by Catherine Deering | Sep 8, 2026 | Thoughts about the park
Tradition, killing things, virtual carrier pigeons, donkey taxis, brilliant birds…… Workday in the park…… A cool, partly cloudy morning was a great help to the Garden in the Park yesterday morning, but the excellent turn out of volunteers made the park look great...
by Catherine Deering | Aug 8, 2026 | Thoughts about the park
Workday in the park…….a great day’s work on Saturday 18th July by an excellent band of volunteers…….. Things achieved included: Massive watering of recently planted flowers and shrubs and a couple of flower beds: The hose was put into action for the star bed and the...
by Maria Novelly | Jul 12, 2026 | Thoughts about the park
Nothing like shade from trees and shrubs to cool down in hot sunny weather.
by Catherine Deering | Jul 12, 2026 | Thoughts about the park
Garden in the park day……..warm thanks to all the volunteers and helpers…….. We had a superb Garden in the Park session yesterday Saturday 20th June 2026 – managed to catch up on many parts of the park before the anticipated heat wave sets in. Masses got...
by Catherine Deering | Jun 7, 2026 | Thoughts about the park
Parks and festivals/commercial events. Festivals in parks – the ongoing debate. There are many festivals, musical events etc in parks all over the country this summer. For example, there was a “food festival” in Bute Park,...
by Catherine Deering | May 6, 2026 | Thoughts about the park
Garden in the Park Reports 18th April 2026 A successful day! Achievements included: Most of the ‘Long Bed’ (which runs to the right of the path between the Peel Moat Entrance and the Centre Isle) got a good weeding. It looks totally...
