Return of Jubilee Plaque

The Queen’s Jubilee Plaque that was stolen last Christmas has now been refurbished and returned to its place under the Jubilee Tree which is part of the Queen’s Green Canopy. We’d like to thank everyone who helped in it’s return and repair.

We’d also like to thank Phil Todd, Gavin Birkett and the Honey Badgers Explorer Scout Unit (ESU) for creating a tree pit around the Jubilee Tree in July. And also to Phil Todd and Roger Garnett for putting the plaque back in place. Fingers cross there are no more Jubilee Tree happenings !

New Bug Hotel

Another casualty of vandalism was the old bug hotel, which had been made by the local cubs. However, we are very pleased that Year 4 from Guiseley Primary School helped us create a lovely new one in July. The hotel is in the top copse which was cleared and tidied. Then it was built using waste wood and pallets, the children then filled it with a variety of bricks, pipes, wood and cones – donated and collected by various people.

Atop the new hotel is a shiny new name plate. We hope the bugs enjoy using it

Children’s Gala 2023

We are pleased to announce this year’s Children’s Gala on 3rd September, the theme is Superheroes.

Heritage Open Day

FoPP will be taking part in Heritage Open Days this year with a talk and film on the social life of Crompton Prakinson’s on 8th September, 2pm in St Oswald’s Church, where there will also be a display of Crompton’s memorabilia. Details here.

Frank Parkinson, known as Britain’s shyest millionaire in the 1930’s, together with brother Albert, ran a family business in Guiseley that was also a highly renown international company. Their staff were at the heart of this successful company, and the brothers ensured that there was a full programme of social activities.

The event involves an introduction to the Parkinson brothers and their legacy by Jennifer Kirkby of Friends of Parkinson’s Park, followed by a film made by ex Crompton employee David Myers, ‘MEMORIES OF SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AT CROMPTON PARKINSON’S GUISELEY FACTORY‘ as remembered by staff. It features the Children’s Gala, Horticultural Show, Annual Events and the legacy of the Parkinson brothers which continues into 2023.

St Oswald’s will also be running an open day on 9th September. Details here.