Monthly Archives: July 2012

Where are they now? …

Posted on 30 July 2012 by wolvesparkies

Where are they now? Back in the mid 1980’s … When our service was part of the Leisure Services Department at Wolverhampton City Council – photographs were taken prior to producing a new booklet all about Parks in Wolverhampton.  On the … Continue reading →

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Team GB

Posted on 27 July 2012 by wolvesparkies

teamgb, a photo by wolvesparkies on Flickr. We’re hoping that with the Olympics 2012 being held here in Blighty that many of us that haven’t taken up sports before, might now decide that it’s a good idea. You can find … Continue reading →

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Isn’t it great seeing the kids having fun ….

Posted on 26 July 2012 by wolvesparkies

It’s brilliant seeing the kids having fun and splashing around in the paddling pool in the  back garden or at our own Tettenhall Pool here in Wolverhampton. You can check out some photographs from the Tettenhall blog here of families … Continue reading →

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We’re flying the flag … again …

Posted on 17 July 2012 by wolvesparkies

Your parks win Green Flag Award … 17 July 2012 We are delighted with the news that four parks in Wolverhampton are among the very best green spaces in the country – and that’s official!  We hope you are too. … Continue reading →

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Bantock Park, Wolverhampton

Posted on 11 July 2012 by wolvesparkies

6, a photo by nelliejane on Flickr. Our beautiful and award-winning Bantock Park is usually bathed in dappled sunlight at this time of the year, beneath the trees. Not this year though! Rain, rain and more rain has turned it … Continue reading →

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Splastashtic Summer …

Posted on 6 July 2012 by wolvesparkies

What a ‘Splashtastic Summer’ we’re having this year. Not just here, in Wolverhampton, but throughout the country. We’re all feeling a little bit fed up with the rain now, aren’t we?  Some days as we pass people by on the … Continue reading →

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App Review: The Forager’s Apprentice. If you haven’t read this one – then check it out.  Well done Morgan – interesting feature. ^Wilf via App Review: The Forager’s Apprentice.

Posted on 5 July 2012 by wolvesparkies | 2 Comments

Take a walk on the wild side …

Posted on 4 July 2012 by wolvesparkies

Here in Wolverhampton Parks we can often be seen walking as we patrol and inspect the parks, but some people rarely walk anywhere.  Some will make a mad dash from where they’ve parked the car or from the bus stop, … Continue reading →

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