PLATT FIELDS PARK UPDATE

JUNE 2025

Contact details for Platt Fields Park

Tel No. 0161 224 2902

Email – www.parks@manchester.gov.uk

Bird Feeder

Our new bird feeder is proving to be a big hit with our community. Since its installation on the 26th of June, seed has been purchased 1260 times. Our ducks have never been so healthy. We have encouraged our friends from the RSPB who have been on hand to advise against feeding bread etc to the wildlife on our lake.

The Lake

Recently we had the large logs removed from the lake next to the floating islands, hopefully this will make it easier to remove the rubbish that’s gets caught around the logs. Following offers from member of the Friends of Platt Fields and residents to clean the lake up, Jenni and I hope to get a volunteer group together in Sept/Oct this year to help clean the lake up. If you are interested, please email parks@manchester.gov.uk

Skatepark Engagement Sessions.

We held 2 public engagement session recently; both were well attended and very positive. The consultant, James, was very impressed about the energy and love for the park of everyone who attended. We are looking at options we have available to try and resolve the skatepark and bring it back to Platt Fields.

Friends of Platt Fields Litter Picking Group  

 

The group is growing steadily in numbers, but there is always room for more volunteers. If you are interested and need more information, please contact friendsofplattfields@gmail.com 

 

 

 

         

 

Friends of Platt Fields Shakespeare (Shakey) Gardens Volunteers. 

 

The group meet every Thursday from10am and always looking for new volunteers to help maintain theses stunning gardens and hidden gem of Platt Fields Park. 

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If you are interested in joining the ’Shakey Gang’ and need more information, please contact friendsofplattfields@gmail.com 

  

Platt Fields Park Bike Hub 

Open Monday to Saturday 10.00am to 4.00pm. Telephone 0161 879 8684, www.plattfieldsbikehub.org.uk 

Platt Hall

Regular gardening sessions are held every Tuesday and new volunteers are welcome.

Please contact Platt Hall for full details

www.manchestergalleries.org  or Tel No. 0161 224 5217

Market Garden

The Market Garden host a varity of events for all ages throughout the year.

Please contact hello@wearemud.org for full details. 

 

National Garden Scheme – Shakespeare Gardens

Another very successful event organised by Kattie with approx. 150 people attending to enjoy the ever improving ‘Shakey Gardens’.

RHS Britain In Bloom

Shakespeare Gardens, Platt Hall and The Market Garden all took part in this years judging and fingers crossed they all achieve Gold.

Upcoming Events and Activities taking place in Platt Fields Park in August

Tree Walk – 8th August – start from the Market Garden at 10am

Join Jane for a leisurely walk around Platt Fields Park

National Playday - August 6th – 11am to 2pm – Lakeside Centre

3 hours of fun filled activities for all our young people. Storytelling, arts and crafts, giant games.

Partners include – National Trust, Read Manchester, GMP, RSPB, Friends of Platt Fields and your friendly Park Rangers.

 

Magic Of Thailand – 9th and 10th August – 10am to 7pm

Join us for a day of everything to do with Thailand - £6 entry fee.  A full day out for all the family.

Thats all for this month, we hope you all have an enjoyable summer.