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…

Winter mornings in Didsbury Park offer unexpected delights, from stunning sunrises to tireless volunteer efforts. Last week saw everything from leaf clearing to bulb planting, ensuring the park remains safe and beautiful. Find out how our volunteers made a difference…

A fabulous curry night at Sangam, spring bulb planting progress, and exciting park updates! Read about the amazing community efforts and what's coming next...

Today was an ideal dry and sunny day for volunteering in the park, and we were thrilled with an incredible turnout of 64 volunteers! Alongside our regulars, we welcomed large groups from NatWest, Allianz, Carrier, and others, who helped plant 7,000 spring bulbs and clear leaves…

We’re thrilled to share our recent “outstanding” award from the RHS It’s Your Neighbourhood competition, thanks to the dedication of our volunteers. From a busy leaf clear-up event with families and local organisations to preparations for our upcoming Act of Remembrance on the Poppy Path, there’s been plenty of meaningful activity in Didsbury Park…

So many volunteers were interested in what our fellow volunteer Julie wore at her Gretna Green wedding! This week’s update celebrates her special day, shares how volunteers transformed Didsbury Park, and invites everyone to our Big Leaf Clear Up with the RSPB this Saturday…

Today was a very special day for Friends of Didsbury Park, with exciting news from our dedicated volunteer Julie! After a whirlwind weekend wedding, she was back in action on Monday, helping with park upkeep and treating us to some delicious shortbread…

This year, Didsbury Park has treated us to dramatic natural scenes, from fiery sunsets to the northern lights. Meanwhile, our dedicated volunteers have been hard at work improving the park, from planting wildflowers to tidying paths…

By contrast with last week’s Monday morning deluge, we were relieved to have a mainly dry and partially sunny morning to volunteer today. We had another amazing turnout of 49 volunteers working throughout the park…

Amazingly, despite heavy rain, we had a fabulous turnout of 38 volunteers in Didsbury Park this Monday morning! The weather didn’t stop two NatWest teams, along with our regulars, from tackling repairs, planting, and more…

Despite a rainy morning and a few setbacks, our volunteers worked hard to plant new dianthus, tidy the children’s playground, and more. Thank you to all who helped! Read on for a full update…

Once the early morning fog had lifted, we had a lovely day for volunteering today. A good turnout of 41 volunteers, including some from Kellanova and AutoTrader, helped plant flowers, refurbish benches, and complete many other projects around the park…

Despite a rainy start, 26 dedicated volunteers turned up for a busy day in Didsbury Park. From clearing fallen branches to managing pathways and hedges, every task helped maintain the park’s beauty and safety…

Despite the rain, 35 volunteers, including families and corporate teams, made a huge impact in Didsbury Park today. From litter picking to painting and gardening, our volunteers showed the true spirit of community…

Despite a Bank Holiday and many volunteers on holiday, 23 dedicated individuals made a significant impact at Didsbury Park, from planting geraniums to ensuring tree safety and improving the park’s features...

Once again, we had a fabulous turnout of 51 volunteers in Didsbury Park this morning. With new tools, fresh paint, and community spirit, our volunteers made significant progress. Read on to discover all the great work done today…

With so many regular volunteers on holiday today, it was time to call up the young reservists. I am pleased to report that at least two families came to our aid…