Monthly Archives: July 2012

Children Go For Gold at Cafe Finale

The last cafe Sunday, July 15, offered the best weather for the Children’s Olympics which made a wonderful ending. The sun shone in the morning and it proved to be a rain-free cafe. This meant that families could picnic on … Continue reading

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This Sunday was for the Birds

Secrets of park birds were shared with outdoor enthusiasts at the Barnard Park cafe on Sunday, July 8, along with info on plants and other wildlife living in this green space. John Scholes, a local resident and neuro-scientist, explained the … Continue reading

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Hockey Hits the Park on Sunday

Competition was fierce on the 1st of July when an assortment of locals crashed together to play “knock about” hockey. Everyone was welcome, with players ranging from tottering three-year olds to fit and sprightly seventy-somethings. After some preliminary warm-ups in passing, … Continue reading

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Sunday Cricket Match

  Cricket returned to Barnard Park on Sunday 24th June. Thomas Lord would have been proud – raising a ghostly glass from his former Long Room at White Conduit House on Penton Street. Over 20 children – of all ages – … Continue reading

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