{"id":63544,"date":"2023-11-16T10:54:34","date_gmt":"2023-11-16T10:54:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/?p=63544"},"modified":"2023-11-16T10:54:38","modified_gmt":"2023-11-16T10:54:38","slug":"new-bark-park-opens-at-pet-friendly-siddington-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/new-bark-park-opens-at-pet-friendly-siddington-park\/","title":{"rendered":"New Bark Park opens at pet-friendly Siddington Park"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;1px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;2px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3>\u200bCirencester&#8217;s new retirement complex, Siddington Park, has just held the grand opening of the first \u2018Bark Park&#8217;<\/h3>\n<p>The Bark Park is an enclosed interactive dog park, situated in the heart of the retirement village operated by Rangeford Villages in Gloucestershire.<\/p>\n<p>The Bark Park is in a mature woodland area providing shade on hot days, as well as a dog agility area, a \u2018Paws for Thought&#8217; bench for owners, an eco-friendly septic tank poop disposal system, a grooming table and water points for thirsty pups.<\/p>\n<p>The Bark Park is also covered in tree-bark chippings so it doesn&#8217;t get water sodden and muddy on wet days. There are also caf\u00e9-style lights hanging around the outside so it can be used on winter evenings.<\/p>\n<p>Everything in the Bark Park has been made from recycled materials, and was created by Rangeford Villages&#8217; multi award-winning landscape designers, Chris and Ricky Liversidge.<\/p>\n<p>The Grand Opening was hosted by Rangeford Villages&#8217; CEO Howard Nankivell, with residents and staff from Siddington Park invited with their canine chums.<\/p>\n<p>Siddington Park homeowner Roy Chambers often visits the Bark Park with his schnauzer Lexi. &#8220;It&#8217;s a great area and really good for dogs to use up some energy without having to go on a long walk on a miserable day.&#8221; he says.<\/p>\n<p>Siddington Park&#8217;s Village Manager, Will Ryan added: &#8220;The evidence of the positive health impact of owning pets is well known.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Especially during retirement, pets can help to prevent feelings of isolation and loneliness but also provide that important motivation to complete daily activities.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Our new Bark Park offers our dog owners a wonderful new space to socialise in.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>For more information about buying a home at Siddington Park visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rangefordvillages.co.uk\">Rangeford Villages<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/?attachment_id=63560\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-63560 aligncenter size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Chris-Liversidge-Carol-Chambers-Ricky-Liversidge-Will-Ryan-Howard-Nankivell-David-Doody-Jan-residents-friend.-Dogs-L-R-Lexi-Poppy-Bertie-and-Marley-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"http:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Chris-Liversidge-Carol-Chambers-Ricky-Liversidge-Will-Ryan-Howard-Nankivell-David-Doody-Jan-residents-friend.-Dogs-L-R-Lexi-Poppy-Bertie-and-Marley-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Chris-Liversidge-Carol-Chambers-Ricky-Liversidge-Will-Ryan-Howard-Nankivell-David-Doody-Jan-residents-friend.-Dogs-L-R-Lexi-Poppy-Bertie-and-Marley-980x735.jpg 980w, http:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Chris-Liversidge-Carol-Chambers-Ricky-Liversidge-Will-Ryan-Howard-Nankivell-David-Doody-Jan-residents-friend.-Dogs-L-R-Lexi-Poppy-Bertie-and-Marley-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/no-utility-bills-for-two-years\/screenshot-2022-06-08-at-12-13-06\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-56408 aligncenter \" src=\"http:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-2022-06-08-at-12.13.06.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"289\" height=\"108\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_map address=&#8221;Cirencester GL7, UK&#8221; zoom_level=&#8221;9&#8243; address_lat=&#8221;51.718495&#8243; address_lng=&#8221;-1.968243&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_map_pin title=&#8221;Siddington Park&#8221; pin_address=&#8221;A419, Cirencester GL7 6ET, UK&#8221; zoom_level=&#8221;15&#8243; pin_address_lat=&#8221;51.702367943803&#8243; pin_address_lng=&#8221;-1.9443544782959&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.5&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_map_pin][\/et_pb_map][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u200bCirencester&#8217;s new retirement complex, Siddington Park, has just held the grand opening of the first \u2018Bark Park&#8217; The Bark Park is an enclosed interactive dog park, situated in the heart of the retirement village operated by Rangeford Villages in Gloucestershire. 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