Watching bats sweeping to and fro in these gardens are one of my treasured childhood memories, though what they were probably feeding on, not such good memories! Playing tennis in the evenings usually meant you spent more time swiping away those mozzies who seemed determined to devour you.
Category: Play park
Weymouth & Portland Pride by the Seaside; Radipole Park
Our green spaces should be safe for everyone to visit, relax and enjoy the outdoors, a place where no one should feel excluded, isolated, intimidated or threatened by others. That is the case this coming weekend, everyone’s welcomed to what will be a kaleidoscope of colour, people, stalls, lively entertainment and a stage packed with…
Today’s Children Making Tomorrows Memories; Radipole’s Heritage.
As a Friends group of Radipole Park and Gardens, we are frequently found giving talks about the history of our gardens to various groups around the area, from schools to nursing homes. Rosie Osbourne, Weymouth’s parks development officer, and Yvonne Leicester went along to Southill primary school where they told a captivated audience exciting tales…
An All Inclusive Event for Everyone to Enjoy; Multicultural Bring and Share Picnics.
Sometimes events pop up that makes you remember that there is far more love and compassion in the world than today’s media would often have you believe. Arranged by the Dorset Race Equality Council, these are a series of multicultural picnics in nearby parks and our local one held in Radipole play park area is…
Discovering Images of Radipole Gardens Lost Past
Some might think that an odd title seeing as the gardens were only created during the 1930’s, but if you’re fan of good old Tony Robinson and Time Team, you’ll know that sometimes it’s easier to research, read and know more about centuries ago than it is our more recent history! Radipole park and gardens…
