Author Archives: andyeyeam

Posted on November 30, 2025 by andyeyeam

Lets make this a special Christmas event We would ask that paraders stick to the pavements and do not stray onto the road. And, as always, that children are accompanied by adults and dogs kept under close control. If the … Continue reading →

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Great British Spring Clean: Join the Litter Heroes

Posted on March 16, 2025 by andyeyeam

Parkinson’s Park is taking part in the Great British Spring Clean, organized by Keep Britain Tidy. Saturday 22nd March, 10 am – 12 noon.Meet at the Farm gate.Litter pickers and bags provided. Litter-picking is a simple action. It can make … Continue reading →

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Supporting Purple4Polio at Parkinson’s Park This Spring

Posted on March 9, 2025 by andyeyeam

Parkinson’s Park is lovely this time of year, where you can enjoy fresh air and spring flowers. This year, the park supports a great cause: Purple4Polio. Parkinson’s Park has teamed up with Aireborough Rotary Club. They have planted purple crocus … Continue reading →

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Christmas Lantern Parade

Posted on November 30, 2024 by andyeyeam

🎅✨ Time to embrace the festive spirit—dust off your Santa hats, don your antlers, and rock those cozy Christmas jumpers. 🎄 🎶 🎄✨ Please join us for our well established Christmas Lantern Parade which returns on Sunday, December 15th, bringing … Continue reading →

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CANCELLED – Apple Day- 20th October 2024 – 1pm to 2pm

Posted on September 28, 2024 by andyeyeam

CANCELLED DUE TO THE POOR WEATHER FORECAST TOMORROW’S APPLE DAY IS CANCELLED Sorry to all those looking forward do it. Apple Day is an autumnal celebration of one of our most popular fruits. We celebrate the diversity of apple varieties, … Continue reading →

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Hazard – fallen tree branch through wood

Posted on August 6, 2021 by andyeyeam

Please be aware that the unseasonal and inclement weather has brought down a branch from one of the Oak trees that lines the path that run up through the wooded area. Please take great care if using that part of … Continue reading →

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RAUCOUS,SHAMELESS, NOISY – THE DAWN CHORUS !

Posted on April 30, 2021 by andyeyeam

This morning, in the early hours that coincided with sunrise, a group of us ventured out onto the Park to experience one of nature’s true splendours, the famous “Springtime Dawn Chorus”. Binoculars at the ready Bleary eyed and fuelled with … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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Annual Children’s Gala

Posted on September 22, 2016 by andyeyeam

On Sunday September 4th, FOPP held its Annual Children’s Gala, with the topical theme of Parkinson’s Park goes to Rio! The weather seemed to match our theme, but overall a great day was had by all with mini-Olympics, Community Games … Continue reading →

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Bog Garden for the Park

Posted on September 22, 2016 by andyeyeam

On the 30th August the installation of the Bog Garden took place. It was a warm sunny day and we were very fortunate to have the input from a group called Open Country who drew up the plan and the … Continue reading →

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