Words & photos by Kelvin Wakefield
Even a Sunday morning downpour couldn’t put the dampeners on Stanningley’s Picnic in the Park.
The weather eventually cooperated by being warm and mostly dry. The crowds came to sit out, eat, drink, and be entertained by The Tutti Concert Band as well as The Bandstanders.
Cllr Adele Rae (Lab, Bramley & Stanningley) attended. She said: “It’s great to see a good turn out and to see the space being used in a positive way. Many thanks go to the Friends of Stanningley Park group for organising this.”
Cllr Kevin Ritchie echoed those sentiments and added that he’d like to see more community events like this, but added: “Things like this can only happen when people volunteer or lend their support.”
Representatives from the Leeds Bee Keepers Association hosted a stand which showed off their fascinating work.
They brought an observation hive, which allows you to watch honey bees in action, without disrupting them.
There was also a stand for Pudsey’s Prickle Patch hedgehog rescue, who were there to raise awareness and funds for their new treatment facilities.
The event, which was organised by the Friends of Stanningley Park, had stalls selling ice-creams and refreshments. Creative and sports activities for children were on offer too.
The fun continued inside Stanningley Park Bowling Club, where adults and children were encouraged to have a go, with club regulars providing tips and encouragement.
The event organiser and Friends of Stanningley Park Treasurer, Carol Hodgson, said: “I’m pleased that so many people have come out and grateful for all the support the volunteers have given.”
You can stay up to date with the Friends of Stanningley Park via their Facebook page.
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