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Exhibition at Friar Lane Gallery

Sun, 14 Oct 2007 01:26:29 +0200

There is an art exhibition at the Friar Lane Gallery from today until the 23rd October. I have never seen anything like it in all my life. I don't know why I got invited to the opening but I would like to thank whoever was responsible. It was simply breathtaking. Here is a link to the BBC coverage

Police Surgery

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 10:42:01 +0200

PC Ian Taylor is going to be running some local drop in "surgeries" at The Park Office on Lenton Road. They all run from 17.30 to 19.30 21st August 11th September 23rd October 20th November

The Park Gardens Trail - Sunday, 10th June, 2007

Sun, 06 May 2007 01:09:09 +0200

There will be 16 gardens open in the 2007 Park Garden Trail - an event which is now held only every alternate year. This year the gardens are very varied: from the large and old established with mature trees and shrubs to the very recently landscaped, from large to very small, from sunny to shaded. Details of the gardens and a map are in the programme which visitors receive as they pay to enter. Teas will be served in two of the gardens and at the Tennis Club. In other gardens you can relax with a glass of Champagne or local beer , cool down with an ice cream , view the work of local artists, purchase plants, local honey or garden 'decor'. Sytners are once again marking the entrance to each garden with the latest models of their luxury cars. All the money raised at the Trail will go to local children's charities, mainly to Rainbows in Lougborough which is the only children's hospice in the East Midlands. Please come and bring your friends. Entrance �3.50. Pay at North Gate, Lenton Road (castle end) or Peveril Drive. Click here to download the promotional poster for the garden trail. For more information telephone 0115 947 2485

Squash Club Open Weekend

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 13:09:46 +0200

Nottingham Squash Rackets Club will be holding an Open Weekend on Saturday 31st March and 1st April at their world class facility on Tattershall Drive in The Park. Come and have a free squash or gym session, a drink in the licensed bar area or watch an exhibition match. There are reduced rates for members joining in April and a new �25 social membership fee if you just want to use the bar. Take a look at the club website.

More Historial Research

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:16:45 +0200

Does anyone know where the Lace-making machinery manufacturer Ernest Jardine used to live? He went on to buy Glastonbury Abbey in Somerset in 1907 where the curator would be interested to have more information about his past. If you know anything about him, please let me know at webmaster@theparknottingham.co.uk

Help Requested

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 12:04:51 +0100

Can anyone help with this request? Please reply to Keely Parrack if you can. I am researching for a novel I'm revising, and trying to find out information on the history of the Park, especially that surrounding some drawings/paintings discovered fairly recently in a grotto or cave. I think the pictures were mostly faces and animals, some of the structure has collapsed. I'll be in flying into London next week, (I used to live in The Park, but now live in California.) I'd love to see the pictures if they exist. I'd really appreciate any help, Thanks, Keely Parrack

Dog Walkers Coffee Morning

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 11:34:36 +0100

DOG WALKERS COFFEE MORNING A chance to finish conversations and to meet the person from the other side of the street - 10.45am - 12.15pm Saturday 10th March 2007 Bowls Club Tattershall Drive �1 to cover the costs, with any profits to an animal charity. Assistance dogs only. Dress: anything from Dog Walk to Cat Walk. Any enquiries to Rosie, or Susan if in attendance or telephone 947 2485

Park Garden Trail 2007

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 11:32:29 +0100

THE PARK GARDEN TRAIL 2007 will be held on SUNDAY 10th JUNE 1.30pm to 6.00pm. Many gardens open to the public. Teas, ice cream and champagne available. Transport between gardens. The garden trail has been taken over by the residents' association and this year there will be guided walking tours of "Buildings and architecture of the Park Estate".

House Prices

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 11:27:24 +0100

Dougal de Havilland has produced a spreadsheet of recent house prices in The Park. You can download it from our downloads section. Any corrections should be sent to Dougal at thepark@ntlworld.com

Spate of Burglaries

Fri, 22 Dec 2006 14:36:22 +0100

The police are reporting a spate of burglaries at the southern end of The Park. They are probably perpetrated by people who have appointments at the probation office on Castle Boulevard. The Park Beat Officer, PC 672 Ian Taylor, advises vigilance and asks that you call him on his mobile 07792 437368 if you see anything suspicious.

Beware intruders

Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:27:26 +0200

A burglar entered our house today while we were at home. She is white, early 20's, 5' 4", with blond hair and a distinctive squint. She is known to the police and is sometimes accompanied by a toddler or infant. She is very calm and prepared to chat for a while with a variety of semi-plausible excuses for entering a property. She has spent time in prison but apparently does not resist when apprehended. Keep an eye out for her and keep your doors and windows shut.

The Park Plan

Mon, 26 Jun 2006 12:05:39 +0200

By now you should have received a copy of The Park Plan which aims to give guidance on deveopment within the estate in order to preserve its unique character. The document, together with The Park Management Plan have now been uploaded to this website in the Downloads section. Your comments will be welcome and if you cannot attend any of the meetings, please use ths discussion forum on the website to contribute to the debate.

1850 Prints of The Park

Mon, 22 May 2006 13:37:39 +0200

Dougal de Havilland has acquired a set of 4 1850 prints with views of the estate. I have added one of these to the downloads section where you can view it. Dougal can provide high-resolution scans of the prints if anyone would like them.

