Make Space for Girls - Rowntree Park June 2023

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS

Join us this June in ‘making space for girls’ in Rowntree Park. We have a packed month of events aimed primarily at older girls, ages 10-18, with some activities also suitable for younger girls and women. The aim of the June programme is to get girls and women into the public space, trying new things, meeting new people and having fun! Through weekends and weekday evenings of June, we invite you to come along and get involved.

Most of the events are free to attend, but some need booking in advance. Take a look at the programme and get involved!

Why do we need to ‘Make Space for Girls‘?

The June programme is linked to the work we have been doing over the last two years looking at older girls and Rowntree Park and what the Friends of Rowntree Park can do to encourage more girls to use the park. Our work has been influenced by charity ‘Make Space for Girls’ who aim to raise awareness that the design of parks can exclude older girls.

Research shows that after the age of 8, girls’ use of parks drops. Spending time in parks can be beneficial to physical and mental health. There are numerous reasons as to why girls’ use of parks drops, however looking at how to both improve the physical space to make parks more welcoming to girls, plus having more events/activities aimed at girls that encourages them back into parks should start to make a difference.

As a result of our own local research, our project focuses on two key areas to help encourage older girls to use Rowntree Park:

• Trying to improve the physical space – this includes new play equipment.

• Events and activities aimed at girls.

You can read more about our project here: https://rowntreepark.org.uk/make-space-for-girls-older-girls-and-rowntree-park/

A huge thank you to all the amazing local businesses and organisations who are part of our programme of events. They have volunteered their time and resources to run sessions.

Thank you to the Micklegate Ward who are supportive of our project for girls.

BOOKING LINK: www.rowntreepark.org.uk/events/booking

WEBLINK: https://rowntreepark.org.uk/make-space-forgirls-older-girls-and-rowntree-park/

@friendsrowntreepark

@friendsrowntreepark

@Fr_RowntreePark

EVENT LIST

2.6.23

TIME: 11.30am – 12.30pm

TICKETS: FREE – spaces limited, book your place via www.rowntreepark.org.uk/events/booking

LOCATION: AMPHITHEATRE

AGE RANGE: 10-18

TIK

TOK DANCE

(MAMA’S GOT MOVES)

A fun dance class aimed at teenage girls. Listen to some tunes and learn Tik Tok inspired viral dances. An active, fun session where you can express yourself and connect with others.

Instagram: @mamasgotmoves

www.mamasgotmoves.com

4.6.23 SUNDAY

TIME: 11.00am – 12.00pm

TICKETS: FREE – spaces limited, book your place via www.rowntreepark.org.uk/events/booking

LOCATION: LARGE GRASSY AREA BETWEEN THE TWO PLAY PARKS

AGE RANGE: 10-14

FOOTBALL LIONESS TRAINING (YORK RI AFC)

Are you inspired by the England Ladies Lionesses? Interested in giving football a try? Come and get involved in a fun skills training session led by York RI AFC coach, Lindsey. Learn to shoot like Chloe Kelly, and tackle like Lucy Bronze ahead of the FIFA World Cup in July.

Instagram: @yorkri_afc

Facebook: @yorkriafc www.yorkriafc.co.uk

2.6.23

TIME: 4.30pm – 5.30pm

TICKETS: £2 – spaces limited, book via York Pilates

People: www.yorkpilatespeople.as.me/MSFG

LOCATION: SENSORY GARDEN

AGE RANGE: 10+

PILATES IN THE PARK (YORK PILATES PEOPLE)

Join Pilates teacher Maddie Reynolds in Rowntree Park for an hour of empowering movement. As we get older, we often become self-conscious about moving our bodies in public. This is a chance to break down those barriers and celebrate movement - strengthening, stretching and focussing on our own enjoyment of our bodies. What better place to do that than in the great outdoors? This session is suitable for girls aged 10-18yrs, with an accompanying adult. Women are also welcome.

