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.

Notice from Codswallop Re the Tales Told Finale and Fireworks

Posted on June 23, 2019

“The Tales Told festival kicked off in truly chaotic style today 22nd June, and we’re here to give you a little warning for the end of our festival!” “On the 29th June between 8-10pm we’re having our annual Festival Finale … Continue reading →

Posted in Events

2nd Guiseley Guides Upgade Suzannah’s Meadow

Posted on May 16, 2019

On a beautiful May evening yesterday the 2nd Guiseley Guides and their leaders helped the Friends plant out flowers in Suzannah’s Meadow.  This will help build up a nectar rich habitat to encourage bees and butterflies. When the Bellway Estate … Continue reading →

Posted in Ecology, Events, Facilities

Growing An Orchard

Posted on May 4, 2019

“Within the woodland flow’ry gladed, By the oak tree’s mossy root, The shining grass blade timber shaded Now do quiver on the foot, And birds do whistle overhead, And water’s bubbling in its bed, And there for me the apple … Continue reading →

Posted in Ecology, Facilities

2019 Spring Clean – 24 March

Posted on March 16, 2019
Image | Posted on March 16, 2019

I wandered lonely as a cloud ……

Posted on March 1, 2019

Well, we haven’t quite reached Wordsworth’s standards but over the years the Friends have planted many daffodil bulbs in the Park courtesy of the charity Groundwork who work to provide ‘green places’  with the aim that People who live in … Continue reading →

Posted in Ecology

Winter Work

Posted on January 31, 2019

The New Year has seen a number of maintenance jobs completed around the Park.   Firstly,  woodchip has been laid on the bottom path to help making walking easier.   Thanks to Shaun Smith and helper from Elite Garden Maintenance for this. … Continue reading →

Posted in Ecology, Facilities, Regeneration

Lunar Eclipse Over Parkinson’s Park

Posted on January 21, 2019

Lunar eclipse over Parkinson’s Park around 4.40am, this is nearly total eclipse. Across the moon are some tree branches. As the eclipse became almost total, some birds began to sing. This is as close as I can get it to … Continue reading →

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