Kids’ autumn activities in the park

Kids’ autumn activities in the park

Now that summer is over, Cara Kliman looks at how to encourage your children to celebrate the change of season… ‘I’m too old to jump in piles of autumn leaves,’ Alice says, as we walk through Heaton Moor Park on the way to school. But as we come out of the gates onto...
Arts and Crafts in the park (2)

Arts and Crafts in the park (2)

The second arts and crafts idea that Stephanie recommended takes inspiration from the artist Andy Goldsworthy. He creates art out of nature, using twigs, leaves, stones, flower petals, seeds, grasses but strictly avoids using man-made materials such as brushes, glue...
Wildflower mini meadow in the park

Wildflower mini meadow in the park

Despite – or possibly because of – some heavy rains, the new wildflower meadow surrounding two sides of the tennis court has been starting to strut its stuff. This wonderful wildflower mini meadow was created for everyone to enjoy but especially to honour...
Colour in the park

Colour in the park

With all the recent sunshine, the colours in the park have been wonderful to wander through. Hardy Geraniums back in bloom Lovely Laburnum New Cloverleaf border and urn Bowling Border Immense shrub over centre isle Poppies in centre isle Delicate blooms Rhododendron...
Easter Egg Hunt 2023

Easter Egg Hunt 2023

The best-ever Easter Egg Hunt be in the park soon! Join us Saturday 8th April 2023 10am until the eggs run out (last entry 11:30) Heaton Moor Park – Park Road Entrance (SK4 4PY) Suggested donation – £2.00 per child Get a Registration card, and then find...
Brighter pavilion noticeboard in the park

Brighter pavilion noticeboard in the park

Thanks to the Heatons Men in Sheds, the Pavilion Noticeboard has been totally refurbished and looks sparkling and new. After some years of being in all weathers, the Council noticeboard had become rusted and dilapidated. The Men in Sheds took it away and gave it a...