Competition restarted

Fri, 05 May 2006 19:15:23 +0200

After a long delay and having been offline, I have finally restarted the competition for May. Click on Competition in the left hand menu and answer the question to have a chance of winning a meal for 2 with wine at Nottingham's best public house in the Lace Market. These meals have been greatly enjoyed by those who have been fortunate enough to win and the small number of entries gives you a very good chance of winning.

The Discussion Forum is back

Fri, 28 Apr 2006 10:36:39 +0200

After many months absence, the discussion forum has been recreated. I had to disbable the old one because hackers were using it to vandalise the website. We will now have to wait and see if the new one is any more secure. You can find the forum by clicking on "Discussion Forum" link in the menu on the left.

Wanted - Window Cleaner

Tue, 25 Apr 2006 17:20:03 +0200

If anyone has the phone number of a reliable window cleaner, please would they email me at webmaster@TheParkNottingham.co.uk. Thanks, Paul.

park ghosts

Tue, 25 Apr 2006 15:35:13 +0200

Does anyone have any stories of ghosts in the park i can thrill my friends with when strolling around the park? Many thanks for sharing them with me if you can! sandy.taylor1@doctors.org.uk

Harts Restaurant Promotion

Wed, 22 Mar 2006 10:22:44 +0100

Harts Hotel and Restaurant are now supporting this website with advertising and have put together a special meal deal at their newly refurbished restaurant for Park Residents. You can read about it on the Harts Promotion page. Thanks to Harts for their support - the new decor looks great and I encourage everyone to go and have a look.

Pet of The Park - Competition

Tue, 21 Mar 2006 18:18:00 +0100

Christine Walker of Park News is running a competition to discover the animal worthy of the title - PET OF THE PARK 2006. The details are below: Give your pet a bit of well earned attention by entering it in the Park News competition. Just send in a good photograph and a brief description of his/her character and lifestyle. Photos and results will appear in Park News in May. Deadline for entries is FRIDAY 7TH APRIL Please send entries, with your name and telephone number, to Park Pets, 18a Cavendish Crescent North, Nottingham NG7 1BA or email to walker.ce@virgin.net. All pets - dogs, cats hamsters, fish, birds - even stick ionsects, can take part.

New Domain Name

Tue, 21 Mar 2006 18:13:41 +0100

This website now has a new domain name. I did not have ownership of the previous domain and it became necessary to change it rather than continue with the risk of it being withdrawn. The new domain name should have some positive impact in that it more accurately identifies the site as a UK based one and this will enhance its performance with search engines. The discussion forum has been temporarily disabled after Turkish hackers used it to deface the site over new year. When I find a new and more secure version of the software, it will be re-instated. I apologise for the interruption of this service.

Looking for a Family Home

Sun, 19 Mar 2006 17:27:50 +0100

We are looking for a period 4+ bedroom detached or attached property in the Park, with off street parking and garden, to make our family home. Cash purchase (no property to sell). Please contact Edward Attenborough asap on info@attenborough.com. Many thanks.

Fives Courts Tatershall Drive

Tue, 29 Nov 2005 00:26:57 +0100

My name is Ben Price. I am at present on a quest to play "Fives" at every Fives Court in this country within the next ten tears. I have also untertaken some research into the whereabouts of Fives Courts past and present. I recently did an internet search on "Fives Nottingham" and I came across an entry for planning permission in 1909 and i quote: ref NPE P3/218/1-2 "two plans for two Fives Courts T Cartwright at Tattershall Drive1909" This was a Nottingham University Historical Records website. Could any resident let me know if they were 1. Ever Built 2. Still in existence 3. Converted into garage, house etc. 4. Still being used 5. Has anyone got a church buttress in their garage or living room and wonder what it is. (Eton Fives has a church butress sticking out in the middle of the court -believe it or not) see Eton Fives Website. They must be on Tattershall drive somewhere. Thanks Ben Price

Old watercolur by Park resident found in NZ

Sun, 20 Nov 2005 17:16:54 +0100

Neville Scelly writes.... Information required about this work/artist please. An old watercolour has been found in New Zealand, it is titled "Old Houses Surrey" by Miss E.A. Langdon, St Ives Tathersall Drive The Park Nottingham, price was 2 pounds two shillings. Any person interested or with information about the watercolour would be appreciated. To see a scan of the image, click on the title of this story. Cheers Neville Scelly email: < a href="mailto:nevs1@xtra.co.nz">nevs1@xtra.co.nz

Website moved

Sun, 20 Nov 2005 17:16:05 +0100

This website has now moved from its old server. Some of the old features are not yet working fully and will gradually come back online as I get the time to rebuild it. Please bear with me, normal service will be resumed as soon as possible.

Canning Circus Developments

Fri, 18 Nov 2005 18:33:27 +0100

Residents of Newcastle Drive are concerned about the proposed Canning Circus Pedestrian Scheme. They complain that the proposals for The Ropewalk will increase the volume of traffic on their road and have an adverse impact on safety and the quality of the environment. Anyone who feels that they may be affected by this scheme should contact Stephen Hyde on stephen@hydemail.co.uk. The more letters the council receives, the greater the impact. If you would like to read the text of the objection letter sent to the City Council, please click on the title of this story or on "Read more..." below.