We’ve been making some real progress with the Small Mill Building! Why not watch our video to see for yourself?
Duck Race!
Duck races will be held today at 12 noon, then every hour. It’s free, so be there or be quackers!!
August 26, 2013 · 9:35 am
Trinity Day Care Trust Visit
We had a fantastic card from Sally at the Trinity Day Care Trust:
http://www.trinitydaycaretrust.co.uk/
“I thought you might like to take this photo to the next volunteer’s meeting. It shows some members of Trinity Day Care Trust with wives and helpers.
We enjoyed a stroll through the park reminiscing about the old days there and noting the recent developments and improvements. Everyone commented on how lovely the park looks, especially at the moment with the profusion of colour and the beauty of the wild flower gardens.
The eight wheelchair users easily got round the sensory garden, and while the culinary experts were crushing, sniffing and naming, others were merely dreaming of Sunday dinner!
The time and effort put in by you and the other volunteers is noted, and is very much appreciated. Thank you.”
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Duck Raced!
A very big thanks to all who helped make yesterdays Duck Race successful, I hope you will see from the attached pictures the magic of our little Fish Pass Stream continues to captivate, involve, entertain and bring a smile to a very many faces and add that little something extra to a day out in Millhouses Park.
Donations for the day were £84 which are going towards the Central Climbing/Balancing/sliding block that is to be restored for another 10 years popular use.
We will be running again over August Bank Holiday with the permission of the British Weather.
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Balsam Bashed!
Our Balsam bashing team worked hard today to rid the River Sheaf of the invasive Himalayan Balsam! Well done, guys!
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Balsam Bashers Needed!
Monday 29th July – 1000 Café – Bring Gloves – We need to pick it now before the seeds burst!
Balsam along the margins of the river through the park again this year. After a blitz 2 years ago there was far less last year and we managed to keep on top of it without help. I suspect that this “crop” was washed down from further up with the flooding this year. I have arranged for the Rangers and Ziggy (environmental Officer) to help on Monday 29th July to help. I would be grateful if you could join us. We will meet at 10 am at the cafe. We may need to work over lunch so bring sustenance if required. I will supply coffee and biscuits. We hope to litter pick the river and margins at the same time depending on time and numbers so if you have waterproof footwear all the better. Hope to see you if you can make it.
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Duck Race and Zorbing!
The Friend of Millhouses Park Great Annual Duck Race will take place this year on SATURDAY 3rd AUGUST at 10:00 on the FISH PASS!
This year, in collaboration with ACTIVITY SHEFFIELD, there will also be ZORB BALLS and a CLIMBING TOWER in the NORTH FIELD (between the Main Car Park and the Skate Park). Why not come along and challenge yourself?
Mill Building Door Opening
Today saw the first opening of the Small Mill Building to a group of invited guests.
It’s been a labour of love to save this old lady from dereliction and decay, but she’s now safe and waiting for a new and exciting use!
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Sensory Garden Fence Renewal
Before two days hard physical work passes into another memory can I thank everyone who contributed to the project in what has become the norm for projects in the park, rain! I think you will agree the outcome both looks good and more functional than our original construction. Do please pass on my thanks to those whose e-mail I do not have.
Special thanks for the Sheffield Rangers Team and Chris Dinsdale for their practical leadership, Millhouses Bowling Club for the contribution which funded the work and Pete Stow who organised and led the event.
Thank you all … I hope the muscles all heal soon!
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Milly Jam 2013 a HUGE Success!
Milly Jam 2013 was a massive success! Thank you to all who came along to enjoy the day!
The results of the competition are:
Scooter
1st Oliver Fletcher
2nd Luke Frost
3rd Joe Thorpe
Under 14 Skateboard
1st – Barnaby Conroy
2nd – Sol Conroy
3rd – Olivier Bikoumou
Under 14 BMX
1st – Arek Tatulinksi
2nd – Jay Green (+Best trick)
3rd – Ed Sweeney
High hop – flat
Joe Prestwood
High Ollie – Flat
Did not run (but we know it would be Will Lester)
High Hop – Bank
Dan Bellamy
High Ollie – Bank
Will Lester
14-18 Skate
1st – Jay Bex
2nd – Marcus Keaveney
3rd – Joe Keaveney
14-18 BMX
1st – Dan Bellamy (+Best trick)
2nd – Michael Roper
3rd – Madison Hay
Best trick – Oliver Simpson
Over 18 Skate
1st – Shaun Currie
2nd – Will Lester
3rd – Jake Wainwright
Over 18 BMX
1st – Ross Jarman
2nd – Chris Fairest
3rd – Harry
Best Trick – Bobby Skinn, BUD BMX Streetest – Brandon Steele
Credits & Thanks
All the skaters, riders and everyone who came to watch
Waller BMX, Bike Tree, J E James & BUD BMX for BMX prizes
The House, Slugger & Lives & Levels for skate prizes
The House for Scooter prizes
Custom Built Extensions for the cash & Onboard for the vouchers
James Folkes – PA/Sound System, High Jump & Trophy engineer
Ed Astill – PA/Sound system
Toby Jenkinson – Registration & fixer
Cath & Cass – T-shirt sales/child minders
Josh Bedford & Wisdom Print Makers – T shirt design & print
Joe Ward/Smalley– 2013 logo
Sam Ward – BMX trophies & Marley’s Mellow Mood
Joel Culf MC & BMX judging
Will Lester on the Mic & skate judging
June Burke at Sheffield City Council
Friends of Millhouses Park
Everyone else who pitched in to make it an amazing day
Milly Jam 2014 anyone?
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- Henry Tre Flip
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- Over 18 Skate Winners
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- Roper Milly Rail
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