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If you have been in the playground in the last couple of weeks you may have noticed the willow tunnel has had a haircut. It may look severe but it was really needed, and don’t worry it will grow back.  We plan to replant parts of it in February (when the ground is warmer) to create a more tunnel-like structure.

The original tunnel was planted 9 years ago by The Friends of Millhouses Park, and we contuinue to maintain this with help from Sheffield Parks and Countryside.

In the meantime, please play in it!

URGENT NOTICE
Please note that the river is about to flood and the park is now closed for public safety.

Due to the dire weather forecast we will not be litter picking on the 29th of September.

We have our Spring calendar of work and events planned for this year with our first event this weekend for those not running the Sheffield Marathon!

Sunday 14 April: Spring clean
Meet at 10am by the cafe, litter pickers and gloves supplied but bring your own if you have them. As always all ages welcome, spread the word please and bring a friend!

Saturday 27 April: Spring bird walk
Meet at the foot of the steps into the park from Archer Road at 8am. The gentle walk through the park to Tyzack’s Dam, returning through part of Ecclesall Woods will last about two and a half hours and, as ever, all are welcome.
Binoculars will be available to borrow.

We are incredibly proud and beyond delighted that the park has been awarded a Platinum Award from Yorkshire in Bloom 2018. Huge thanks are due to all the hardworking park staff and Friends of Millhouses Park volunteers who made this possible.

To Keep the park in tip top shape there will be a litter pick and clean up of the park on Sunday 30th September from 10 to 12pm. We will meet as usual at the cafe and we will supply litter pickers, gloves and sacks. I hope you can come along and please spread the word.

Are you still missing the excitement of Wimbledon? Don’t forget the great tennis facilities in the park, visit www.tennissheffield.com/ to find  pricing of court hire, coaching times and instructions on booking a court or session.

Thornberry Animal Sanctuary will be holding an event in Millhouses Park on Sunday 30th September 2018 from 12-4pm. They will be raising some much needed funds for their kennel refurbishment. The event will consist of a Dog Walk around the perimeter of the park and a dog show consisting of two show rings with a selection of trade stalls selling Doggy related goods, and an Artisan Market featuring exhibits including local artists and craft stalls.

For further details visit morfittsmith.co.uk/poochesinthepark

SCC is currently considering a plan to fence off and lease an area of the park from the public for private business use. This sets a worrying precedent that the park is seen as a commodity. The Friends group strongly opposes this: the whole park should remain free for all to use.

You can help us to protect the park – please sign the petition in the link below:

https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/keep-millhouses-park-public