by Catherine Deering | May 17, 2026 | Thoughts about the park
The Victorian concept of the park…. The Victorian park is often known as the “lungs of the city”. The phrase “lungs of the city” is usually attributed to Frederic Law Olmstead, one of the most famous landscape architects. By now it might be considered...
by Catherine Deering | May 6, 2026 | Thoughts about the park
Garden in the Park Reports 18th April 2026 A successful day! Achievements included: Most of the ‘Long Bed’ (which runs to the right of the path between the Peel Moat Entrance and the Centre Isle) got a good weeding. It looks totally...
by Catherine Deering | Apr 14, 2026 | Thoughts about the park
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 help with the day…….. Registration records show...
by Catherine Deering | Mar 5, 2026 | Thoughts about the park
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...
by Catherine Deering | Jan 29, 2026 | Thoughts about the park
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...
by Catherine Deering | Dec 31, 2025 | Thoughts about the park
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...
