Friends dressing the tree

The Advent tree has now been started in the Park; we would encourage people to take the opportunity to now add their own decorations as they pass,  and make a wish for the season and the coming year.   You can be as artistic,  or not,  as you like.  The idea is to create a colourful seasonal display that residents have done between them – as the season goes on, so the ‘artwork’ should hopefully grow.

Thank you to the people who came out on a cold, damp Saturday afternoon to start dressing the tree – particularly the children who had made and hung their own decorations.  Thank you as well to the ladies who have made some of the more intricate decorations and bunting.

Children have made decorations for the Advent tree

Friends have now also laboured to put down wood chippings on the paths that will be most used for the Lantern Parade.

Thank you to the dog walkers who were commandeered to take a wheelbarrow of chipping to a suitable spot, as they came through the gate:  especially Steve who took and filled a number of

Tree figures, knitted by a Guiseley resident of longstanding.

barrows up and down the hill

500 Bulbs to Plant

Come along and work off a few calories in the fresh air, enjoy some camaraderie with neighbours and help beautify the Park for next Spring.  This Saturday, 8th November, 10am to 12 noon, we will be planing daffodil bulbs in the Park on the lower slopes.  The daffodils’ have been supplied by Groundwork.

You will need to bring your own spade or bulb planter,  and obviously be aware that with the wind cutting across the valley, the Park can be chilly if the weather is so inclined, and slippery with mud if it has been raining.   There again,  it can bake in sunshine, and be glorious.

Meet at the Greenshaw Terrace Gate, or, for more information,  write a comment here,  or call 01943 877282