It transpires that the City Council’s online survey provider did not record the park cyclewalk survey responses because of a digital fault. So they are opening the consultation again until 26 February. If you submitted a response before 20 January, it is hoped you will do it again. The website is: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/cyclewalk
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Shout out
Just a shout out to http://www.bcgwebdesign.co.uk/website/ who not only built our website but have generously hosted it for years. Thanks, Bruce!
And to Alan Lander, a Chartered Financial Analyst at https://www.walterscott.co.uk/, who has scrutinised our accounts for nothing, for ages, even though he lives on the other side of the city. Thanks, Alan!
Ice rink development plans: residential and mixed use
A planning application notice has been submitted for the ice rink site. Not much detail, but what there is, is here: https://www.friendsofroseburnpark.org.uk/ice-rink-development/
Quite Route 8 Consultation now open until 25 November
The Quiet Route 8 Cycle improvements in Roseburn Park are now out for consultation by the Council. You can find it all in the link below and as ever we think lots of people should have a say (it’s open until 25 Nov): https://consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/…/de…/consult_view/
Some comments already to be found here: Council consultation on park cycling management
Council consultation on park cycling management
The Council will shortly commence a consultation on a proposal for the management of cycling/walking in the park.
At the FoRP AGM there was concern that just splitting the path might lead to cyclists going faster and dogs and toddlers not observing the split. However the blind spot by the toilet block needed attention.
In discussion with the Council the idea of a 3-month trial to split cyclists and walkers only around the central area was suggested, with cyclists “give way” signs on either side of the blindspot.
Massive Thanks to Everyone
Mega-thanks to all these people for their efforts on and around Sunday (if we miss you out or spell your name wrong, PLEASE tell us):
Bakers of all ages produced 36 cakes:
Birgul, Gene, Chloe, Layla, Libby, Pamela, Arnie, Ruby, Charlie, Robin, Dan, Grace, Iona, Annis, Ian, Lea, Tess, Jessie, Lucy, Johnny, Katie, Molly, Isabelle, Logan, Jenny, Alfie, Carmen, Bronwen, Harris, Catherine, Jo, Paul, Louisse.
And congratulations to the winning makers of: Chocolate Grenache, Lemon Drizzle, Cherry Blossom, Water of Leaf, Chocolate Surprise, Campfire Kingdom, Rainbow Delight and Awesome Rainbow.
People did all sorts of other stuff to make it all happen:
A guy called John, Ruby Anderson, Johnny Booth, Finlay Booth, Ben Howarth, Laura Howarth, Kirsty Campbell, and
- Tracy McNeill and friends from Tesco
- Phil Yelland at Murrayfield DAFS Cricket Club
- Cllr Jeremy Balfour, MSP
- Jim Gibb at JRM Coachworks
- Osman at Vigo’s
- Mario and friends at Roseburn Primary School and the After School Club
- Murrayfield Community Council
People who HAD to eat cake and decide:
- Brendan O’Connor of Fisher’s In The City
- Nic Rae of Buna
- Gill Baird
- Valerie Forbes
People who WANTED to eat cake:
About 300 if the photos are anything to go by.
People who donated prizes:
- Vigo’s
- Simon Scott Collectibles
- Art et Facts
- House of Hound
- Thallon Soulis
- Traditional Turkish Barbers
- Eat’n’Joy
AGM Poster – 21 September, 7.30pm Murrayfield Parish Church Centre Dove Coffee Lounge
Friends of Roseburn Park A.G.M 2016, 21 September, 7.30pm
Our AGM will be held at the above time at the Dove Room, Murrayfield Parish Church Centre, 2b Ormidale Terrace, Edinburgh.
Details of how to join the committee, updates and financial accounts to follow.
Bake-off is Back! Sunday 4th September, 2pm
It’s nearly that time again! We had such a good day at last year’s bake off we’ve decided to hold another one! Sunday 4th September at 2pm. Prizes for the best looking and best tasting cakes plus plenty of cakes to taste and free play fun for the family. Hope to see everyone there.
Murrayfield Wanderers open social event Sat 13 August
Hi
Murrayfield Wanderers Rugby Club would like to invite Friends of Roseburn Park and all park users to an open social event on Saturday 13th August.
It is part of our attempt to involve all sections of the club and also the community that surrounds us.
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Games and outside activities will be available on the back pitches at Murrayfield. Bar and catering will be available in our clubhouse. Just enter via the main gate on Roseburn Street, and follow the road adjacent to the railway, down to the clubhouse and pitches.
We hope that you can extend this invitation to all FORP members via your website and Facebook site.
The timings for the day;
11am – 12.30pm – Kids coaching session, this will be lead by the senior players of the club, on the artificial pitch. There will also be an inflatable set up for afterwards.
2pm – U’18s vs Ardrossan Under 18s on the artificial pitch.
2pm- MWFC Men vs Ardrossan on a grass pitch.
The opportunity will be there for anyone who would like to purchase some new club kit for the season.
Also joining us on the day will be the Fierce Cheerleaders and a Fijian dance group. Both will put on fantastic performances, so don’t miss out!!
There will be food in the clubhouse made by our fantastic caterers along with a bake sale and BBQ, weather permitting.
A raffle will be drawn in the clubhouse, after all the games have been completed. Please stick around to see if you can win a prize!
All members, friends, neighbours are invited to come along and enjoy the whole (or part) of the day. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday.
Thanks , and I hope to meet you on Saturday.
Arnie Yule
(Hon Sec, MWFC).