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Our park is usually a very safe place to walk the dogs but recently there have been some disturbing incidents. A regular park-user's dog was attacked by another dog after it went through loose railings into the gulley at the back of houses in Crantock/Cliveden. The dog had to have vet treatment, including stitches and being put on a drip and the vet said it was lucky that the dog had survived.
If you walk your dog near this gulley, please be very careful (or walk somewhere else instead)
All incidents should be reported to the Police 0845 113 5000 ext 7812 6531 and to the local Dog Warden 0121 303 9900

I live in Curbar Road, Perry Beeches, and my inlaws live on Rocky Lane close to Perry Hall Playing Fields, I come to visit them and I enjoy visiting the park, but as I am on my own during the week I would like to have a dog to take with me. I am a registered volunteer with the Cinnamon Trust and am still waiting for volunteer assignments through them. I would like to find out if anyone with a dog living near the park (and near me) needs any help to walk their dog. Hope someone does!

Dear Barkers,
Met Pat yesterday, introducing her to her little 'Merry' one of our six week old flat coat puppies who will soon be joining Twiggy and the gang! Had a lovely time and 'Merry' will be so looking forward to all the love and attention! Fantastic website!! Keep Barking!! Lise

Hello to the Barkers owners we used to meet regularly. Jesse, the "Barker" on page two is an old lady now. Sad to say she is bored with the park and likes to visit new places. She still enjoys quite good walks in Sutton Park or even in Perry Hall occasionally, as long as we take her in the car to the Moat car park and she can wall down towards "One Stop" without having to walk all the way back up to Dorrington Road . I wish you all well and perhaps we'll meet sometime.

Bob.

Hello,

We are very interested in family history research. One of my ancestors, was Thomas Mist ( 1711-1767) who had a very successful iron and brass business at 116 Long Acre in the Covent Garden area of London. He made lovely chandeliers, and one is still in the parish church at Wollaston, Northamptonshire. His son, James Mist, was also in the trade, and this James married Mary Underhill at St. Phillips Church in Birmingham 26 October 1780. They then lived in London, first at 431 Strand, and then at 13 Gate Street, Lincolns Inn Fields in the late 1700's.

James and Mary Mist (nee Underhill) had a wholesale business at 13 Gate Street in the late 1700's. Mary Underhill's father, Thomas Underhill, was a successful brass wholesaler in Birmingham, and owned a number of properties there. He retired as a wealthy gentleman farmer at Handsworth, South Staffordshire, and died in 1798.

The son of James and Mary Mist (nee Underhill) was named James Underhill Mist. He owned a china busines at 82 Fleet Street, London, from 1809-1815. Then circumstances led to his losing the business, and he moved to Perry Barr, and became a market gardener sometime around 1817. I believe that he became involved with the Birmingham market.

I would be very interested and appreciative of any information about this Underhill family or about James Underhill Mist of Perry Barr and his connection to the Birmingham Market.

Thanks very much.

Judy Fleming (nee Mist)
38 Silver Aspen Drive
Thornhill
Ontario
Canada
L3T 3T2

Hello,

We are very interested in family history research. One of my ancestors, was Thomas Mist ( 1711-1767) who had a very successful iron and brass business at 116 Long Acre in the Covent Garden area of London. He made lovely chandeliers, and one is still in the parish church at Wollaston, Northamptonshire. His son, James Mist, was also in the trade, and this James married Mary Underhill at St. Phillips Church in Birmingham 26 October 1780. They then lived in London, first at 431 Strand, and then at 13 Gate Street, Lincolns Inn Fields in the late 1700's.

James and Mary Mist (nee Underhill) had a wholesale business at 13 Gate Street in the late 1700's. Mary Underhill's father, Thomas Underhill, was a successful brass wholesaler in Birmingham, and owned a number of properties there. He retired as a wealthy gentleman farmer at Handsworth, South Staffordshire, and died in 1798.

The son of James and Mary Mist (nee Underhill) was named James Underhill Mist. He owned a china busines at 82 Fleet Street, London, from 1809-1815. Then circumstances led to his losing the business, and he moved to Perry Barr, and became a market gardener sometime around 1817. I believe that he became involved with the Birmingham market.

I would be very interested and appreciative of any information about this Underhill family or about James Underhill Mist of Perry Barr and his connection to the Birmingham Market.

Thanks very much.

