Today was our last Monday of volunteering before our Garden Party event next Monday 24th June. We once again had a great turnout of 38 volunteers and today nearly all of our efforts were devoted to making the park ‘look at its very best’ before the visit next Monday of the Lord Lieutenant of Greater Manchester and the Lord Mayor of the City of Manchester and other distinguished guests.

We had another good turnout of 40 volunteers enjoying the sunshine in Didsbury Park this morning. Our volunteers included Michael and colleagues from WSP, Phil and colleagues from Element, and Diane from NatWest. We were also pleased to welcome appearances from Aristote and his job coach, and Joanna & young Alexander. Everybody was made welcome…

35 volunteers from the local community and businesses joined us this week as we continue preparing for our garden party, which will celebrate The Friends of Didsbury Park receiving a King’s Award for Voluntary Service…

In complete contrast to last Monday, we had to work in some very inclement weather at times today. However, despite heavy showers persisting throughout the morning, we still had a remarkable turnout of 32 hardy volunteers…

A huge thank-you to Sonia who, supported by Allan, organised the running of our volunteering session on Monday morning. While this was happening in Didsbury Park, I’m delighted to report that Margaret and I were on our way to London to represent the Friends of Didsbury Park at a garden party at Buckingham Palace. This was an experience we will never forget…

We had a fabulous turnout of 54 volunteers in the park this morning, including skilled stonemasons from Stonewest and volunteers from Amey, Kroo Bank and Amazon. Everyone was welcomed warmly as we celebrated new additions and prepared for upcoming events…

There was a very different feel about our volunteering session this morning. With many regulars away, new voluteers joined us on a sunny Bank Holiday, resulting in an amazing turnout of 58 enthusiastic helpers…

One of the challenges which faces us as a Monday volunteer group is that every so often our volunteering day clashes with a holiday. However, this also presents a great opportunity for our volunteers with school children, our volunteers who are now employed, and volunteers with working partners to make volunteering a great family occasion. We will be open for business as usual so please do come along next Monday…

We are thrilled to announce the date for the Didsbury Park Volunteers Garden Party in honour of the King’s Award for Voluntary Service. Join us on 24th June with the Lord Lieutenant of Greater Manchester to celebrate our dedicated volunteers and their impactful work in our community.

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!

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…

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.

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.

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…

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…

Once again, it has been a bustling week for the volunteers at Didsbury Park. From the prestigious afternoon tea with the Lord Mayor in recognition of our volunteer service to hosting educational visits and undertaking numerous park improvement projects, the spirit of community and volunteerism shines brightly.

On a cold, but thankfully dry day, we welcomed 26 volunteers who worked hard on a long list of projects designed to smarten up Didsbury Park. From addressing flooding issues to introducing new cultural elements and improving wildlife habitats, the dedication of our volunteers continues to transform the park into a more beautiful, functional and welcoming space, for all.

Today marked the start of half term for the Didsbury Primary Schools, significantly boosting our volunteer numbers to 35, including junior volunteers. Their contributions ranged from gardening and painting to tree care, enhancing the park’s beauty and safety. Special thanks to Grace for the delightful sponge cakes enjoyed during the coffee break…

Today was a crisp and sunny spring morning which attracted a great turnout of 37 volunteers in Didsbury Park, including new faces and familiar ones working on various projects from clearing fallen trees to gravel relocation and gate area cleaning. A special mention of educational collaboration and a milestone of 40,000 volunteer hours highlight the community's dedication.

It was great to be back in the park again this morning after a long weekend away in sunny Spain, especially as we had a very good turnout of 33 volunteers….