Like-minded people with a common interest in the wellbeing of Didsbury Park.

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Our volunteers meet every Monday (including Bank Holidays) and are at the heart of improvements to the Park.

The latest from Brian’s Blog….

Brian's Blog
Triumph Over Adverse Weather: Volunteer Efforts at Didsbury Park
Triumph Over Adverse Weather: Volunteer Efforts at Didsbury Park

Today, despite a dramatic morning with heavy hailstorms and flooding, our volunteers demonstrated remarkable resilience. They not only addressed urgent drainage issues but also started on crucial maintenance tasks, all while managing to enjoy a well-deserved coffee break. Read on to find out how our team tackled the challenges at Didsbury Park!

Spring Volunteer Day Success at Didsbury Park
Spring Volunteer Day Success at Didsbury Park

It was really encouraging to see such a large contingent of 45 volunteers working in the park in the mainly dry and occasional sunny weather this morning. Our regular numbers were supplemented by 2 returning and 2 new volunteers from NatWest Bank, and a new local volunteer Aedemar…

Easter Volunteering Triumph: Overcoming the Odds at Didsbury Park
Easter Volunteering Triumph: Overcoming the Odds at Didsbury Park

Despite a Bank Holiday, the loss of an hour's sleep due to daylight savings, and persistent rain, 22 dedicated volunteers, including familiar faces and newcomers, gathered at Didsbury Park to continue its enhancement. Their efforts spanned from planting peas to laying the groundwork for a new bench, demostrating the community's resilience and generosity.

A Week of Green Initiatives: From Climate Talks to Park Revival in Didsbury
A Week of Green Initiatives: From Climate Talks to Park Revival in Didsbury

LAST WEEK - CLIMATE ACTION IN DIDSBURY EAST - DEEDS NOT WORDS. On Wednesday evening, we supported an event focused on climate action in Didsbury East, highlighting the importance of our park for the community’s health and wellbeing. The week also saw our annual Big Spring Clean event, the Poppy Path maintenance, and significant improvements in the Bird Garden, showcasing the community’s dedication to environmental stewardship.

Spring into Action: Upcoming Events and Volunteer Highlights at Didsbury Park
Spring into Action: Upcoming Events and Volunteer Highlights at Didsbury Park

This week in Didsbury Park, don't miss out on vital Climate Action discussions and the BIG Spring Clean event aimed at sprucing up the park for Easter. With a strong turnout of volunteers, including first-timers and seasoned helpers, our community is coming together to make a significant impact. Whether it's improving horticulture, installing new benches, or enhancing the park's infrastructure, there's something for everyone to contribute to…

A Community Effort: Enhancing Didsbury Park Together
A Community Effort: Enhancing Didsbury Park Together

I am pleased to report that we have now received a photograph (with parental permission) showing 3 of the 26 Beavers who volunteered with us in the park on Saturday 2nd March…Today we had a great turnout of 41 volunteers on a dry but overcast morning in the park. Our volunteers today were boosted by 9 very helpful young volunteers from Autotrader…

Volunteering

If you’d like to give up a few hours a week then we would like to hear from you. There's no money in it, of course, just satisfaction, a fantastic community spirit, the opportunity to meet new faces and plenty of fresh air.

Become a member

Being a member of Friends of Didsbury Park presents an opportunity to influence and participate in the future of the park. So why not join us? It costs just £10 a year per person although you are of course, always welcome to give more.

Your donations make a difference

Didsbury Park is a community park and its future success depends on donations from local people and the generosity of local businesses.

“I enjoy the company and it keeps me fit both physically and mentally.”

— Sonia

“I wanted to give back to the community and do something helpful.”

— Julie