Today saw the heaviest snow of the century so far. It provided an opportunity for many to enjoy the conditions in the park. Click here for more pictures.
Photo below by Phil Griffiths
Thursday, February 08, 2007
Snow!
Today saw the heaviest snow of the century so far. It provided an opportunity for many to enjoy the conditions in the park. Click here for more pictures.
Photo below by Phil Griffiths
Sunday, February 04, 2007
An email - Out of the blue
It's Sunday February 4th 2007. Cold as the Devil's heart outside, yet a great deal warmer inside, after the spectacle I was privileged to watch this early morning.
I return, like a compass to north, to Priory Park at every possible opportunity.
I played there as a boy. I courted there as a besotted teenager. I discovered contemplation there in manhood.
Now, closing rapidly on my sixtieth birthday, not so good on the legs as I was, I return weekly to my roots - if only to look out of the car window.
Back to this morning.
A man. Booted, hatted, wrapped against the frost, scoured the verges, hedgerows, pathways, and gutters armed with a stick. He was collecting litter in a plastic bag. A sort of Womble.
This was not the cursory glance of a council worker. This was an avid eradication of detritus that comes from a deep love of his environment.
To my shame I did not get out of the car, ask his name, shake his hand, or thank him.
I'd never heard of FoPP
To the unknown 'warrior' may I say: "Thank you, Sir. More strength to your elbow".
I return, like a compass to north, to Priory Park at every possible opportunity.
I played there as a boy. I courted there as a besotted teenager. I discovered contemplation there in manhood.
Now, closing rapidly on my sixtieth birthday, not so good on the legs as I was, I return weekly to my roots - if only to look out of the car window.
Back to this morning.
A man. Booted, hatted, wrapped against the frost, scoured the verges, hedgerows, pathways, and gutters armed with a stick. He was collecting litter in a plastic bag. A sort of Womble.
This was not the cursory glance of a council worker. This was an avid eradication of detritus that comes from a deep love of his environment.
To my shame I did not get out of the car, ask his name, shake his hand, or thank him.
I'd never heard of FoPP
To the unknown 'warrior' may I say: "Thank you, Sir. More strength to your elbow".
Thursday, February 01, 2007
Friends of Priory Park & The Green
Park on TV
I have just caught the tail end of Midday "Midlands Today" on BBC1 showing people walking in Priory Park.
I believe it was to do with breast cancer.
It is almost certainly to be repeated at 6.30 p.m.
A recording would be a good idea.
I have just caught the tail end of Midday "Midlands Today" on BBC1 showing people walking in Priory Park.
I believe it was to do with breast cancer.
It is almost certainly to be repeated at 6.30 p.m.
A recording would be a good idea.
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