As we walked through the park today I could not believe how many people there were. To say the place was crowded would be a wild under statement. I thought there must be every family with children from derby had decided to congregate at Markeaton Park. The children’s paddle pool was full of toddlers andContinue reading “Family fun day”
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Alice returns to Markeaton
Friday 21 May 2010 For the very first time in Derby, I came across the most gorgeous sunset, and how opportune for me that I was able to frame the sun with the tree leaves that had formed a circular or heart shape. As I wandered down to Markeaton Park I also discovered some prettyContinue reading “Alice returns to Markeaton”
Alice recalls the Choo Choo Train from Kuirau Park
Chuga chuga chuga chuga choo choo! That’s what I remember of the sound from the little train at Kuirau park many moons ago. I have fond memories of going down to Kuirau park with my parents for picnics on warm sunny days. There was a little train that went around the park, and the mostContinue reading “Alice recalls the Choo Choo Train from Kuirau Park”
Alice goes bird-spotting in Markeaton Park
It was another cold day today, but not cold enough to freeze the water on the ponds though. We had a good walk today, discovering new places along the way, and by the time we had returned home more than two hours had passed. I was pleased to realise that we had done a fairContinue reading “Alice goes bird-spotting in Markeaton Park”
Alice Letts 