ANNUAL UPDATE 2004

 

WATERSIDE WALKWAYS

The circuit of new pathways, created by terracing along the ghyllside below the existing sand path, was completed, and officially opened on May 29th by the incoming Chairman of Ilkley Parish Council, Brian Mann.

The pathways include a delightful stretch alongside the sparkling waters of the ghyll, and enable visitors to get up close to the waterside flora, including some lovely fern clumps and banks of primroses. This attractive feature and valuable wildlife habitat will continue to be enhanced by further work on the steep slopes to each side of the path.

TREASURE TRAILS

We ran a number of events based on temporary trails taking in features and wildlife of the Millennium Green. These were essentially quizzes - with prizes for completion - making use of specially-produced leaflets, which are both educational and 'fun for all the family' Developed by local supporter Barbara Fox, 'Eye-Spy', 'Spot the Bird', 'Find the Flower', Track the Trees', 'Tale Trail' and '7x7' trails have been in operation at the Easter and Whit Bank Holiday weekends, and weekends in August as part of Ilkley Summer Festival.

Another Festival event, which proved to be a huge success, was the Doggy FunDay held on Saturday August 14th, when 'Best Friends' dog training team mounted a display beside the picnic area, followed by fun challenges and competitions open to all dogs and owners.

TREE TIME

At the suggestion of Bradford Countryside Service and with permission from Ilkley Parish Council, we planted a number of trees on the grassland at the foot of Ilkley Moor (just opposite the Millennium Green) at the end of November as part of National Tree Week. The trees were funded by Keighley Community Council and offered for dedication by members of the public to raise funds for the Trust. With all trees dedicated and 'bookings' for dedications already made for next year, this scheme shows every promise of great success.

VALIANT VICTORY

Darwin Gardens continued to play their part in keeping up high standards of open-space management by gaining a Green Pennant award from the Civic Trust, which will be flown proudly from our mast next year. 

We also contributed to Ilkley's superb achievement in winning the small towns category of 'Britain in Bloom' and gaining a gold award in this national competition - a wonderful tribute to the enterprise and dedication of 'green-fingered' volunteers and Council staff.

 


 

DARWIN GARDENS MILLENNIUM GREEN

is maintained by
the Darwin Gardens Trust and Bradford District Council
with volunteer support from and for the local community.
 

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