Instagram: @yorkpilatespeople www.yorkpilatespeople.as.me/MSFG

TIME: 2.00pm – 4.00pm

TICKETS: FREE – spaces limited, book your place via www.rowntreepark.org.uk/events/booking

LOCATION: GRASS AREA IN FRONT OF CAFE

AGE RANGE: 2-ADULT

PRINT WORKSHOP (EAT DRINK PRINT WORKSHOPS)

Come and get your print on! Celebrate being in the park by making a hand-printed fabric printed banner to take home and hang on your wall. All materials will be provided – this activity is FREE but a donation towards the cost of materials would be welcome and appreciated. Suitable for all ages, but younger children will need more help from parent/carer.

Instagram: @eatdrinkprintworkshops www.edpworkshops.wordpress.com

5.6.23

MONDAY

TIME: 5.30pm – 6.30pm

TICKETS: £2 – spaces limited, book your place via www.rowntreepark.org.uk/events/booking

LOCATION: SENSORY GARDEN

AGE RANGE: 8-ADULT

YOGA WORKSHOP: VINYASA FLOW (LITTLE NAMA YOGI)

A full body wellbeing class designed to relax the mind and body leaving you feeling refreshed.

A Vinyasa Flow starting and ending with mediation designed for all abilities. If you have a yoga mat, bring it along – otherwise a beach towel or blanket would work!

Instagram: @littlenamayogi

7.6.23

WEDNESDAY

TIME: 5.00pm – 7.00pm

TICKETS: FREE – NO BOOKING REQUIRED

LOCATION: GRASS AREA IN FRONT OF THE CAFE

AGE RANGE: 10-16

ECO CRAFTS (UNIVERSITY OF YORK)

Join a fun afternoon of eco-crafting and get creative with your friends! Students from the University of York are organising a fun and creative session – maybe you will make jewellery, decorative crafts or even tie-dye a new outfit! Fun, chats and creative vibes guaranteed!

6.6.23

TUESDAY

TIME: 6.30pm – 8.00pm

TICKETS: FREE – spaces limited, book your place via www.rowntreepark.org.uk/events/booking

LOCATION: BASKETBALL COURT

AGE RANGE: 8-13

BASKETBALL (YORK EAGLES)

York Eagles is running free Basketball sessions for girls aged 8 to 13 throughout June. Come and find out why BB is getting more and more popular in the UK, especially amongst girls and women. Learn new technical skills, improve your physical fitness and make new friends. Meet current players and find out what it’s like to be part of our Eagles family, whose players can be frequently found at Rowntree Park BB court when they’re not training indoors.

Facebook: @yorkeaglesuk

www.yorkeagles.co.uk

7.6.23

WEDNESDAY

TIME: 6.00pm – 7.30pm

TICKETS: £2 – spaces limited, book your place via www.rowntreepark.org.uk/events/booking

LOCATION: WOODLAND STORY CIRCLE

AGE RANGE: 10-16

WILD ONES (FRIENDS OF ROWNTREE PARK)

Nature group for older girls run by the Friends of Rowntree Park. Activities include things such as campfire cooking, basic survival skills, nature crafts, games, hammock swinging and lots of chat!

Instagram: @friendsrowntreepark

Facebook: @friendsrowntreepark

www.rowntreepark.org.uk

7.6.23

9.6.23

TIME: 6.00pm – 8.00pm

TICKETS: FREE – NO BOOKING REQUIRED

LOCATION: AMPHITHEATRE

AGE RANGE: ALL AGES

THE DANCE FLOOR PROJECT (BOLSHEE)

The Dancefloor Project – Join Bolshee on the pop up, light up dancefloor to bust some moves and make your demands! Write all over the walls with what you want our parks and spaces to be, how you want to be treated and what makes you feel safe, or just join us to request

Instagram: @bolsheecreativeprojects

TIME: 5.00pm – 6.00pm

TICKETS: FREE – spaces limited, book your place via www.rowntreepark.org.uk/events/booking LOCATION: GRASS AREA IN FRONT OF CAFE

AGE RANGE: 10-18

STREET DANCE (DERWENT DANCEWORKS)

Come and get involved with a street dance class aimed at any age and ability! Bring along your trainers, a water bottle and a LOT of happy energy! We have local classes at Knavesmire School and would love to meet new friends looking for a fun activity!

