tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post9191304341455507340..comments2023-07-07T10:58:26.789+01:00Comments on The Good Life: Thornes Park In FebruaryJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-21031514491614396172015-02-16T19:11:35.327+00:002015-02-16T19:11:35.327+00:00What a wonderful project to be involved with. I on...What a wonderful project to be involved with. I only came across Thornes Park last year when I was looking for gardens to visit and I must say that I can see that so much work has been put in to the gardens between our visits. I'm sure it's going to be a wonderful garden again once it's been fully renovated. Well done to your grandma and all the other members of this group.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-67015101736188649232015-02-16T15:00:31.718+00:002015-02-16T15:00:31.718+00:00My grandma is one of the Friends of Thornes Park! ...My grandma is one of the Friends of Thornes Park! She lives nearly opposite the bandstand Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15114191808501237357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-54409970226476355942015-02-14T18:33:12.236+00:002015-02-14T18:33:12.236+00:00It's quite a large conservatory, nowhere near ...It's quite a large conservatory, nowhere near as big as the one at Temple Newsam though. I would like to visit again once all the renovation work has been completed, I'm sure the garden will look fabulous with a little extra work. Sponsoring a rose bush in memory of someone is a great idea and a way of raising much needed funds. The arbour is a beautiful structure, not looking its best at the moment but as you say, it would look amazing covered in flowers.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-9051724895323678132015-02-14T18:13:20.949+00:002015-02-14T18:13:20.949+00:00That conservatory looks huge. Will you be going ba...That conservatory looks huge. Will you be going back in the summer? Sponsoring a rose bush or plant would be a lovely way to support them, maybe in the memory of someone, knowing it would be looked after and enjoyed by others.<br />I love the arbour walkway, festooned in flowers I bet it looks amazing.<br />Lisa xLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05286339918056081955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-6680646924970117682015-02-10T12:54:42.540+00:002015-02-10T12:54:42.540+00:00It is a shame. There's definitely improvements...It is a shame. There's definitely improvements in the garden since we last visited so I'm sure it will look beautiful in summer. I thought the plant with the catkins was beautiful too.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-58075520943138369142015-02-10T09:42:28.919+00:002015-02-10T09:42:28.919+00:00It's a shame that so much money is needed to k...It's a shame that so much money is needed to keep such beautiful places going. It looks like a lot of work has been done here, long may it continue. The plant with the catkins is beautiful :)sustainablemumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099701194160334671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-17112138384297933092015-02-09T09:13:58.456+00:002015-02-09T09:13:58.456+00:00I'm looking forward to being able to go inside...I'm looking forward to being able to go inside the conservatory and have a good look around. The photo shows just one side, there's lots more plants already in the other side of it too. I'm sure once the garden is fully restored it will be a beautiful place to visit.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-47840886004455205752015-02-08T20:41:06.009+00:002015-02-08T20:41:06.009+00:00Good to hear the conservatory roof has been repair...Good to hear the conservatory roof has been repaired, it does look promising from what you spotted inside.<br />I hope they have lot's of sponsors, maybe by summer it will be a place of beauty!xxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-23806592262272488882015-02-08T18:52:08.971+00:002015-02-08T18:52:08.971+00:00I'm really looking forward to the conservatory...I'm really looking forward to the conservatory being opened up, it will be lovely to have a look around. It looks well stocked already. I love walled gardens, not sure what it is about them but I think the brickwork is just beautiful.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-83044868187675326422015-02-08T18:05:58.927+00:002015-02-08T18:05:58.927+00:00The conservatory looks absolutely gorgeous. Hopef...The conservatory looks absolutely gorgeous. Hopefully next time you'll be able to go inside! The walls are beautiful aren't they, and I'm sure the arbour will be stunning in summer. CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-7235200005482421842015-02-08T17:38:04.377+00:002015-02-08T17:38:04.377+00:00The difference since our last visit is very encour...The difference since our last visit is very encouraging. It would be great if they could find more sponsors so that all the beds could be stocked, it would look wonderful.