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!