A Little bit of Florence Park History

We have some wonderful pictures of Florence Park from the late 1940s on the Friends website . The planting in the park was established but in its infancy. It is fascinating to see how the park used to be.

Follow the link to see lots more pictures 

http://friendsofflorencepark.weebly.com/florence-park-history-in-photos.html

We LOVE Summer in Florence Park!

Photo Exhibition and Summer Fete.

We are very excited because as the competition nears the finish line, we are starting to organise the fabulous exhibition of all the brilliant pictures you have entered and to celebrate 'Parks Week' too, the exhibition will be accompanied by a little fete.

A bouncy castle, a little music, nice cup of tea and cake, and lots of kids activities for you all to come and enjoy and most importantly the winning photographers will be announced and awarded their prizes!

We can't wait, hopefully see you there. 

The Frogs

The tadpoles are now frogs but only just , even though it has been 16 weeks they are still very tiny. Look out for them by the bridges, but watch where you tread!

Photographic competition photo taking session

Only 31 days left to take your photos of the park and be in with a chance to win your very own digital camera. It is very exciting, the competition is looking good!
If you are looking for some inspiration and ideas to help you take that winning picture come to our session in the park on the 18th May, we will be there to help. 

On Sunday the 2nd of June we will he hosting an exhibition of all the entries and the two winners will receive there gifts. Everyone who enters will receive a copy of their photo and a certificate,  the older winner will be given a digital camera and a framed copy of their picture and the little one will get a £20 gift token from a local toy store!

Join us in our marquee for the exhibition, tea, cakes and music from 1pm.

Visit www.friendsofflorencepark.weebly.com   for lots more information and inspiration

A little crafty idea for kids - Number 1

Here at 'Friends of Florence Park' HQ we thought it might be nice to post a series of crafty projects for you and your kids to have a look at, so to start us off..

 Florence Park stick people pictures........

When you next pop to the park take a little bag and get collecting. A few sticks, feathers, snail shells and leaves of different colours and shapes are perfect. When you get home draw a little person on a piece of paper and dress them up with all the bits you have collected. Its worth checking snail shells  - our hat didn't hang around to see the finished ensemble!

News from the Park - 17th March 2013

Sunday 17th March 2013

News today from the park today....

 - The new loos are open, and lovely they look too, they are even planted with climbers which will look great in the summer.

- The tennis courts are being resurfaced at the moment ready for the summer sun.

- and finally the frogs are spawning....if you like frogs, now is the time to take a peak in the stream by the new kids park...here is a little more info for you about them.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/wildfacts/factfiles/483.shtml