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-78719841537756819982015-02-08T17:08:11.674+00:002015-02-08T17:08:11.674+00:00It is good to see that much has been done and that...It is good to see that much has been done and that work is obviously still ongoing isn't it. I hope the find the sponsors they need and that the beauty of the garden can continue to grow. xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-88865938122547895872015-02-08T16:45:27.628+00:002015-02-08T16:45:27.628+00:00Things are definitely looking up for Thornes Park....Things are definitely looking up for Thornes Park. I'd like to visit again once all the work is complete, I'm sure it will be a wonderful place again.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-72030910379244646592015-02-08T14:45:27.928+00:002015-02-08T14:45:27.928+00:00It's looking good for the time of year, and re...It's looking good for the time of year, and remembering your previous visit. <br />I'm sure that you'll be visiting again in the spring and summer to enjoy lots of flowers. Flighty xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-81771163331862140542015-02-08T10:23:16.779+00:002015-02-08T10:23:16.779+00:00Yes, money is at the centre of most things. There&...Yes, money is at the centre of most things. There's no admission charge for the gardens, I doubt anyone would have paid to look around them as they were, but things are definitely on the up. It's good that a grant has been secured, it would be such a shame to let the conservatory fall in to further disrepair.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-82748889563684879632015-02-08T10:18:02.252+00:002015-02-08T10:18:02.252+00:00I think it will definitely be worth another visit ...I think it will definitely be worth another visit once all the work has been completed. I'm happy that funds have been secured to undertake the work.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-50319678471623199722015-02-08T07:27:14.476+00:002015-02-08T07:27:14.476+00:00Unfortunately, money is the key to most things! Ju...Unfortunately, money is the key to most things! Just think of the cost involved in stocking all those beds with roses etc. Even at trade prices, it would be a lot!<br />Do they charge for admission to the gardens?Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-83484405589120707262015-02-07T20:54:51.258+00:002015-02-07T20:54:51.258+00:00Oh it certainly looks as if things are on the up a...Oh it certainly looks as if things are on the up at Thornes Park Jo so it should be well worth another visit later this year.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-15566404944897893292015-02-07T19:30:14.888+00:002015-02-07T19:30:14.888+00:00Possibly, I suppose we are out of season. There...Possibly, I suppose we are out of season. There's definitely been improvements made since my last visit so it does look as though they mean business in restoring this lovely garden.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-34629473584238456582015-02-07T19:28:44.627+00:002015-02-07T19:28:44.627+00:00It's only five months since I last visited and...It's only five months since I last visited and things have really moved on so I'm sure I will see more improvements if I visit again in summer.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-9527321881150279572015-02-07T19:27:07.562+00:002015-02-07T19:27:07.562+00:00I'm so pleased that the group have managed to ...I'm so pleased that the group have managed to secure a grant to renovate the greenhouse. I've never heard of a garrya, thank you, I shall read up about it.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-40965581460111612032015-02-07T19:24:46.106+00:002015-02-07T19:24:46.106+00:00That's true. There's so many projects vyin...That's true. There's so many projects vying for funding that it's hard to come by these days. It's good that they managed to secure some for the greenhouse repair, it will be wonderful to have it restored back to its former glory.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-80509200783519322612015-02-07T19:11:01.849+00:002015-02-07T19:11:01.849+00:00Maybe it will be fully open in the Spring. It cert...Maybe it will be fully open in the Spring. It certainly looks as though they are preparing for the new season. rusty duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12238493821002258459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-68134162785464627812015-02-07T19:00:17.626+00:002015-02-07T19:00:17.626+00:00I agree its a shame when gardens go into disrepair...I agree its a shame when gardens go into disrepair. Your photos show some lovely perspectives. I think it would be worthwhile going back this summer to see how things have progressed.Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06263430746482725687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-5624597154202675802015-02-07T17:39:16.716+00:002015-02-07T17:39:16.716+00:00I had heard that a group were working on renovatio...I had heard that a group were working on renovation, the catkin plant is a garryaSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.com