Lantern Making Workshop
Posted: January 24, 2020 Filed under: Events, Very Young Friends, Young Friends Leave a comment
Light up the lake at Rowntree Park this spring with candles and lanterns, each one representing someone special in your life. As the sun sets hundreds of candles will be set adrift on the lake and illuminated lanterns will light the way.
To dedicate a candle or lantern, please complete the online booking form on th St Leonard’s website and make a donation. Your donation will support the work of St Leonard’s and help them to continue to provide care to those in our community who are facing a life-limiting illness. We hope you are able to join us all at this very special event.
Green Woodworking Sessions
Posted: January 20, 2020 Filed under: Blog, Events, Young Friends Leave a commentWe are offering ‘Green Woodworking’ sessions for Home Educated children.
Aimed are ideally aimed at age 8+ but we may be able to accommodate those slightly younger – ask us and we will chat. Email events@rowntreepark.org.uk
| Members Place – £42
(6 sessions) |
Buy |
| Non -Members Place – £48
(6 sessions) |
Buy |
We offer a 10% sibling discount on the total price for members.
You can buy sibling ticket following the link below. This ticket is for 2 places at £75 for members instead of £84.
The sibling ticket is £90 for Non-Members (or become a member for £5). Email us for this link.
Sibling Ticket (2 places) – BUY
If you require a bespoke ticket link for more children, drop us a line: events@rowntreepark.org.uk
*we cannot offer refunds for sessions missed. If any session has to be cancelled by us, we will refund the cost of the session.
Festive Forest School Big Kids
Posted: October 16, 2019 Filed under: Blog, Events, Young Friends Leave a commentJoin us for a ‘festive-themed’ Saturday Forest school/bushcraft session aimed at children aged 6 and over.
Saturday 14th of December 1-2.30pm
We’re getting festive for our December ‘Big Kids’ forest school. This month we’re using green woodcraft skills to make mini reindeer and Christmas decorations. There will be sawing, hammering and hand drilling all followed by a roasting fire (which the kids will start) for hot chocolate and marshmallows.
The sessions will take a Forest School approach. Forest School is more than just sessions outdoors – it is a specialised approach that is learner-centred and aims to promote the holistic development of the child. Through hands-on practical learning, Forest School fosters resilience, confidence, self-esteem, independence and creativity and encourages- children to take risks within a supportive learning environment set in nature.
The sessions are run by our forest school trained volunteer Christine. All very reasonably priced for experiences that are utterly priceless! All profit goes back into our volunteer work in maintaining and improving the park too!
Saturday 14th of December 1-2.30pm and is only £6 for members and £7 for non-members.
Not a member? You can join for just £5 a year. Not only would you be helping our volunteer work in the park, but you also get a discount to all our events and 10% off in the cafe for the year. Join before booking your place – it comes straight through, so you can then go ahead and buy a member’s place!
www.rowntreepark.org.uk/membership
Places are strictly limited, so book your place using the link below:
| Members ticket (£6) | SOLD OUT |
| Non Members Ticket (£7) | SOLD OUT |
We run sessions monthly so 2020 sessions will be released in December. We try to advertise via the membership newsletter and website, followed a week later by facebook and posters.
Important info
Tickets are non-refundable but you are welcome to sell your ticket if you get the buyer to contact us. If the event cannot go ahead for any reason, we are happy to refund ticket prices.
There is no physical ticket – Paypal confirms and we will send you an email within a week of payment. Any questions then please email – (abigail at membership@rowntreepark.org.uk)
The sessions are aimed at children 6+ and they should be accompanied by an adult. No adult ticket is needed. Your child is welcome to come with another adult who has other children at the event. If you need to bring a younger sibling along, just let us know. They are welcome to come but will not be able to use the resources. If you’d like them to use resources, then please buy them a ticket (age 2-5). They would need to remain under your strict supervision as we aim our sessions at older children.
Please dress appropriately for the weather. We do have forms of shelter if raining – plus it’s more fun!
Christmas Crafts – Children’s Event
Posted: September 15, 2019 Filed under: Blog, Very Young Friends, Young Friends Leave a commentJoin us to make natural Christmas decorations and generally get into the mood for Christmas!
