Category Archives: Facilities

Cycling in the Park

Posted on June 23, 2019 by

This is NOT an official notice that has been put up by either owners Bellway, Management Company Meadfleet, or the Friends of Parkinson’s Park.  In line with Leeds BYELAWS FOR PLEASURE GROUNDS, PUBLIC WALKS AND OPEN SPACES, which the Park … Continue reading →

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2nd Guiseley Guides Upgade Suzannah’s Meadow

Posted on May 16, 2019 by

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 by

“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 →

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Winter Work

Posted on January 31, 2019 by

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

Snow – Get The Sledges Out !!

Posted on December 29, 2017 by
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Improvements to Kelcliffe Lane

Posted on December 11, 2017 by

Not quite in Parkinson’s Park, but it plays a role in the setting.  So we are pleased that repairs and improvements have been done over the last few weeks along Kelcliffe Lane,  from the top of Oxford Avenue to Nursery … Continue reading →

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Park Improvements – Bog Garden and Orchard – Can You Help?

Posted on May 24, 2017 by

The Bog Garden near Nethercliffe has now undergone a complete overhaul by Open Country.   The issue with the liner has been addressed and some new soil put in.  Then, plants such as Ragged Robin, Water Aven, Yellow Flag Iris and … Continue reading →

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