The Friends recruit and lead volunteers to care for the horticulture in our park. We are award winning and aim to be the most sustainable park in Manchester. Being a volunteer means people feel they are giving back to their community and for some it helps fight loneliness, social isolation and low mood.
Gardening, maintenance and lobbying of the local council. Parks across the country have suffered huge cuts to their work forces but are vital to physical and mental health. Up to 40 volunteers meet for a half day every week to garden.
