Author Archives: Jennifer Inskip Kirkby

About Jennifer Inskip Kirkby

Director and Vice Chair of Friends of Parkinson's Park CIC, Chair of Aireborough Neighbourhood Forum and Facilitator of Inskip One-Name Study. Has a degree in Local History (University of Cambridge), and Economics (University of Leeds). Now retired after a career as a Business Analyst and Advisor.

PARKINSON’S PARK FEATURES ON ITV CALENDAR PARK LIFE

Posted on October 22, 2020

Back in August 2020 we received an email from the Leeds Parks Forum; ITV Calendar were looking to “tell the story of quirky, interesting, pictorially stunning areas which are spaces valued by the locals and those who visit“. We knew … Continue reading →

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Parkinson's Park and COVID-19

Posted on March 22, 2020

Sorry to send another email on the subject of the virus, but this is an update on FOPP’s response. We have decided to leave all the gates open, so that people can walk in without touching latches – Martyn Hornsby … Continue reading →

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GREAT BRITISH SPRING CLEAN – WILL GO AHEAD 29TH MARCH

Posted on March 14, 2020

CANCELLED. SOCIAL DISTANCING MUST BE EVERYONE’S KEY AIM. Following public health advice from Keep Britain Tidy, this event will definitely run on 29th March, from 10.30an to 12 noon. But we all need to follow hygiene guidelines as follows. Do … Continue reading →

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SPRING EVENTS AND COVID-19

Posted on March 9, 2020

VE DAY PICNIC IN THE PARK – COVID 19 On 8th May we are planning to hold a Picnic in the Park event to celebrate VE Day. However, the spread of COVID 19 and advice to slow down the rate … Continue reading →

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NEW 2020 EVENTS CALENDAR

Posted on January 24, 2020

Great British Spring Clean – 28th March All year round Litter Free Guiseley do a fabulous job keeping our area clean and tidy. The Great British Spring Clean is the day everyone can get out and tidy a bit of … Continue reading →

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FOPP FRIENDS MEETING TO PLAN 2020 – 22 JANUARY, THE INGS

Posted on January 2, 2020

The Friends of Parkinson’s Park wish you are Happy New Year and hope everyone had a very good Christmas Break. The new year brings lots of opportunities for developing the Park further – the Orchard, wild flower area. a new … Continue reading →

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7TH LANTERN PARADE – SUNDAY 15TH DECEMBER 2019

Posted on December 13, 2019

Don’t Forget Friends of Parkinson’s Park Lantern Parade, Sunday 15th December, 3.45pm in the Park for a 4pm start. We parade down to the Cross for mince pies, and carols with Guiseley Brass Band. (Don’t forget to pick up a … Continue reading →

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Christmas Events

Posted on November 14, 2019
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Advent Tree Dressing 1st December

Posted on November 14, 2019
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APPLE JUICING DAY, 20TH OCTOBER, 2-4PM – ARRANGEMENTS

Posted on October 18, 2019

The apple juicing event will take place this Sunday in the Parkinson’s Park Community Orchard. If it is dreadful weather the event will be cancelled so please check here first if wet. We are pleased to offer this fun event … Continue reading →

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