Web Site Problem Solved….

The web site problem has been solved – almost! We now know you would not have noticed any difference using the gallery images unless you were using Google Chrome as your web browser.

For some reason the scrolling gallery is not working with Google Chrome – but is fine with IE8, Firefox and Safari. Sorry for any inconvenience. This is a known problem – not just with our web site. We will endeavour to find out exactly what the problem is with Google Chrome – if you know the answer please let us know!

Getting Closer……..

Every day another bit is added. The Playbuilders project is getting nearer completion.

In spite of the weather the contractors have really cracked on and the site is already looking a bit special. The latest addition is the pointed roof on the climbing structure.

Website Problem – Sorry!

You may have noticed that there is a slight problem with gallery pictures on our web site. It does allow you to open one picture but then will not allow you to scroll through the gallery of pictures.

Our apologies for this inconvenience – we are working to sort the problem. In the meantime if you do click on a gallery and the next photo will not appear – right click and then click ‘Back’ to return to the page.

Sorry!

You Can Still Comment on CCTV

We are still consulting on the possible use of CCTV in the park. You can still vote or add comments and views by clicking here.

Redwing In The Park

OK we are gradually working our way through the birds in the park at the moment. A group of 30+ Redwings have been spotted in the last seven days.

These great photo’s from Brian Irvine show what a Redwing looks like. Next time you visit have a look……

FOSP Meeting Date Change

The date of the next FOSP meeting has been changed from its regular slot. It will now take place 7.00pm Wednesday 10th February at the usual location at the Sandalwood Centre in the bungalow complex opposite the park on Thorne Road.

Previous minutes and our annual report can be viewed on the publications page of this site.

Toilets Open Again

After being closed due to burst pipes following the severe frosts the toilets are now open again on weekends.

From the beginning of April through to September they will be open every day.

It had to happen……..

We’ve done pretty well for damage and crime in the park over the last eight months. In fact there has been nothing of any significance to report.

I suppose it’s because of this that when something happens it stands out even more. Over the weekend just gone (30/31 January) a group of individuals have set up camp next to and in the ‘bus shelter’. Clearly a lot of drinking has been going on but they have also lit fires that have damaged the wooden bench and brought substantial amounts of wood from elsewhere to keep the home fires burning. It seems inevitable that the debris then ends up being thrown in the lake along with all the cans and bottles.

Fortunately not too much damage can be caused to the brick structure but does show that we (and everyone) else needs to be vigilant if we are to keep the park crime free. Any information on anti-social behaviour in the park can be reported to the police, council or ourselves.

Playbuilders Taking Shape

The weather has been poor but work has continued on the Playbuilders project in the woods alongside Thorne Road opposite Bristol Street Motors.

Clearly the grass mounds have not been completed yet but the lower ones have and have been grassed over. The main activity area has been installed and I guess the mound will now be built up to that level.

So, all appears to be going well at the moment. Fingers crossed.

Spot The Mistle Thrush

There have been many flocks of Mistle Thrush spotted in the park during the last week. If you are unsure what they actually look like – have a look at the following pictures taken by two of our local photographers in the park.

Park Cafe Evening Opening

From 15th February the park cafe will be open in the evening for an evening roast dinner (choice of three specials). It will be open from 4pm – 8pm for the roast at £3.95   Daytime opening will remain the same.

In order to provide this service, they are going to need 3 additional members of staff. Interested? You need to have experience of cooking and be prepared to work into the evening obviously. As it’s a new venture, the experience is vital to ensure the smooth running of the café. Contact Joy on 0796 198 2229

This is an exciting time for the cafe and the park and this development will no doubt bring in extra visitors to the park during the early evening – especially in the summer.

Thanks to Quiz Night Sponsors

The quiz night raised £292 for the Friends of Sandall Park but this could not have happened without the support of two main sponsors who provided the main prizes for our raffle on the night.

So a very big thank you to Jez at  Fake Festivals who provided two pairs of tickets for our forthcoming Fakefest in the park on the 22nd May this year.

Also another very big thank you to Parviz and his gang at the Red Tomato piza and pasta takeaway who donated several family feast meals. This is one special piza place – have a look at their web site……