Today’s Children Making Tomorrows Memories; Radipole’s Heritage.
Radipole's Heritage; As a Friends group of Radipole Park and Gardens, we frequently give talks about the history of our gardens to various groups around the area, from schools to nursing homes....
Can a Good Old Stomp Be Good for You? Wellbeing in Nature.
When running events in Radipole gardens, we invite along people that complement our ethos, such was the case when we organised our Wildlife & Wellbeing event back in in May. One of the ladies who attended that day, Emma Pritchard, led people on a 'stomp' through the gardens. Being a great believer in the power of nature to help heal mind and body, what she spoke about really resonated with me. We often see groups walking through our gardens, enjoying the sounds, smells, sights of nature and of course the company of others. A study undertaken by researchers at Michigan University, found that joining in group...
Sorry Folks CANCELLED. Lace & Wool Create a Great Day Out:
So sorry that we have had to cancel our annual jolly for reasons beyond our control, but fear not, we will be back again next year with another gardens packed day next year. What better time of year for a coach trip to glorious Devon than June? First a short stop in Tiverton, whose history reaches way back into the depths of time. This area being occupied right from the Stone Age, through the reign of King Alfred's Wessex, Normans and their castle building, Middle Ages and prosperity with the wool trade. The Heatcote factory still manufactures specialist textiles here. Afterwards we head for Knightshayes Court. Both sites have...
An All Inclusive Event for Everyone to Enjoy; Multicultural Bring and Share Picnics.
Sometimes events pop up that makes you remember that there is far more love and compassion in the world than today's media would often have you believe. Arranged by the Dorset Race Equality Council, these are a series of multicultural picnics in nearby parks and our local one held in Radipole play park area is being supported by Weymouth Town Council. The idea behind them being that anyone and everyone from all our diverse local communities can come together in a relaxed setting to share their food and take time out to socialise. A chance to try cuisines of different nationalities. Talk to people who you might...
Plants Galore Sausage Rolls and Sensory Gardens
Nope, I'm not having one of my dizzy moments. i'm hoping some of you good folk will come along and help us for a variety of reasons. This coming Saturday 18th May is our annual plants sale in the Radipole United Church hall on Spa Road 10-12. The first good reason to help is that it will be a day when my hubster jumps for joy...
Surprised? No Mowers? Giving Nature a Chance in Radipole Gardens
Though most of the comments we received at our engagement tent were full of complements, one or two people approached me to ask why the grass hadn't been cut as it was looking rather long and unkempt. As I explained to them, there is a very good reason for that...
Parks For All; Getting Out & Getting Fit; Walking Football
We have our annual Wildlife & Wellbeing event this coming Saturday, 4th May in Radipole Gardens. This year we are combining forces with Picnic in the Park which is all about getting people in the outdoors and doing. A message we're keen to get across, how immersing yourself in nature and enjoying the great outdoors has all manner of benefits, both physical and mental, for everyone. At this year's event you'll not only be able to chat to those who care for our wildlife and wonderful nature, you'll also come across plenty of ideas of activities you can do outside that could massively improve your wellbeing. We...
Hayley and her Hedgehogs; Why Protecting our Wildlife Really Matters
Here at Radipole we have our own identity that we are very proud of. Sometimes referred to as the Cinderella gardens of Weymouth, beautiful but secreted away in the town's proverbial back kitchen means that these gardens are a quiet green oasis away from the hustle and bustle of a busy sea side resort. Not only that but we are lucky enough to run side by side with Radipole lake and its bird reserve, making this space a perfect wildlife haven. Something we are committed to improving....