Category Archives: Events

Apple Picking Time in October with Apple Day on 20th

Posted on September 3, 2019 by Jennifer Inskip Kirkby

The apples in the orchard are ripening nicely, but they are not yet ready for picking. The majority of the varieties need another month or so to mature – and we could do with some sun. If you look in … Continue reading →

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Dinosaurs Took Over the Park for the 2019 Children’s Gala

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Jennifer Inskip Kirkby

Despite the rain, there was a good attendance of new Friends and old. The Dinosaur Trail was especially popular with the children; as was the ever entertaining Professor Dan who worked his magic as he dodged the showers. For the … Continue reading →

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PROGRAMME FOR THE CHILDREN’S GALA 2 – 4.30PM, 1st SEPTEMBER 2019

Posted on September 1, 2019 by Jennifer Inskip Kirkby

2pm onwards Professor Dan 2pm Guiseley Brass Band 3.15pm Guiseley Brass 3.45pm Children’s Games 4pm Fancy Dress Parade 4.15pm Presentation of prizes and raffle draw 4.30 Close of Event There will be: Metal detecting and fossil hunting, A Dinosaur course … Continue reading →

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Notice from Codswallop Re the Tales Told Finale and Fireworks

Posted on June 23, 2019 by Jennifer Inskip Kirkby

“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 →

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2nd Guiseley Guides Upgade Suzannah’s Meadow

Posted on May 16, 2019 by Jennifer Inskip Kirkby

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 →

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2019 Spring Clean – 24 March

Posted on March 16, 2019 by Jennifer Inskip Kirkby
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Learning to Wassail

Posted on January 20, 2019 by Jennifer Inskip Kirkby

To get the Community Orchard into good shape and renovate some of the old apple trees in the Park some of the Friends are attending pruning courses run by the Orchard Project. We are also lucky to have people from … Continue reading →

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2019 Parkinson’s Park Events

Posted on January 16, 2019 by Jennifer Inskip Kirkby

Our 2019 Events will be as follows: over the year we may well add in new events and confirm dates when we know them.  We’ve also added several significant local and national anniversaries. EVENTS 24th March – 10.30am Great British … Continue reading →

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OUR 6TH LANTERN PARADE

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Jennifer Inskip Kirkby

Considering the dreadful weather the night before,  we were very lucky again with the Lantern Parade that the weather held.  Everyone came together to have another hour of fun bringing in the Parkinson’s Park lanterns from the Park to the … Continue reading →

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WELL DONE TO ALL FRIENDS

Posted on December 3, 2018 by Jennifer Inskip Kirkby

It has been a busy few weeks for community events. Advent Tree Dressing The Little Friends led by Becky Prosser and Karen Smith did a great job on Saturday 1st December kick starting the Advent Tree decorating. The weather was … Continue reading →

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