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Welcome to Parkinson’s Park

Posted on May 10, 2017 by andyeyeam

Parkinson’s Park sits on the hillside behind the old Crompton Parkinson site on Netherfield Road: access is via entrances on Kelcliffe Lane, Greenshaw Terrace, Parkinson Way, Nethercliffe Crescent and Hillside Avenue.  This historic area was given to the people of … Continue reading →

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Lantern Making Workshop – November 26th

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Jennifer Inskip Kirkby
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Annual Children’s Gala

Posted on September 22, 2016 by andyeyeam

On Sunday September 4th, FOPP held its Annual Children’s Gala, with the topical theme of Parkinson’s Park goes to Rio! The weather seemed to match our theme, but overall a great day was had by all with mini-Olympics, Community Games … Continue reading →

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Bog Garden for the Park

Posted on September 22, 2016 by andyeyeam

On the 30th August the installation of the Bog Garden took place. It was a warm sunny day and we were very fortunate to have the input from a group called Open Country who drew up the plan and the … Continue reading →

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Wild flower planting – Thursday 30th June, 10:00 to 13:00

Posted on June 26, 2016 by andyeyeam

The Friends of Parkinson’s Park have acquired some Wild Flowers. There will be a small working party gathering on Thursday 30th June between 10:00 and 13:00 to plant them out. The area chosen is the steps at the top of … Continue reading →

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Friends of Parkinson’s Park, AGM Meeting Minutes – 4th May 2016

Posted on June 5, 2016 by andyeyeam

On the 4th May 2016, Friends of Parkinson’s Park held it’s Annual General Meeting. Please find here the minutes of that meeting. FOPPAGM4thMay2016

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CLEAN UP PARKINSON’S PARK – 5TH MARCH, 10AM -12NOON

Posted on February 27, 2016 by Jennifer Inskip Kirkby

Clean for the Queen – Winter Working Party – 5th March, 10am – 12noon Clean for The Queen is a campaign to clear up Britain in time for Her Majesty the Queen’s 90th birthday, which will be officially celebrated in … Continue reading →

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Details for Lantern Parade 2015

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Jennifer Inskip Kirkby

Shhhssss,  don’t mention the weather.   Here is the route for today’s Lantern Parade – unless it absolutly pours with rain,  the event will go ahead.   Please try and keep to the pavement as much as possible.  If any cars that … Continue reading →

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Roll Up, Roll Up – Drummers Still Needed For Lantern Parade

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Jennifer Inskip Kirkby

We are still looking for 5 drummers for the Lantern Parade – no previous experience is needed.  This is a really important part of the whole atmosphere of the Lantern Parade, and those that did it last year said it … Continue reading →

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PARKINSON’S PARK ADVENT TREE DRESSING TODAY – POSTPONED

Posted on November 29, 2015 by Jennifer Inskip Kirkby

Given the weather overnight, which is continuing this morning, we’ve decided to postpone the Advent Tree Dressing today until later in the week. We’ll put the lights up on the first available ‘dry’ day, and the dressing we already have … Continue reading →

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