Here’s an update of events in Middleton Park courtesy of the Friends of Middleton Park Group…
The 2011 summer season of Sunday Events in the Park has now finished. However there are a few autumn events, details below.
This autumn the Lakeside Centre in the Park will be demolished, and work will start on a new, larger centre. we hope this should be finished and ready for use by August 2012.
In 2012 the Friends will be running Sunday afternoon events in the park. These will start on Sun 6th May and Mon 7th May with the popular Bluebell walks in the Woods.
The City council Parks and Countryside Rangers organise events in Middleton park and in other Parks etc around Leeds.
The Friends of Middleton Park are always in need of more willing hands. Please email us on info@fomp.co.uk if you would like to help out in any way possible.
All events will be close to where the Lakeside Centre is/was, unless stated otherwise.
October …
- Today: 9-October-2011 (Sun) – Fungus Foray – 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
The Ancient Woodland of Middleton is one of the best fungi habitats in West Yorkshire. Come and discover the delicious and the deadly with expert Steve Joul.
Meet at the main park gates.
Contact Steve Joul on 07891 270 855 or email Steve for more information
A Leeds Parks and Countryside Rangers’ event.
October Half Term…
- 25-October-2011 (Tue) – Family Activities – 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Join Health for All and the Friends for fun Family activities, arts and crafts in the park. The activities will be themed around Halloween and bonfire night.
Contact Leanne Drinkall on 07908 406 499 or email leanne.drinkall@healthforall.org.uk for more information.
Under eights must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Meet by the Lake. - 26-October-2011 (Wed) – Kids Go Wild: Minibeasts and Dens – 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Explore the woodland and discover some of the wild animals that live there. Can you build a den that will keep them out? Lay a secret trail and see if others can follow your tracks!
Booking essential as spaces are limited.
All children to be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Contact Steve Clavering on 0113 237 5207 or email Steve for more information.
Meet at the Car Park at 1 p.m.
A Leeds Parks and Countryside Rangers’ event. - 27-October-2011 (Thu) – Family Activities – 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Join Health for All and the Friends for fun Family activities, arts and crafts in the park. The activities will be themed around Halloween and bonfire night.
Contact Leanne Drinkall on 07908 406 499 for more information.
Under eights must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Meet by the Lake. - 28-October-2011 (Fri) – Professor Fiddlesticks – Circus Skills – 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
The ever popular Professor Fiddlesticks returns to dazzle, amaze and teach you a thing or two about circus skills.
Under eights must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Meet by the Lake.
November …
- 4-November-2011 (Fri) – Bonfire and Firework Display – 7 p.m.
A Leeds City Council Event.
December …
- 18-December-2011 (Sun) – Leeds Wildlife Volunteers – 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Rhododendron Removal at Middleton Park.
Join the Leeds Wildlife Volunteers to help remove the invasive rhododendron from this beautiful ancient woodland site.
Contact Dave Blackham on 0113 237 5266 or email Dave for more information.
Meet in the Car Park.
A Leeds Parks and Countryside Rangers’ event. - 27-December-2011 (Tue) – Winter Walk at Middleton Park – 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Come and blow those Christmas cobwebs away with a stroll around Middleton Park. A chance to see what wildlife is about as well as how the Parks for People project is developing.
Contact Graeme Ashton on 0113 395 7400 or email Graeme for more information.
Meet in the Car Park.
