Category Archives: Regeneration

Bottom Path is Back After A Decade Of Neglect

Posted on July 17, 2015 by

It seems like forever, that local people have been trying to get the old track along the bottom of the Park restored.  But now, at long last, thanks to Meadfleet,  we at last have a mown path that we can … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Regeneration | 4 Comments

Dates for the Diary

Posted on May 17, 2015 by

There are a number of meetings and events on the horizon for your diaries and if you are able to wander along and help out everyone is always very welcome indeed. Thursday 21st May, Gala Meeting – there will be … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Regeneration

Friends 2 : Council 0 – by Chris Parapia

Posted on November 8, 2014 by

The bottom boundary of Parkinson’s Park was a hive of industry this morning with a great number of folk joining in with the spring bulb planting . We were fortunate to receive 1000 narcissus bulbs free from Groundwork Trust and … Continue reading →

Posted in Regeneration, Uncategorized

Planting Poppies For Aireborough’s WWI Commemoration Launch on 4th August 2014

Posted on May 27, 2014 by

As part of Aireborough’s World War I commemorations, Parkinson’s Park have been sowing poppies.  The idea is for the poppies to be in bloom on 4th August, when a whole host of events and special features are due to start … Continue reading →

Posted in All Our Stories, Events, Friends, Regeneration

Dog Fouling – by Chris Parapia

Posted on March 18, 2014 by

After fighting long and hard to get a dog waste bin positioned by the Park’s Farmgate entrance,  and after fantastic usage by all park users,  the council decided to move it away in early January with no consultation with the … Continue reading →

Posted in Facilities, Regeneration | 3 Comments

A Park With Three Benches !

Posted on August 10, 2013 by

A recent comment on a Guiseley related Facebook page bemoaned the lack of green space in Guiseley, and the paltry nature of the ‘one bench’ that was in Parkinson’s Park.  Well,  the Park now has three benches (and one tree … Continue reading →

Posted in Facilities, Regeneration

Springtime in Guiseley

Posted on May 7, 2013 by

Walking through the park this week you will no doubt have spotted the new flowers which are opening up daily.  Spring has finally sprung and plants which have been shivering and clinging onto life for months have been rewarded with … Continue reading →

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