Instagram: @derwentdanceworks

www.derwentdance.co.uk

10.6.23

SATURDAY

TIME: 11.30am – 1.30pm

TICKETS: FREE – spaces limited, book your place via www.rowntreepark.org.uk/events/booking LOCATION: GRASS AREA IN FRONT OF CAFE

AGE RANGE: 2-ADULT

PAMPER SESSION (JENI’S TEMPLE SPA TREASURES)

A pamper in the park. Come chill out with a free facial and/or hand treatment using TempleSpa. Each session will be a small group where you get to come and experience some products and have a little pamper. TempleSpa is a British brand, using botanicals, inspired by the Mediterranean, to provide exceptional, awardwinning skincare products and experiences wherever you are. We are bringing the Spa to you! Enjoy the relaxing park environment as you treat yourself to a gorgeous pamper and take a moment’s peace and calm to chill out with friends.

Facebook: @JeniLoosleyTempleSpa

www.templespa.com/jeniloosley

TIME: 11.00am – 1.00pm

TICKETS: FREE – NO BOOKING REQUIRED

LOCATION: GRASS AREA IN FRONT OF CAFE

AGE RANGE: ALL AGES

PARKS AND SAFETY POP UP STALL (POLICE COMMUNITY SUPPORT OFFICER (PCSO))

Come along and meet your local PCSO! A chance to share your views on the park and safety of women/girls and find out what the local police are doing to make you feel more welcome in the park and in public spaces in general.

Instagram: @northyorkshirepolice

11.6.23

SUNDAY

TIME: 9.30am – 10.30am

TICKETS: FREE – spaces limited, book your place via www.rowntreepark.org.uk/events/booking

LOCATION: AMPHITHEATRE

AGE RANGE: 10-ADULT

PARKFIT (ATTUNED FITNESS PERSONAL TRAINING)

Parkfit is a friendly outdoor cardio and bodyweight group session to build a strong and fit body and mind. The session will be based on the park facilities, giving you opportunity to repeat it in the future. Provided by a local Level 3 Personal Trainer specialising in women and girls’ health. Bring a full water bottle and dress appropriately for movement.

Instagram @attuned.fitness.ch

TIME: 2.00pm – 3.00pm

TICKETS: FREE – spaces limited, book your place via www.rowntreepark.org.uk/events/booking

LOCATION: GRASS AREA IN FRONT OF CAFE

AGE RANGE: 8-ADULT

YOGA (LUCY CORBALLY YOGA)

Summer Yoga: Exploring movement and flows together! Yoga is an amazing way to unplug from the everyday demands, and reconnect to YOU. Light a fire in your core! Wake up your energy! Build confidence, strength and know your power. Practising self-care and love for yourself, and joining together as a community. If you have a yoga mat, bring it along – otherwise a beachtowel or blanket would work!

Facebook: @lucycorballyyoga www.lucycorballyyoga.co.uk

11.6.23

SUNDAY

TIME: 11.00am – 1.00pm

TICKETS: FREE – NO BOOKING REQUIRED

LOCATION: WILDLIFE AREA

AGE RANGE: 8-ADULT

WILDLIFE AREA CONSERVATION SESSION (FRIENDS OF ROWNTREE PARK)

Come along to find out more about the wildlife area project and how we are trying to attract wildlife. Come and volunteer – tasks may include: seeding the wildflower meadow, maintaining the bog or pond, scything the grass, cutting down nettles, or creating a rockery.

