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Category Archives: Regeneration
DO YOU KNOW WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS? – Chris Parapia
Litter Free Guiseley members recently came to help collect litter in Parkinson’s Park prior to our Traditional Children’s Gala. Jeff Yates described the park as an “oasis” of cleanliness compared to many areas of Guiseley. However, I am very sad … Continue reading
Posted in Regeneration
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Bottom Path is Back After A Decade Of Neglect
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
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Dates for the Diary
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
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Friends 2 : Council 0 – by Chris Parapia
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
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Dog Fouling – by Chris Parapia
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
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A Park With Three Benches !
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
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Springtime in Guiseley
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
Posted in Ecology, Regeneration
Tagged Ecology, spring, wild flowers
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2013 Season Gets Off To ‘Fruitful’ Start
Inspired by the example of Incredible Edible, Sue Jackson and Steve Magson have created some raised beds near the Farm Gate Entrance, to plant herbs and other produce. Just one of the tasks completed by the ‘friends’ on the first … Continue reading
Posted in Friends, Regeneration
Tagged Incredible Edible, sledges, woodland trust
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White Cross Vets Fund New Hillside Bin by Chris Parapia
Saturday 2nd March; what a beautiful sunny spring morning, and what better time to celebrate the “official” bin naming ceremony at the end of Hillside Avenue. After many months of negotiation and perseverance the new bin has finally made it … Continue reading
Posted in Facilities, Regeneration, Uncategorized
Tagged dog bin, White Cross Vets
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