Things to do and make - idea no 5

Take a little bag out to the park or into the garden and collect some leaves and make some pictures...these animals from 'atelier pour enfants' blog are very beautiful.....

http://atelierpourenfants.blogspot.co.uk/2010/06/des-feuilles-tres-tres-chouettes.html

Florence Park Photo Competition

Wow!
We had so many entries to the 11 and under photo competition. All the photos were so beautiful.
I will post a few pictures here of the exhibition we held at the Friends of Florence Park Fete and you can follow the link to the website to see all the winners.....
http://friendsofflorencepark.weebly.com/-photographic-competition-2013-results.html

Thing to do and make in the summer hols - Idea No.4

The forestry Commission has produced some lovely leaflets for things to do outside...specifically in the woods...have a look..

http://www.forestry.gov.uk/naturedetectives

Thing to do and make in the summer hols - Idea No.3

Homemade kites.

This is a serious business, I haven't attempted this yet but it does look beautiful, perfect to run around the park with.

http://blog.giddygiddy.com/giddygiddy/2010/08/my-entry-1.html

Thing to do and make in the summer hols - Idea No.2

DIY summer fans...

Mr Printables is an amazing website. It has so many brilliant things to do, this is just one of a hundred things I could have posted, so click on the link and go through it.

But seeing as it is so hot this seemed perfect....

http://www.mrprintables.com/summer-crafts-paper-fan.html

Don't miss Florence Park Fete

We have an amazing line up of people and groups to entertain you on Sunday the 4th Aug...lets hope for a dry day...looking forward to seeing you there.

Check out the facebook page to find out more, keep a close eye out, there will be a chance to win a free cream tea!

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Florence-Park-Fete-4813/401148839996207

Thing to do and make in the summer hols - Idea No.1

I am of course looking forward to spending 6 summery weeks - all day everyday with my children. But I thought I might post a few ideas for things to do with children over the next month or so, just to break it up a little bit!

When we are not in Florence Park we shall be trying out these ideas from this brilliant website http://www.minieco.co.uk/

Firstly....

http://www.minieco.co.uk/quick-craft-balloon-hovercraft/

Have a little snack....

http://www.minieco.co.uk/teddy-bear-toast/

Then make this?

http://www.minieco.co.uk/handmade-boats/

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

Easter Treasure Hunt

Come along to our treasure hunt in the park. A lovely way to finish of the Easter hols with one final activity...and its free! Come along get a map and follow the clues to gather up everything you need to decorate a hat. There will be little cakes at the end and if by some miracle the sun is shining, why not bring a rug and a picnic too.

Photo competition for 11 and unders

Check out our website for more details, we are all looking forward to seeing your entries

www.friendsofflorencepark.weebly.com

Florence is covered in a light frost this morning on the school run!
The grass is crunching and the trees are sparkling just a little.

Very much hoping for a coat of snow tomorrow but here's some pics of today.