Judy Fleming (nee Mist)
38 Silver Aspen Drive
Thornhill
Ontario
Canada
L3T 3T2

Sunday 20th May 2007
Myerscough College Bark in The Park
?Promoting Responsible Dog Ownership?
11am-4pm
The ever popular Bark in the Park Fun Dog Show Classes return courtesy of West Lancs K9 Centre. Free Pet Care Advice with the PDSA, the UK?s leading Veterinary Charity. Pet Ambulance and local animal charities attend and support this annual event. Bring your dog and enjoy the free entertainment on display. www.westlancsk9.co.uk

Have been scanning the webb as I am an old brummy who emigrated from the uk nearly 50 years ago and am interested to see familiar areas from from my past. As a boy I often used to visit the park and enjoyed the lake going the old paddle boats.
Would love to see and walk through the old park with our impossible to train dashhound, however with those cool wet days in your winters it would be good to get home for a hot cuppa. I wish all you Barkers well congratulating you on you achievements and will look you up again for a few more new and photos

Dear Bark for the Park,
I mentioned your website to people at a Designing Out Crime Association seminar yesterday (13/09/2006). A representative of the Commission for Architecture & the Built Environment (CABE) was also present. CABE are very interested in public open space and carry out some of their work on parks. You may get a few more hits on your site.
Good Luck and keep up the good work. Mick Quinney

I am the Parish Priest of St. Teresa's Perry Barr. I walk my dog Solomon most days in the park and was thrilled to hear of your website. Keep up the good work and let me know if I can be of any help!

I lived in Crantock Road in 60's-70's. I just wanted to say you have an excellent website to highlight the playing fields which I remember so well. Nice work.

Hello,I find this website through the BTW. Itīs lovely to see so many dogs walking and playing together in a park.It looks lovely.
Greetings from germany
Sigrid & Co

what a marvellous website and a wonderful - it just goes to show what local people can achieve when they care about their local open space

Hi Betty
What a great website you certainly have been busy in the park, it was lovely to se the pictures of Vera and Graham, hope they are both okay and alco Colin. See you have joined B T World I'm on there quite often.

Ann

hi betty
like the web site very much,i think what you and pat have done is barking marvelous,i see vera-graham look and sound very much the same as they did last time i saw them, not forgetting sadie,daisy, or sam of course.there seems to be some new barkers there now,going to need a bigger bag of biscuits when i get back down again.looking around your site you can see the changes that have been made to the park and all for the better i cant wait to come down to have a propper look around, well bet again a great site and thank you for all the hard work, time and effort thats been put into it, i have added it to my favorites, see you all soon

Hi Andy, I think many of the dog-walkers are keen birdwatchers too. I have heard woodpeckers too(but not seen them) at the car park, and also at the top end of the Chinese Gardens. I've seen Jays, and also a kestrel circling overhead. People have told me that they've seen kingfishers on the river. Last year there was a green parrot-type bird in trees near the river but I haven't seen it this year yet. It was making a loud screeching noise which drew my attention to it.

Does anyone else birdwatch while walking their dog? Our best find was a Common Sandpiper on the river-side; but a friend saw a Lesser Spotted Woodpecker near the main car park, last Spring (2005)!

Please could you ask all dog owners to be more responcible for the actions of their pets! I was walking in the park with my daughter when she walked through some muck. It was right in the middle of the small gate-way by the moat. There are bins for this stuff! If you see anyone letting their dogs foul the park TELL THEM OFF!

Lovely site. I wish we had more areas like yours in which to let the dogs run free. there are more and more restrictions being added on where the dogs can running even on a lead. We have 5 Border terriers and a Giant Schnauzer in New Zealand

Hi been told to visit by Margaret Young in America, a new Cousine of Mine. Great Sites. My husband has the Black & Decker Garden Tool Spares Service Centre in Heath Hayes (01543 275048) I love gardening myself, and it was nice to see your sites. Carole

Sorry forgot to say, I have 2 Springer Spaniels and another little dog a Schnauzer, Ruby, Wellington (mother and son) and Heidi. My husband when to Perry Beeches School too.

Hi every-one in the Park, I am the brother of Kate (Buster) and the father of John & Diane (Dudley & Lester) of Peterborough. Although I am not a dog owner I have the pleasure in visiting the Park. It is great to see a community of dog owners giving such care and devotion to their pets and I send to you all my New Year best wishes.

