The Friends of Oakworth (Holden) Park
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These galleries are to show the work we have done, they will be in a loose diary format and in most cases will show a 'before and after' view of the work.
All these pictures have larger versions available, just click on the picture you'd like to see and it will open up a new window with the larger version of the picture.

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Damage done by gales in January 2005

Fire damage done to the fountain in March 2005

Work Party pictures

Watch this space as more pictures will be added very soon - we are always up to something, so evidence of our efforts will be posted here as soon as possible after the event!

The steps by the wall near to the five-a side pitch, these were all cleared of loose stones, branches and leaves.


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before clearing


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after clearing

The 'secret doorway' and the path leading towards it were cleared of weeds and debris.


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before clearing


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after clearing

 


The terraces as they used to look - in front of the caves (Please click here for a larger view in a new window)
The terrace in front of the caves, taken from an old postcard of Oakworth views
Our thanks go to Moira Brown, niece of Frank Wigglesworth who supplied the postcard.


The terraces as they look now - in front of the caves (Please click here for a larger view in a new window)

 The terrace in front of the caves as it appears today, note the marble drinking fountain which was originally in the middle of the road behind the Co-op building, in front of the old Wesleyan Board School building

 

 


The stalactites from about 80 years ago (Click for a larger view in a new window)

The stalactites from about 80 years ago, this was originally a large waterfall which cascaded over the top of the stalactites


The stalactites as they appear today (Click for a larger view in a new window)

The stalactites as they are today, all the ivy has now been cleared away.
They are quite damaged and a lot of features are missing, however the ivy which covered them seems to have saved them from a lot of weather erosion

 

Fly Agaric toadstool - Click for a larger view in a new window

Fly Agaric toadstool - Click for a larger view in a new window

23rd October 2004 - The two pictures above are of Fly Agaric toadstools, found under the pine trees by the entrance to the park. They will cause sickness if even a small amount  is eaten so if you see them, be careful not to touch them with your fingers.


Damage done by gales in January 2005

Gale damage in the park - Click for a larger view in a new window (43342 bytes)

Gale damage in the park - Click for a larger view in a new window (51492 bytes)

Gale damage in the park - Click for a larger view in a new window (47390 bytes)

Gale damage in the park - Click for a larger view in a new window (45731 bytes)

Pictures taken on 15th January 2005 - A small bush and a mature tree at the park entrance were blown over in the gales early in January, the mature tree narrowly missing the portico.
We may be able to replant and stake the bush into position, but the tree will most probably have to be cut up for removal.


Gale damage in the woods - Click for a larger view in a new window (42732 bytes)


Gale damage in the woods - Click for a larger view in a new window (42820 bytes)


Gale damage in the woods - Click for a larger view in a new window (41104 bytes)

Pictures taken on 16th January 2005 - Two mature trees in the woods were blown over in the gales early in January, one of the trees knocking over the second tree.
Our Kestrel box was on one of the trees, we will be repositioning the box on another tree..


Damage done to the fountain by fire in March 2005


Fountain fire damage (44136 bytes)


Fountain fire damage (42135 bytes)

Pictures taken on 30th March 2005 - A small fire had been started at the base of the drinking fountain, on first glance it looks superficial and will require cleaning before any damage can be assessed.
 

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