Despite it being a Bank Holiday, 34 fantastic volunteers turned out to tackle major projects in the park, from digging a brand new flower bed to planting wildflowers, mowing, litter picking and more

A record 78 volunteers – including teams from NatWest and Kellanova – joined us this sunny Monday for a packed morning of park improvements, from weeding and woodland trail maintenance to litter picking and planting...

Despite the Bank Holiday drizzle, our brilliant team of 20 volunteers made a huge impact around Didsbury Park—from preparing new benches to tackling weeds and tidying flower beds…

From sowing wildflower seeds to repainting fencing and preparing for new benches, our volunteers were busy with a wide range of tasks in the park this week…

What a beautiful spring day for volunteering in the park! With the cherry blossom in full bloom and over 200,000 bulbs brightening the grounds, our team of volunteers tackled a host of exciting projects – from willow fencing and hedge pruning to wildlife conservation…

What a day! From planting and pruning to bench restoration and drainage works, 42 volunteers – including corporate teams – came together to care for Didsbury Park…

On a beautiful sunny Saturday, over 25 families joined us for our Big Spring Clean – a wonderful day of litter-picking, weeding, painting and community spirit…

Join us on Saturday, 22nd March, for the Didsbury Park Spring Clean! As part of the Great British Spring Clean, we’re inviting families, local schools, and volunteers to help tidy up the park. Plus, read about our latest projects, from wilding areas to new planting, and a special NHS-funded treat for our hardworking volunteers…

It was a pleasure to be out volunteering in the park today under clear blue skies, surrounded by blooming spring flowers. Our team of 37 volunteers tackled everything from kick fence maintenance to woodland care, planting, and litter picking…

It really felt like spring was on the way this morning as we volunteered in double-figure temperatures, with bulbs bursting into life across the park…

We were honoured to be included in the Didsbury Mouse Trail, an exciting project featuring miniature artistic models of Didsbury life. Our model, showcasing the volunteers’ shelter, even includes a replica of our King’s Award for Voluntary Service plaque…

A heads-up for members—our 2025 AGM is set for 5th March at 7:30pm at Didsbury Neighbourhood Centre, with remote access available. Plus, read about our latest volunteer efforts, from litter picking to tree care and park improvements…

Didsbury Park has been described as “a little corner of Heaven” by an international film crew working for OpenAI, the people behind ChatGPT! This week’s update celebrates our volunteers’ hard work, exciting media coverage, and a touching tribute to a much-loved member. Read on to find out more…

The sunshine certainly helped to boost volunteer numbers this morning, with 39 dedicated helpers working across the park. From pruning fruit trees and mulching flower beds to improving the children’s woodland trail, it was a day full of achievements…

From replanting vandalised trees to planting pyracantha and tidying hedges, our volunteers made a huge impact this week. Despite setbacks, the community spirit is stronger than ever…

Last Thursday, we proudly installed new plaques on the Wilmslow Road gates, and this week our volunteers tackled a packed schedule, from tree planting to restoring paths. Fancy getting involved? Find out more…

In 2016, we introduced the Didsbury Park Breakfast Club—a group of early-morning volunteers keeping the park clean. As numbers have dwindled, we’re now looking for new recruits to join our friendly team. Could you or someone you know help? Find out more…

2025 is off to a fantastic start for Friends of Didsbury Park! Brian has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for his incredible contributions to charity and the Didsbury community. Read about the celebrations, recent park projects, and how volunteers are making a difference…

Exciting news for Friends of Didsbury Park: our Chair, Brian Johnson, has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the New Year’s Honours 2025 for his incredible contributions to charity and the community in Didsbury…

What a week at Didsbury Park! From receiving a prestigious gold award to heartwarming carol singing and completing this year’s planting of 25,000 bulbs, our volunteers have outdone themselves. Read about these highlights and more…