Instagram: @friendsrowntreepark

Facebook: @friendsrowntreepark

www.rowntreepark.org.uk

11.6.23

SUNDAY

TIME: 2.00pm – 3.00pm

TICKETS: FREE – spaces limited, book your place via www.rowntreepark.org.uk/events/booking

LOCATION: MEET UNDER THE CAFE

AGE RANGE: 10-18

IPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP (LUCY BEDFORD PHOTOGRAPHY & SJ BURTON PHOTOGRAPHY)

Would you like to learn some hints and tips to help you take great photos? Then come along and take part in our workshop. We will talk about what makes a photograph interesting, and how you can use your iphone to take eye catching shots. Then you’ll head out to test your new skills and help the park by creating images that could be shared on their social media. This will help others see the lovely surroundings and then they will want to use the park more too!

Instagram: @lucybedfordphotography

www.lucybedfordphotography.com

www.sjburton.com

12.6.23

MONDAY

TIME: 6.00pm – 7.00pm

TICKETS: FREE – NO BOOKING REQUIRED

LOCATION: AMPHITHEATRE

AGE RANGE: 10-18

MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP (PQA)

Join Team PQA for an exciting Musical Theatre workshop with an industry professional performer and teacher. Learn an awesome routine from a hit musical in just 1 hour and experience what it’s like to be a student at PQA! No experience necessary.

Instagram: @pqajames www.pqacademy.com/academies/york

11.6.23

SUNDAY

TIME: 4.00pm – 5.00pm

TICKETS: FREE – NO BOOKING REQUIRED

LOCATION: WOODLAND STORY CIRCLE

AGE RANGE: 8-18

NATURE CRAFTS (FRIENDS OF ROWNTREE PARK)

Join us to get creative with nature! This is a relaxed session – activities will include creating Hapa Zome bunting (pounding plants onto material) and making elderbead necklaces. Also there will be hammocks for hanging and foraged snacks to try.

Instagram: @friendsrowntreepark

Facebook: @friendsrowntreepark

www.rowntreepark.org.uk

13.6.23

TUESDAY

TIME: 6.30pm – 8.00pm

TICKETS: FREE – spaces limited, book your place via www.rowntreepark.org.uk/events/booking

LOCATION: BASKETBALL COURT

AGE RANGE: 8-13

BASKETBALL (YORK EAGLES)

York Eagles is running free Basketball sessions for girls aged 8 to 13 throughout June. Come and learn this fast-growing game and be in with a chance to join our York Eagles girls team, some of whom play in the national league.

Facebook: @yorkeaglesuk www.yorkeagles.co.uk

14.6.23

WEDNESDAY

TIME: 6.00pm – 7.30pm

TICKETS: £2 – spaces limited, book your place via www.rowntreepark.org.uk/events/booking

LOCATION: WOODLAND STORY CIRCLE

AGE RANGE: 10-16

WILD ONES

(FRIENDS OF ROWNTREE PARK)

Nature group for older girls run by the Friends of Rowntree Park. Activities include things such as campfire cooking, basic survival skills, nature crafts, games, hammock swinging and lots of chat!

Instagram: @friendsrowntreepark

Facebook: @friendsrowntreepark www.rowntreepark.org.uk

15.6.23

THURSDAY

TIME: 4.30pm – 7.00pm

TICKETS: FREE – NO BOOKING REQUIRED

LOCATION: GRASS AREA IN FRONT OF CAFE

AGE RANGE: 8-ADULT

ORIENTEERING (EBORIENTEERS)

Come and have a go at Orienteering! It’s a fun way to exercise – a chance to learn map reading skills and race against the timer. Race your friends/family, and see if you can complete the courses fastest.

Facebook: @Eborienteers

www.eborienteers.org.uk

14.6.23

WEDNESDAY

TIME: 7.00pm – 9.00pm

TICKETS: N/A

LOCATION: N/A

AGE RANGE: 10+

NATURE ACTIVITIES

& CONSERVATION (39TH SOUTHLANDS GUIDES)

This event is for the guide group only – The session is a chance for the guide group to get involved in some nature crafts as well as some volunteering and conservation work in Rowntree Park. Find out more about joining your local guides via the links.

