RBWM 10/06/2008
Parks and open spaces are there for everybody to enjoy - that's the message from the Royal Borough as Love Parks Week approaches.
To reinforce this, a whole range of FREE activities have been planned - from Saturday June 14 to Sunday June 22 - at parks throughout the borough for everyone from fitness fanatics to families wanting to enjoy a leisurely day out surrounded by nature.
Cllr Jesse Grey, lead member for leisure and culture, said: "Many residents already enjoy and make good use of the many excellent parks and open spaces around the Royal Borough, be it young children and their mums at children's play areas, youngsters joining a game of football or dog owners taking their pets for a stroll.
"Love Parks Weeks is the ideal time for new visitors to discover the appeal of green open spaces, nature and fresh air, whether they want to keep fit, play or relax."
A special family fun day will be held at Imperial Park in Windsor on Saturday June 14 from 11am to 2pm, combining the start of Love Parks Week with the park's official launch which was postponed last month because of bad weather. Activities for all ages include a penalty competition and a basketball shots competition, inflatables and sumo suits.
A 'Sit and Snap' competition at all parks in Windsor and Maidenhead on Saturday June 21 gives visitors of all ages the chance to enjoy a picnic and take photos which can then be entered in a competition to win six tickets to the Windsor Wheel. Photos need to be emailed to outdoor.facilities@rbwm.gov.uk by Wednesday June 25 and the winner will be announced on Monday June 30.
Nature walks led by countryside rangers:
Windsor
· Tuesday June 17 at 10.30am - Hemwood Dell, Windsor - Trees in the Dell.
· Wednesday June 18 at 7pm - Sutherland Grange, Windsor - Wild by the water.
Maidenhead
· Tuesday June 17 at 7pm - Braywick Park, Maidenhead - Marvellous mini-beasts
· Monday June 16 at 10.30am - Ockwells Park, Maidenhead - Woods old and new
Runners can join a fitness instructor for a jog and workout on:
· Thursday June 19 at 10.30am - Ockwells Park, Maidenhead
· Thursday June 19 at 1pm - Vansittart Recreation Ground, Windsor
· Friday June 20 at 10.30am - Oaken Grove, Maidenhead
· Friday June 20 at 1pm - Dedworth Manor, Windsor.
Parks and open spaces are there for everybody to enjoy - that's the message from the Royal Borough as Love Parks Week approaches.
To reinforce this, a whole range of FREE activities have been planned - from Saturday June 14 to Sunday June 22 - at parks throughout the borough for everyone from fitness fanatics to families wanting to enjoy a leisurely day out surrounded by nature.
Cllr Jesse Grey, lead member for leisure and culture, said: "Many residents already enjoy and make good use of the many excellent parks and open spaces around the Royal Borough, be it young children and their mums at children's play areas, youngsters joining a game of football or dog owners taking their pets for a stroll.
"Love Parks Weeks is the ideal time for new visitors to discover the appeal of green open spaces, nature and fresh air, whether they want to keep fit, play or relax."
A special family fun day will be held at Imperial Park in Windsor on Saturday June 14 from 11am to 2pm, combining the start of Love Parks Week with the park's official launch which was postponed last month because of bad weather. Activities for all ages include a penalty competition and a basketball shots competition, inflatables and sumo suits.
A 'Sit and Snap' competition at all parks in Windsor and Maidenhead on Saturday June 21 gives visitors of all ages the chance to enjoy a picnic and take photos which can then be entered in a competition to win six tickets to the Windsor Wheel. Photos need to be emailed to outdoor.facilities@rbwm.gov.uk by Wednesday June 25 and the winner will be announced on Monday June 30.
Nature walks led by countryside rangers:
Windsor
· Tuesday June 17 at 10.30am - Hemwood Dell, Windsor - Trees in the Dell.
· Wednesday June 18 at 7pm - Sutherland Grange, Windsor - Wild by the water.
Maidenhead
· Tuesday June 17 at 7pm - Braywick Park, Maidenhead - Marvellous mini-beasts
· Monday June 16 at 10.30am - Ockwells Park, Maidenhead - Woods old and new
Runners can join a fitness instructor for a jog and workout on:
· Thursday June 19 at 10.30am - Ockwells Park, Maidenhead
· Thursday June 19 at 1pm - Vansittart Recreation Ground, Windsor
· Friday June 20 at 10.30am - Oaken Grove, Maidenhead
· Friday June 20 at 1pm - Dedworth Manor, Windsor.