Saturday 30th of November 10am or 10.30am start times (end by 12pm)
For children age 2-15
(Little ones will need a lot more parent/carer help)
We will be crafting on the cafe balcony this year! Wrap up warm, get a hot chocolate from the cafe and craft until your heart is full of Christmas cheer! Using natural materials gathered from the park and surrounding areas, you can create a range of decorations or mini wreaths. We provide the resources/examples and you can create at your own speed. A lovely, relaxing activity where you can learn new skills.
Tickets – £3 Members/£4 Non-members
| 10am -Member | Buy |
| 10am – Non Member | Buy |
| 10.30am – Member | Buy |
| 10.30am – Non Member | Buy |
General Info
All money raised goes back into our volunteer work in the park.
Children remain the responsibility of their parents/carers. Older children may be left if parents deem this appropriate.
Parents do not need a ticket, but if you do get tempted to make your own decorations (and some do), a small donation is appreciated!
Tickets cannot be refunded, but you are welcome to sell tickets on.
In case of adverse weather (park flooding very badly/torrential rain) the event may be cancelled and all money would be refunded.
This event is run by the Friends of Rowntree Park. The cafe has agreed for us to use the venue but they are not responsible for the event and all questions should go to Abigail at membership@rowntreepark.org.uk
Forest School 6+ – November session
Posted: September 14, 2019 Filed under: Blog, Events, Young Friends 4 CommentsJoin us for a Saturday Forest school/bushcraft session aimed at children aged 6 and over.
Saturday 16th of November 1-2.30pm
We started running these sessions in September and they have proved very popular. We intend to run the sessions monthly. The sessions will get children outdoors and engaging with nature. Sessions will include a mix of:
- Fire lighting and campfire cooking
- Bushcrafts – using tools, knives, drills and saws to create
- Nature based arts and crafts
Each session will have a particular focus. You are welcome to attend a session as a one-off or come as often as you’d like.
All sessions include hot chocolate and marshmallows (or suitable alternatives) that the children will make on the open fire or using the Kelly Kettle.
The sessions will take a Forest School approach – Forest school is more than just sessions outdoors. It is a specialised approach that is learner-centred and aims to promote the holistic development of the child. Through hands-on practical learning, Forest school fosters resilience, confidence, self-esteem, independence and creativity and encourages- children to take risks within a supportive learning environment set within nature.
The sessions are run by our forest school trained volunteer Christine. All very reasonably priced for experiences that are utterly priceless! All profit goes back into our volunteer work in maintaining and improving the park too!
Saturday 16th of November 1-2.30pm and is only £6 for members and £7 for non-members.
Not a member? You can join for just £5 a year. Not only would you be helping our volunteer work in the park, but you also get a discount to all our events and 10% off in the cafe for the year. Join before booking your place – it comes straight through, so go ahead an buy a members place!
www.rowntreepark.org.uk/membership
Places are strictly limited, so book your place using the link below:
| Members ticket (£6) | SOLD OUT |
| Non Members Ticket (£7) | SOLD OUT |
Keep an eye out for December’s session!
Important info
Tickets are non-refundable but you are welcome to sell your ticket if you get the buyer to contact us.
There is no physical ticket – Paypal confirms and we will send you an email within a week of payment. Any questions then please email – (abigail at membership@rowntreepark.org.uk)
The sessions are aimed at children 6+ and they should be accompanied by an adult. No adult ticket is needed. Your child is welcome to come with another adult who has other children at the event. If you need to bring a younger sibling along, just let us know. They are welcome to come but will not be able to use the resources. if you’d like them to use resources then please buy them a ticket (age 2-5). They would need to remain under your strict supervision as we aim our sessions at older children.
Forest School comes to Rowntree Park
Posted: July 4, 2019 Filed under: Blog, Events, Very Young Friends, Young Friends Leave a comment
We are excited to announce that Forest School sessions for children are coming to Rowntree Park this Autumn, starting on Friday 13th of September. Places are strictly limited and must be booked in advance.
Magical moments being nurtured in nature
It is so important for children, and adults, to spend time outdoors in nature. Forest school is more than just sessions outdoors. It is a specialised approach that is learner centred and aims to promote the holistic development of the child. Through hands-on practical learning, Forest school fosters resilience, confidence, self-esteem, independence and creativity and encourages children to take risks within a supportive learning environment set within nature.
Sessions will include: Den building, foraging, campfire cooking, mini-beast hunts, fire lighting, woodland crafts, storytelling and natural paint making and more – all run by Christine, our Very Young Friends group leader, who has taken her official training to be able to offer these amazing sessions that are exceptional value for money.
