Exciting Moment…A Tour of the Site; Radipole Play Park August 2023
It is quite fascinating to watch and be a part of this process as part of the Lottery Submission, our journey through to achieving the award, and of course, somewhat turbulent path towards the project's completion....
Sadness; The End of an Era…But…New Exciting Times to Look Forwards To. 2023
As my old mum would say, you have to crack a few eggs to make an omelette. Such is the case now....
Discovering Images of Radipole Gardens Lost Past
Some might think that an odd title seeing as the gardens were only created during the 1930's, but if you're fan of good old Tony Robinson and Time Team, you'll know that sometimes it's easier to research, read and know more about centuries ago than it is our more recent history! Radipole park and gardens were created during the 1930's, a period between two World Wars, also a period of austerity and high unemployment. Schemes had been set up by the government of the day to enable councils to take advantage of cheap rate loans to employ many of those men and women who were unable...
Oohhh Sweet Memories! Radipole Play Park and that Paddling Pool
This collection of old photos came to us via Weymouth Museum who have a vast set of images along with many historical items on the history of our area. Next time you're in Brewer's Quay pop in and say hi to them, there's even a book shop there that's free to browse. P.S. doing your family history...
Childhood memories of Radipole playpark
To many people of a certain age this insignificant low wall will bring back many happy and fun-filled memories. For those NOT of a certain age you may wonder what the dickens I'm on about. Let me explain...