What a great park you have!!! My wife (who is Brian & Doreen Phillips niece) and I had the opportunity to visit your park in July 2005. We travelled from Meeteetse Wyoming USA. Our trip was a great success!

Hi Betty, Great pictures of your gathering at the Park with Simon Hughes M.P.
Quite a crowd. Nice Westie pics too.
I so appreciate strolling around your Park from time to time.
Happy Christmas to everyone from Southern California. It is getting quite cold in the night here now. Brrrrr I guess it is colder in Birmingham though as I see everyone
in Winter coats in your photo with the M.P. I have quite forgotten how to dress for the cold since being here. However............. Springtime is around the next corner on those pathways of the Park !!!!! and I look forward to more pictures during my strolls with you in the future..
Margaret.

Dear Betty, Thank you for putting my picture on your Website. Although I do not usually pose for photographs I did make an exception as I love to run in your lovely park when my owners Marilyn and Trevor take me. Thanks again. Vinnie.

Hi...
We are two lively muts who live in Peterborough. Our Aunty Kate (Buster's mum) told us about your website. We have been looking at Buster and barking at him to say hello we both agree that he looks extremely handsome and we are jealous as your park looks so beautiful. We are hoping to come and visit Buster and look at the Park in the Spring so look forward to seeing you all then....Have a wonderful doggie Christmas! Lots of licks, Dudley and Lester Baker (aged 8 mths).

Thanks for putting Molly and Toto on the barkers page, Toto does not like his photo taken - hence the closed eyes!! Molly is just a poser. The website just gets better and better. Well done and thanks for your hard work.

Betty you are the fastest photo woman in the Midlands , thank you I do look like a size 8 Ha Ha good fun thank you

Great site Betty, it must have taken a lot of hard work. I enjoyed seeing pictures of Maia's friends, and it's a good way of keeping up to date with all the news. Well done!

Hi Betty, Visiting again for a morning stroll................Norman's Island is a wonderful idea and what a surprise to see the Christmas tree and greetings. You have a wonderful collection of dog photos on your Site Betty. Just so enjoy taking a walk around your Park, seeing the sights, and meeting the dogs and their owners. ................ I will stroll around the Park again soon...............................Margaret.

I am Logan & Angel's Mom, You have just added my babies to your photos. Thank you for including them with all their friends, I didn't know they had so many, they all look gorgeous! What a great website, keep up the good work.

Nice site keep the good work up. My husband and I go walking in the park.
We like the way Norman keeps the moat WELL DONE
Good pictures

Hi Betty, Just paid another visit to your Park in England and viewed the up-dates.
I found it very interesting to see the widening-of-the-river pictures, the new oak trees,
and the Fall tree. Love those Autumn colors that appear to let everyone know winter
is on the way. I noted that my neighbor Eric contacted you about his BORGIE also.
His dog is extremely fascinating. Wondering if you have Peekapoos in the UK. They
are Pekenese/Poodles and very popular in the USA so adding to people's never-ending
devotion to our four-legged friends. We have a Park nearby where people gather
for Dog Training Classes..............part of a huge Park and there is also a smaller park adjacent to the Ocean Beach Community Garden (Allotments). Many people have dogs in this area and it would be nice if someone created a Site for the doggie people here. Perhaps our local dog-walker might be interested, who is the FairyDogmother of our community. Your site is unique showing history in the making of park events and changes. Keep up the good work Betty. Love looking at the snow pictures in your
Park - especially on a very hot day here in Southern California !!

Hi Betty,

I have just viewed your website and it's absolutely fabulous. My mom
is Irene and walks my dog Sofi (the glen) . I loved seeing all of Sofi's'
mates' and what the pair of them get up to as mom is always talking
about the dogs and her friends in the park and now I can see what nice
people you all are.

Keep up the good work

Lorraine

Hi Vera & Graham, loved your site. You have a great place to roam and play. It is good to see you have plenty of freinds. I hope they keep their owners in check.

Keep up the good work and take care.

Best wishes

Loose legs Ollie
Woof ! Woof !

Hi Betty. My neighbor Margaret in San Diego, California said you might like to know what kind of dog I have. He is a borgie his mom was a Pembroke Welsh Corgie and his dad a Border Collie. He is the best of both worlds. Bye

Hi Betty, many thanks for details of site - loved the piccies - our Dodger (Jack Russell) would love to come and "join in" - quite possibly cause quite a stir !! Many Thanks, thoroughly enjoyed all comments and piccies.

