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The History of Parkinsons Park
A thoroughly enjoyable evening last night as the guests of Aireborough Historical Society who invited David Myers and myself to talk about the History of Parkinson’s Park, and show some of the films that David has made in the past … Continue reading →
Rainbows Plan A Queen’s Green Canopy
Rainbows, Brownies and Guides planted a bank of fruit bearing trees for the Queen’s Green Canopy along Jubilee Walk in Parkinson’s Park on Sunday 4th December 2022. The late Queen Elizabeth decided that her legacy for her Platinum Jubilee would … Continue reading →
FOPP STALL GUISELEY CHRISTMAS LIGHTS MARKET 27 NOVEMBER, 2 – 6PM
We hope to see you tomorrow at our stall at Guiseley Christmas Lights Market. Come and say hello. We’ve got the following on offer: Don’t forget to also visit St Oswald’s Christmas Tree Festival, which opens tomorrow. We’ve put up one … Continue reading →
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The Queen’s Green Canopy Legacy
Like so many across our Nation we mourn the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II; she had a unique and simple power to make us happy. That is why we loved her. As public figures come and go she … Continue reading →
ORCHARD NOW PROTECTED BY THE GUISELEY DRAGON
The dragon has been important in Northern European cultures for millenia; as seen in artefacts, poems and sagas. Its symbolism is complex but includes courage, watchfulness and protection – dragons can be good, or bad. Iron Age Britons, Anglo Saxons … Continue reading →
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PARKINSON’S PARK REMEMBERS
This year, 2021, is the 100th Anniversary of the founding of The Royal British Legion, set up to help members of the Armed Forces and their families after World War I – a task they continue to do. The Guiseley … Continue reading →
New Year 2021
Hope smiles from the threshold of the year to come,Whispering “it will be happier”.~ Alfred Lord Tennyson – The Foresters 1892 2020 A Year of Learning Well, 2020 did not work out as we had planned, but overall it is probably … Continue reading →
PARKINSON’S PARK FEATURES ON ITV CALENDAR PARK LIFE
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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I-Spy Trail Leaflets Now Available
Along with our new Ecology and Geology information board, we have designed an I-Spy Trail for children to learn about the different habitats in the Park and spot some of the key nature items in each. If you would like … Continue reading →
GUISELEY’S GREAT BRITISH STORY
Parkinson’s Park had the first Guiseley heritage interpretation boards put up today (23rd August 2018), the culmination of a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee heritage project sponsored by the Heritage Lottery Fund and run by Jennifer Kirkby and Barbara Winfield of … Continue reading →
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