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Chats with the trees, hyenas,  Winnie the pooh and black-capped lollies......

Chats with the trees, hyenas, Winnie the pooh and black-capped lollies……

Easter Egg Hunt 4th April The mist early on cleared to a beautiful morning in the park, extremely enhanced the fabulous Easter Egg Hunt that was due to the efforts of a wonderful set of volunteers who came along to ...
Parakeets, moss, marescence and rats......

Parakeets, moss, marescence and rats……

Gardening day in the park.........21st February..... A very productive day - warm thanks to all the volunteers..... Much work was done..... They rescued a rhododendron, dogwood, rose, Chinese barbury and a mature tree from encroaching ivy, nearby shrubs (and other ...
Easter Bunny is on its way!

Easter Bunny is on its way!

Join us Saturday 4th April 2026 for the park EASTER EGG HUNT 10am until the eggs run out! (last entry 11:30). For children from age 0 up to and including School Year 6. Enter from Park Road entrance (SK4 4PY) ...
Water, biodiversity, wild flowers, birds, litter and a park a minute...........

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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 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 ...