When did Didsbury Park first open? Thanks to new discoveries, we’ve narrowed it down to a three-year window - just one of many exciting updates from a packed week of volunteering, events and community achievements…

Friends of Didsbury Park have been celebrating success this week after achieving the top RHS awards for both In Your Neighbourhood and Britain in Bloom. Alongside remembrance events and community volunteering, the park was full of life with over 60 volunteers helping to improve and maintain our much-loved green space…

As we prepare for our Act of Remembrance on the Poppy Path this Saturday, our volunteers have been busy across Didsbury Park, planting winter colour, progressing the Wildflower Meadow project, and improving the park for everyone to enjoy…

A rare 1845 tithe map reveals Didsbury before the park even existed, while our volunteers have been hard at work transforming the park; from leaf clearing and drainage improvements to new flower and moss gardens. Fancy joining in next time?

Autumn is a busy season in Didsbury Park, with seven events lined up - from the Big Leaf Clean Up to Christmas Carols with mulled wine and mince pies. There’s plenty of work, laughter and local spirit to share…

Even under grey skies, over 50 volunteers turned out to help care for Didsbury Park: planting salvias, tidying flower beds, laying gravel, and clearing paths after recent storms. Teams from Co-op Bank, Brentwood High School, and Bridge College joined regulars for another busy and rewarding day…

Storm Amy left her mark on Didsbury Park last weekend, bringing down a large tree and scattering debris across the park… but our volunteers wasted no time in getting things back in shape. With help from local schools, businesses and residents, the park was tidied, replanted, and ready for visitors again on Monday.

After a short break for Brian, it was a welcome return to normal with 60 volunteers turning out on a sunny morning to work across the park, from planting winter flowers to tackling vandalism…

Despite the rain, 38 volunteers turned out this week to litter pick, replant borders, and give the Bird Garden a smart new look. We also welcomed new faces, including students from Brentwood High School…

We’ve reached an incredible milestone — over 50,000 hours of voluntary work since 2014! To celebrate, volunteers past and present gathered for a special event in the park, joined by the Lord Mayor and local councillors…

The Friends of Didsbury Park are celebrating an incredible milestone – 50,000 hours of volunteering since 2014! From small beginnings with borrowed tools to award-winning recognition, our volunteers have transformed the park into the beautiful community space it is today…

Did you know that Sandhurst Road was once actually called Didsbury Park? This week’s blog uncovers the park’s fascinating history alongside highlights from a busy Bank Holiday where 22 volunteers came together to improve the park…

On a warm summer’s day, 62 volunteers - including families, new joiners and teams from local companies - came together to repaint railings, improve the Bird Garden, clear green waste, and much more…

Last Friday saw a huge rescue mission on the Poppy Path with 32 volunteers from Forvis Mazars joining local supporters to transform the overgrown route. Today, in glorious sunshine, a record 52 volunteers tackled projects across the park – from flower beds to bug hotels…

From a fascinating 1947 photo on Sandhurst Road to a huge volunteer turnout for RHS judging day, we celebrate Didsbury Park’s past and the people helping shape its future…

What did Didsbury Park look like in 1914 — and how are volunteers helping it shine today? From historical archives to preparing for RHS Britain in Bloom judging, it’s been a busy and meaningful week in the park...

A huge thank you to Sonia for leading a brilliant session with 35 volunteers, including visitors from France and corporate teams from Carrier and Greater Manchester Central Admin…

What did Didsbury Park look like in 1900? We take a look at a fascinating old photo, share the latest planting success, and celebrate our incredible community and corporate volunteers who are helping us prepare for RHS judging...

From uncovering the park’s Victorian roots to planting thousands of summer flowers, volunteers - old and new - came together for another eventful week in Didsbury Park. Fancy joining in and making a difference?

The Flower Walk once looked dramatically different, and thanks to our dedicated volunteers, it’s been lovingly restored to award-winning beauty… Plus, we celebrate 50,000 hours of community volunteering, record charity membership, and more good news from around the park.