Instagram: @girlguidingnys www.girlguidingnys.org.uk

17.6.23

SATURDAY

TIME: 10.00am – 11.30am

TICKETS: FREE – spaces limited, book your place via www.rowntreepark.org.uk/events/booking

LOCATION: WOODLAND STORY CIRCLE

AGE RANGE: 8-18

HERBAL REMEDY WORKSHOP

(CATKIN

& CO)

Come along and find out about plants that you can use to create simple herbal medicines. We will be foraging for plants and creating some simple herbal remedies such as lip balm that you can take home. A relaxed session getting to learn about nature’s healing properties.

Instagram: @catkinandco

Facebook: @ catkinandco www.catkinand.co

18.6.23

SUNDAY

TIME: APPROX 11.00am

TICKETS: FREE – NO BOOKING REQUIRED

LOCATION: MEET UNDER THE CAFE

AGE RANGE: 12-ADULT

MOVEMENT MORNING (SWEATY BETTY x THESE GIRLS RUN)

Join Sweaty Betty and ‘These Girls Run’ for a gentle movement morning - running, jogging or walking around Rowntree Park! These Girls Run is all about creating a Safe, Sweaty, Supportive space for girls and women to exercise and make friends, Sweaty Betty’s run leaders, and Liz from TGR will guide girls on a gentle route, making sure that all paces and needs are catered for! We can’t wait to have you along! The group will be setting off from the Sweaty Betty store on Stonegate - they’ll pick you up at the park at approximately 11am.

Instagram: @these_girls_run www.thesegirlsrun.co.uk

17.6.23

SATURDAY

TIME: 2.00pm – 3.00pm

TICKETS: FREE – spaces limited, book your place via www.rowntreepark.org.uk/events/booking

LOCATION: MEET WOODLAND STORY CIRCLE

AGE RANGE: 10-18

PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP - POSITIVE SELFIES (OLIVIA BRABBS PHOTOGRAPHY)

Once you know how to craft and own your image, you become empowered to be more creative on your terms rather than following the herd on social media.

Professional photographer Olivia Brabbs will guide you through some basic portrait skills to help you develop your own style and camera confidence.

All levels of photography experience welcome to this relaxed workshop. Bring your own phone or camera.

Instagram: @oliviabphoto www.oliviabrabbs.co.uk

20.6.23

TUESDAY

TIME: 6.30pm – 8.00pm

TICKETS: FREE – spaces limited, book your place via www.rowntreepark.org.uk/events/booking LOCATION: BASKETBALL COURT

AGE RANGE: 8-13

BASKETBALL (YORK EAGLES)

York Eagles is running free Basketball sessions for girls aged 8 to 13 throughout June. Come and learn this fast-growing game and be in with a chance to join our York Eagles girls team, some of whom play in the national league.

Facebook: yorkeaglesuk www.yorkeagles.co.uk

21.6.23

WEDNESDAY

TIME: 6.00pm – 7.30pm

TICKETS: £2 – spaces limited, book your place via www.rowntreepark.org.uk/events/booking

LOCATION: WOODLAND STORY CIRCLE

AGE RANGE: 10-16

WILD ONES (FRIENDS OF

ROWNTREE PARK)

Nature group for older girls run by the Friends of Rowntree Park. Activities include things such as campfire cooking, basic survival skills, nature crafts, games, hammock swinging and lots of chat!

Instagram: @friendsrowntreepark

Facebook: @friendsrowntreepark

www.rowntreepark.org.uk

22.6.23 THURSDAY

TIME: 4.30pm – 7.00pm

TICKETS: FREE – NO BOOKING REQUIRED

LOCATION: GRASS AREA IN FRONT OF CAFE

AGE RANGE: 8-ADULT

ORIENTEERING (EBORIENTEERS)

Come and have a go at Orienteering! It’s a fun way to exercise – a chance to learn map reading skills and race against the timer. Race your friends/family, and see if you can complete the courses fastest.

