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Water, biodiversity, wild flowers, birds, litter and a park a minute………..
JANUARY 2026 Workday in the park……… a fine workday on 17th January 2026 ………Thanks to all the volunteers for tackling so much……..https://www.heatonmoorpark.co.uk/january-spruce-up-in-the-park/ National Day of Local Action for Nature and Green SpacesSaturday 18th April.From the National Federation of Parks and ...
January Spruce up in the Park
The Friends of Heaton Moor Park launched 2026 with a brilliant round of work carried out in the park on their first Gardening Day of the year. Volunteers enjoyed a lovely morning of partially sunny weather, no rain and light ...
White Stuff in the Park
Earlier this month we had a bit of snow in the park. The weather has warmed up again. The frost and ice has melted away. But there's still plenty of white stuff to look out for. And a bird enjoying ...
Park Notes Dec 2025: raptors, tredges, crocheted oysters and more
Carol service in the park……Carols in the Park came once again to the Park on 13th December. Details here: https://www.heatonmoorpark.co.uk/cheering-carolling-times-in-the-park/ Persecution of raptors…. Raptors: Police in England, Scotland and Wales are investigating the disappearances of white-tailed eagles that are part ...
Cheering, carolling times in the Park
Carols in the Park came once again to the Park on 13th December 2025. Mother Nature was a big help with brisk, dry bright skies after many the deluge of rain the preceding week. But it was with the help ...
Should parks be used for commercial events?
Some things to think about... Winter Wonderland, December 2025 Winter Wonderland, Hyde Park……the biggest and best of the pop-up Christmas festivals that spring up across the UK from November to January. This is an annual Christmas market and fair that ...
Winter Cheer in the Park – 13th Dec
Well, we can't promise snow! However, the Friends will be hosting 'Carols in the Park' on Saturday 13th Dec 1-3pm in Heaton Moor Park, Heaton Moor, SK4 4RG. Enjoy a chance to: Sing carols along with Stockport Schools Brass Band ...
Park notes and news November 2025
Halloween and all the trimmings came to the Park on Saturday 25th October, managing to find a fairly calm and dry time in these wet and windy autumn days. Many thanks to all of the community who came along and ...
Halloween comes to the Park
Halloween and all the trimmings came to the Park this past Saturday 25th October, managing to find a fairly calm and dry time in these wet and windy autumn days. Many thanks to all of the community who came along ...
Defibrillator in the Park
The Friends of Heaton Moor Park are thrilled to announce there is now a defibrillator in the park. Fund-raising at the Easter Egg Hunt was followed by some electrical engineering by the council over the summer and then the actual ...
Park notes and news, September 2025
Park notes and news September 2025 FOHMP - Gardening in the Park Report - Saturday 20th September 2025 A very productive day……..The netball and long flower beds had a good weedingSigns were straightened and cleaned, including the main sign at ...
Halloween in the Park 25 Oct 10-12noon
Halloween will come to the Park, on Saturday 25th October 2025, 10am-12noon. Games, Spooky Trail, Tombola, Witches Brews and Cakes in the Pavilion! There may be a mummy on the loose... Halloween costumes welcome! See you there! ...
