Smith

MUSIC AND ANNOUNCERS
Guiseley Brass Band
Drums- Jacob Phillips, Codswallop
– Variety of Children
Welcome – Micky Munro (Guiseley Baptists)
Carol calling – Roger Smith (Guiseley Methodists)
Blessing – David Pickett (St Oswalds)

LANTERN CARRIERS
Peter Kirkby
Martyn Smith
Brian Gill
Diane Gill
Andy Cheetham
Jack Cheetham
Stuart Andrew
Michelle Phillips
LANTERNS MADE BY Lucy Phillips

REFRESHMENTS
Chris Parapia
Barbara Winfield
Guiseley Working Mens Club
Sian Cartwright – Buns and pies

MARSHALLS
Josie Brooks
Davide Tkac
Jennifer Kirkby
Vivien Hornsby Smith
Nicola Parkinson
Leekie Parapia
Carolone Herries – Carol Sheets

PHOTOGRAPHY
Leekie Parapia

STREET DRESSING
Karen Smith and Residents

ADVENT TREE DRESSING
Little Friends of Parkinson’s Park

SPONSORS
PA System – Cllr Graham Latty/Andy Cheetham
Blue Residential
Woodchip – Brooks Ecological
Gazebo – Guiseley Lights

PUBLICITY
Leaflet Design – Lucy Phillips
Churches – Vivien Hornsby Smith
Digital – Jennifer Kirkby
Delivery – Becky James and children
Josie Brooks

If there is something you would like to do on next year’s parade just let us know – we are always open to all ideas.

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LANTERN PARADE ARRANGMENTS

Posted on December 15, 2018 by Jennifer Inskip Kirkby

Well the Friends’ 6th annual Lantern Parade takes place tomorrow; we are looking forward to it, and hoping for decent weather.

Below is the route we will take led by the large Lanterns and the Sound of the Mill band. If you want to join in the band be in the park for 3.45pm and talk with Jacob Phillips who will have some spare ‘implements’.

Make sure you pick up a carol sheet either when you come in or when you leave the Park – they will be by the Farmgate which is our exit route.

Bring wellies, and lanterns.

This year a number of people on the route have decorated their gardens so big thanks to them.

As last year, we’ll stop in Kelcliffe Grove for a few minutes for people with little ones to catch up. Please do keep to the pavements, and if there are any problems there will be a number of marshalls in ‘yellow vests’ as well as first aid and a fire blanket !!

If the weather is too wet, we’ll take a rain check at lunchtime and move the event to Guiseley Methodist Church. We’ll still parade down from the Park at 4pm with whoever wants to do that, but the carols will be from 4.20pm in the Methodist Hall. Check on Facebook or the website to see if we’ve decided to do this.

Finally, there will be two photographers taking pictures, so if there is anyone who does not want to appear in a photograph that may be used for publicity please tell one of the marshalls.

Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow.

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LOCAL GIVING MATCH FUNDING – GROW A TENNER

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Jennifer Inskip Kirkby

THIS HAS NOW ENDED. Friends of Parkinson’s Park are asking people to help raise money for our annual events eg Children’s Gala, Lantern Parade, Apple Day, Bird Watching through Localgiving’s Grow Your Tenner 2018 match funding campaign.

Grow Your Tenner 2018 will start tomorrow on 11th December 2018 at 10am and will run until the match funding runs out (or 10th January 2019 – whichever comes first).

People can donate Continue reading →

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