Facebook: @Eborienteers

www.eborienteers.org.uk

21.6.23

WEDNESDAY

TIME: 6.00pm – 7.00pm

TICKETS: FREE – NO BOOKING REQUIRED

LOCATION: AMPHITHEATRE

AGE RANGE: 8-18

SINGING SESSION (DANDELION ARTS)

Singing session – as part of an intergenerational singing project we will run a singing session in the park and learn a song based on the life story of a local York resident.

Facebook: @dandelionarts1

www.dandelionarts.co.uk

24.6.23

SATURDAY

TIME: 11.00am – 1.00pm

TICKETS: FREE – NO BOOKING REQUIRED

LOCATION: AMPHITHEATRE

AGE RANGE: 10-18

MANIFESTING CHANGE (THUNK IT THEATRE)

A fun workshop where you share ideas for the world you want to see, and devise a piece of theatre that celebrates and champions the changes you want! This empowering workshop is open to all abilities (no drama experience needed) and gives young people a chance to express their ideas in a supportive and creative way!

Instagram: @thunkittheatre

www.thunkittheatre.co.uk

24.6.23

TIME: 12.00pm – 1.00pm & 2.30pm – 3.30pm

TICKETS: FREE – NO BOOKING REQUIRED

LOCATION: MILLENNIUM BRIDGE/BUTCHER TERRACE GATES

AGE RANGE: 8-ADULT

CANOE RACE: GET INTO CANOEING INFORMATION STALL (BRITISH CANOEING)

It’s York Canoe Race day! Come along and watch people in different water crafts, canoes, K1, K2s etc, race from the Millennium Bridge over three different courses from 1pm. You could even walk along the path to see them race.

Before and after the race head over to chat on information about women/girls canoeing and find out about opportunities to get involved. British Canoeing want to see as many girls as possibly entering and enjoying kayaking so why not speak to the #shepaddles ambassador and the other female helpers at the race about how to join a taster session, or even train for the race to join in next year?

Instagram: @sairapaddles

www.britishcanoeing.org.uk/guidance-resources/shepaddles

25.6.23

SUNDAY

25.6.23

SUNDAY

TIME: 11.00am – 12.00pm

TICKETS: FREE – spaces limited, book your place via www.rowntreepark.org.uk/events/booking

LOCATION: LARGE GRASSY AREA BETWEEN THE TWO PLAY PARKS

AGE RANGE: 10-14

FOOTBALL LIONESS TRAINING (YORK RI AFC)

Are you inspired by the England Ladies Lionesses?

Interested in giving football a try? Come and get involved in a fun skills training session led by York RI AFC coach, Lindsey. Learn to shoot like Chloe Kelly, and tackle like Lucy Bronze ahead of the FIFA World Cup in July.

Instagram: @yorkri_afc

Facebook: @yorkriafc

www.yorkriafc.co.uk

TIME: 5.30pm – 6.45pm

TICKETS: FREE – spaces limited, book your place via www.rowntreepark.org.uk/events/booking

LOCATION: AMPHITHEATRE

AGE RANGE: 10-18

POW (POWER OF WOMEN) COLLAGE WORKSHOP (MISS TROUT)

POW! POP UP Empowerment Collage Making –

A liberating art workshop exploring and creating a group collage that reflects the self-expression and voices of young women in our local community with activist and artist Miss Trout ( Anna Johnston).

Instagram: @miss_trout

www.misstrout.com

TIME: 5.00pm – 6.00pm

TICKETS: FREE – NO BOOKING REQUIRED

LOCATION: SENSORY GARDEN

AGE RANGE: 10-18

CHEERLEADING (VIKINGS CHEER)

Join us for some cheerleading in Rowntree Park! We’ll work on cheerleading skills including dance, jumps, tumbles and stunting. All participants including beginners welcome.

