Friends of Harrison Park – Edinburgh

Local residents are invited to contribute to the design proposals for Harrison Park East.

The Waterways Trust Scotland, British Waterways Scotland and Edinburgh City Council are hosting a consultation about the new proposals for regeneration in the park.

The event will take place on board the Re-union Barge that will be berthed at Ashley Terrace on Tuesday the 4th of May 2010 at 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. and on Sunday the 9th of May 2010 at 12.30 p.m.- 3 p.m.

The new Harrison Park proposals by LKMK will be on display and comments and feedback will be used to influence the final design.

Light refreshments will be served on board.

On Sunday the 9th of May, The Friends of Harrison Park in partnership with Edinburgh and Lothian Greenspace invite you to take part in their popular kite making event. Other activities include face painting.

Get healthy with a Feet First Walk hosted by the Waterways Trust Scotland leaving from Ashley Terrace at 1 p.m.

For further information please contact Christine Donnelly at the Waterways Trust Scotland on 01324 677821 or e mail christine.donnelly@thewaterwaystrust.org.uk.

Edinburgh Council have launched a photography competition for people to try and capture the parks of Edinburgh.  The prize on offer is a professionally framed copy of their photo.  The winning prizes will also feature at prominent locations in the city as well as prestigious events throughout the city.

There are 3 categories:-

• People in Parks
• Wildlife in the City
• Local Landscapes

You can find more information and how to enter on the Council website

http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/internet/leisure/Parks_and_recreation/CEC_a_shot_in_the_park

Application forms are also available from the Friends of Harrison Park secretary.

Harrison Park will be hosting a free kite making event on Saturday 20th June 2009. The fun starts at 11pm and runs till 2pm.

Cakes and refreshments will be available to raise funds for Breast Cancer Care Charity (no 1017658).

The venue will be Harrison Park West, next to the Play park. Harrison Park West is the section closest to Craiglockhart Primary, Harrison Play Group and Margiottas.

Plans have been released for a new path across Harrison Park East.  Whilst funding isn’t in place it’s hopped that requests can be put forward to a number of  organisations.

You can view a larger image of the plans here (500kb)

Do you have any thoughts on the plans?  Let us know