Fantastic site Bett, It brings back so many happy memories.
ps'st. Want to see some photos?

Wonderful site (web & park ! ) Viv (Gromit's owner ) who I have known for many years because of our love of Rotties sent it to me.My two springers Ruby and Jerry send their love to all your lovely dogs and my congratulations to you all for making friends with your council....How did you manage that ?

Very nice site Betty,love the photo's of the park.I've got some on disc if you want any more.Keep up the good work.Ron.

The website is a brilliant idea and really enjoyable to visit! We now live in Cumbria and enjoyed reading about your group and the dogs. Looking forward to revisiting the park and the website. Hi to Mum and Dad (Pippa's folks).

Talk about a breath of fresh air! Sitting here in my home in Mexico, I enjoyed my ramble through your beautiful park so much.
Not only is this one of the prettiest websites I've ever seen, it's full of information and great photos. Betty, you've done a fabulous, fabulous job.
Kisses and scruffles to all the great pups, please. Thanks, Dot

great website like all the pictures see u soon grandma boffy

Great initiative and a brilliant way of keeping people up to speed with the parks' developments. Anything I can help with just let me know. Phil

What a great web site - contratulations. I have only recently started walking three dogs in the park twice a week. We usually go to Sutton Park but thought I would have a change of scenery. My husband used to live just round the corner and we did a lot of our courting in the park - lots of happy memories. The benches are a great idea. Has anyone who has lost a loved one thought of dedicating a bench to the park as they do in Sutton? Have to mention I have met a lots of very friendly people since I started visiting Perry Hall Park.

this from new zealand im irenes cousin and used to play soccer in your lovely park for artistic on the aldrige rd against tucker eyelet i was 17 then i shall be 77 tomorrow so its great to know the park is still being enjoyed

I've had a lovely walk in the park today with my friends and their dogs, we put the world to rights and have a good laugh, and if we are feeling down when we go into the park we don't when we come out of it. This website is such a breath of fresh air to us Perry Parkers Knowing we meet such nice people there. keep it up Betty you do a wonderful job.

love the site aunty. the photos capture the beauty of the park.

My sincerest thanks to all involved in the rescue of CJ.

Stan, we are so glad that CJ (the cat rescued from the river - see the 'News' page) is safely back home .

A big pat on the back Betty for creating such a wonderful site. You make me feel proud to be a part of the Perry Hall Parkers.

Lovely site, Betty! Wish more people would do similar in their own local parks! Keep up the good work.

Hello Betty
what a great site makes me want to go for a walk n the park!! Keep up the good work.
Ann,Ellie,and Finn

Hi Betty, WOW.......... what a wonderful site and a great Park for dogs and people to wander through and enjoy so much. It must be a great pleasure for many to walk beside the river enjoying such beautiful scenery. Your morning walks must be something you look forward to as soon as you wake each day. I am hoping to seeing many more pictures of the dogs and people that visit the Park. GREAT PICTURES of Vera and Graham and their friends and I look forward to many more pictures of the Park during the different Seasons of the year. Love the River pictures Betty.......and how very interesting to have such a Website.... Brilliant work. Your friend, Margaret.

I have enjoyed reading this web site and will continue to come on here for more news. Keep up the good work!

Betty- you have created a lovely site. I really enjoy seeing pictures showing how beautiful Birmingham is. Moxie thanks you too, especially for the pictures of Vera and Graham.

A lovely site for a lovely park, well done Betty.

Luv the site. Missy and Laddie like it too. See you tomorrow morning.

Loved your site. The photos are very nice and show us here in the States what your countryside looks like. Thanks for sharing.

Betty, I enjoyed your website. As an American, I always enjoy pictures of your beautiful England. Hope to visit some day. Peaches, Pumpkin, Martha, Woody, Malle, Manny, Claire, Keiko, and Molly (my Border Terrier gang) would enjoy being able to travel along that river too.

clever people ........... these doggy folk. thank you for taking the time and effort to what Handsworth Wood has to offer folk
Sue Mann

A lovely site - well done. Good luck with any future changes & improvements you're working on.

Nice site------It's nice to know that a group of dog walkers can make themselves heard by the local authorities instead of being the "baddies" as is mostly the case.
Well done everybody.

Very well designed site...love those dogs!

I enjoyed visiting your park in 2000 and meeting Vera & Graham!

By hook or by crook I'll be the first in your book!!

Very good website!