Rowntree Park Forest School will be themed around a nature topic but essentially child-led so they will evolve naturally according to individual children’s interests and abilities. There will be lots of time for free play and exploration of the individual’s interests as well as focused activities.
Time to develop, connect and grow
Forest School’s ethos recommends a range of continuous sessions rather than one-off ad hoc sessions, therefore we are offering a six-week course aimed at preschoolers (2-5 year olds). Homeschoolers are also welcome. The six-week block begins on Friday 13th of September and lasts session is Friday 25th of October (see note below). Each session runs from 10am-12pm.
Due to the nature of the activities, places are strictly limited and must be booked in advance. Parents stay and engage with their children and learning at the sessions – fun, relaxing, mindfulness for all!
UPDATE – this first set of sessions sold out in just a week. Therefore if you are interested in hearing about future sessions, please email us and you will be the first to hear about any future dates. Contact our volunteer abigail at membership@rowntreepark.org.uk who handles admin/bookings.
| Members – £36 | Non Members – £42 | |
| Forest School 6 week sessions – 13/9, 20/9, 4/10,11/10, 18/10, 25/10
(note no session on 27/9) |
SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT |
Save money on the sessions AND help your local park?
You can become a member of Friends of Rowntree Park for just £5 a year per household. For this, you get discounts at our events, monthly newsletters, 10% off in the cafe for the year whilst helping support our volunteer work in maintaining and improving Rowntree Park. You can join here:
http://www.rowntreepark.org.uk/membership
If you would like further details about membership or Forest School sessions then please get in contact with Abigail at membership@rowntreepark.org.uk
Wild Life Day
Posted: May 4, 2019 Filed under: Blog, Events, Very Young Friends, Wildlife, Young Friends Leave a commentWe care about our local wildlife and know you do too! The park has a vibrant mix of birds, animals and insects and we love them all! Come along to our Wild Life Day in Rowntree Park to find out more about the types of wildlife we have in the park and engage with our range of family-friendly activities.
The event will run between 12-3pm on Sunday 9th of June and is free to attend. We have a range of groups coming with information and activities including:
- Owl adventures who will run some displays
- Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
- Butterfly conservation trust
- St Nicks
- Bumblebee conservation trust
- The conservation volunteers [TCV]
- RSPB
- East Yorkshire Bat Group
- Askham Bryan wildlife and conservation park
- Hedgehog group
- King of the Birds Trail
- More TBC
There will be a range of ‘drop-in’ children’s activities including (minimal charges may apply):
- Wild Art
- Bee finger puppets
- Bee walk
- Bird feeder making
- More TBC
In addition, we are running Pond Dipping sessions*. The Pond Dipping sessions need booking in advance as numbers are strictly limited for this popular event:
BUY
| Members Ticket – £2 | Non Members ticket – £3 | |
| 12pm-12.45pm | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT |
| 1pm-1.45pm | SOLD OUT | BUY |
*Parents/careers are expected to stay with their children at all times, but tickets are only needed for the children involved in the event. Most suited to 2-13-year-olds (approx)
There is no physical ticket. You have your Paypal receipt and we have a list of names. We will email you a few days before the event with details on where and when to meet.
The main event will take place on the large field near the playparks. This event has been organised by Friend of Rowntree Park. We are a group of volunteers who care about the park and community. The event is non-profit making and any money made/donated goes back into the park. We appreciate your support and know you share our love of the park and its wildlife.
Please see our Facebook events page for updates.
Important information
Park location – YO23 1JQ
There is a cafe on site run by York Explore (with toilets) and also a toilet block near our location. It is advised to bring a picnic as the cafe may be very busy. Alternatively, Bishopthorpe Rd shops are nearby for food and Cycle Heaven cafe (across the Millenium Bridge) – all within 5 mins walk.
The carpark at the park is small and there are council parking charges. You can walk to the park from town (15 mins) or get a Bus to Bishopthorpe Rd. You can access the park from Bishopthorpe road via Clementhorpe, Vine Street, Charlton Street, Richardson Street, Cameron Grove, and Butcher Terrace. In addition, across the Millennium Bridge from Fulford.
If any other wildlife-related groups are interested in being involved, or you require further information – contact Ruth: ruthphillips19@hotmail.com