Instagram @vikings.cheer

www.vikingscheer.com

29.6.23

THURSDAY

TIME: 4.30pm – 6.00pm

TICKETS: FREE – spaces limited, book your place via www.rowntreepark.org.uk/events/booking

LOCATION: SENSORY GARDEN (MEET AT CAFE STEPS)

AGE RANGE: 10-18

WATERCOLOUR PAINTING WORKSHOP

(LUCY MONKMAN)

Explore the medium of watercolour with local illustrator Lucy Monkman. We will create a series of watercolour paintings. Materials are provided, but please do bring your own watercolour sets if you would like to. Meet at the cafe steps and we will head to the Sensory Garden together.

Instagram: @lucy.monkman

Facebook: @lucymonkmanillustration

Twitter: @LucyMonkman

www.lucymonkman.com

TIME: 6.00pm – 7.30pm

TICKETS: £2 – spaces limited, book your place via www.rowntreepark.org.uk/events/booking

LOCATION: WOODLAND STORY CIRCLE

AGE RANGE: 10-16

WILD ONES (FRIENDS OF ROWNTREE PARK)

Nature group for older girls run by the Friends of Rowntree Park. Activities include things such as campfire cooking, basic survival skills, nature crafts, games, hammock swinging and lots of chat!

Instagram: @friendsrowntreepark

Facebook: @friendsrowntreepark

www.rowntreepark.org.uk

30.6.23

FRIDAY

TIME: 5.00pm – 8.00pm

TICKETS: FREE – NO BOOKING REQUIRED

LOCATION: AMPHITHEATRE

AGE RANGE: ALL AGES

MAKE SPACE: MUSIC & PICNIC (FRIENDS OF ROWNTREE PARK)

Join us to mark the end of the June Girls programme in Rowntree Park with a relaxed ‘Social Picnic’. Bring some friends/family, a rug and some food and just hang at the amphitheatre area whilst listening to some tunes. You also get to choose the music! You can submit up some tracks to be included in the evening’s play list (keep an eye on social media for how). The park is your place and your space! Everyone welcome to come along to celebrate – not just girls.

Instagram: @friendsrowntreepark

Facebook: @friendsrowntreepark

www.rowntreepark.org.uk

Let‘s make a difference!

We hope you enjoy the June programme and get involved.

Help us spread the word and raise awareness of the programme and events, but also of the need to create better, and safer parks for older girls (and everyone).

Please do tag us on social media and send on any feedback.

Find out more about our ‘Older Girls and Rowntree Park Project’ here:

https://rowntreepark.org.uk/make-space-for-girls-older-girls-and-rowntree-park/

Better, and safer, parks for girls and women

Our work has been featured in a range of publications and research. Most recently, Abigail Gaines of the Friends of Rowntree Park presented the work at a national conference at Leeds University on ‘Women and Girls’ Safety in Parks’. The conference was linked to new guidance released commissioned by the West Yorkshire Mayor and carried out by Leeds University in conjunction with Make Space for Girls, Green Flag, Keep Britain Tidy and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.

Abigail has also spoken with Make Space for Girls on the BBC Radio 4 Today programme and also BBC Radio 2 Jeremy Vine Show. By keeping the issue of the need for better, and safer, parks for women and girls going we are all helping raise awareness and helping make change happen.

Help us continue to make a difference

We are looking for funding to continue with our project – including business sponsorship for equipment requested by older girls. If you as an individual, a business or an organisation wants to be involved in our project in any way, get in touch - we’d love to hear from you!

Contact Abigail - hello@rowntreepark.org.uk

Find out more: www.rowntreepark.org.uk

USEFUL LINKS:

https://www.makespaceforgirls.co.uk/

https://womeninsport.org/research-and-advice/our-publications/make-space-for-us/ https://parksforlondon.org.uk/resource/women-and-girls-safety/ https://rowntreepark.org.uk/make-space-for-girls-older-girls-and-rowntree-park/