A new chapter for Manor Park

Manor Park is set for a big change. It has been taken over by Aberdeen City Council from Healthy Roots as part of the new development on Manor Walk. They will be putting in new walks, wetlands, wildflower areas and flood prevention works. Some of the impact might look a bit harsh to begin with but in the long term we’re sure that it will lead to a better park with its long term future secured 

Play park update

David and I repaired the floor of the climbing frame this weekend and the Council have promised to replace the net, hopefully extending the lifetime of the whole thing a little further. In the longer term, the Council are pressing ahead with plans to build on the whole strip between Manor Walk and the park, so the days of the play park are numbered, which is why we have only been doing basic repairs for a while. On the bright side, we will eventually move the play park into the body of the main park, taking any play features that we can with us and putting in some more.

Frost on brass

It was chilly on the last volunteer day, although we kept warm by planting hundreds of daffodils. The frost was adding special effects to the bronze castings scattered around the park, giving them an added beauty before the day warmed up a little and it was gone again.

Manor Park in bloom 2012

Pincushion flower (and bee)

Ox eye daisy

Helenium

Bistort

Bistort

Masterwort

Snow-in-summer

Poached egg plant

Sweet rocket

Red campion

Oriental poppy

Oriental poppy

Geranium

Oriental poppy

Easter egg hunt

Manor Park’s famous Easter egg hunt is on again this year. It begins at 11 a.m. on Easter Sunday. Before this, the park will be closed for 2 hours to allow us to tidy up and to hide the eggs. Adults are very welcome to come and help with this bit.

Microplot allotments still available

Microplots are still available in the Manor Park allotments. Microplots are just two metres by three metres and are ideal for people who haven’t tried growing their own food before and just want to try it out. They cost only £5 per year to rent.

Unfortunately, the larger allotments have all been leased out now, but you can still put your name on the waiting list for when one next becomes available.

To apply for a microplot or go on the waiting list, send us a message using the Contacts page.