We are sorry to say Tree Amigos contacted us today to explain that they have decided not to sell Christmas trees in Longford Park this year. The imposition of a second lockdown, with uncertainty about what follows, meant they could not take the business risk of ordering and shipping the trees upfront and not being able to sell them. We …
Like many users of the Park, Friends of Longford Park (FOLP) were extremely concerned to hear of the closure of the Under 8s playground and issued a statement to that effect 7th October, see here. Since then, we have been told that bark is not a temporary option and that as the work involves tendering for a specialist contractor, “They …
Just to let you know that structural works are due to take place following a condition survey of the retaining wall at Longford Park, Edge Lane. [You may recall the tree which had caused the wall to bulge was cut down in March]. Part of the works includes removing a section of the wall, grinding out a tree stump, removing …
Pets’ Corner will be having a stall at Chorlton Makers Market this Saturday 17th October 10am to 4pm to raise much needed funds. Please support if you can.
Many of you have been wondering what FOLP’s response has been to the closure of the under 8’s playground.
If you’re passing through the wildlife garden in Longford Park, check out the new poster that has photos and information about all sorts of wildlife you can find in the garden.
Friends of Longford Park (FOLP) are pleased to announce that their new tree trail is now up and running.
As reported in the ‘Park Progress’ update, the outdoor table tennis facility is now up and running in the Park, outside the entrance to Pets’ Corner.
At a time when it seems nothing much is happening, we are seeing progress in a number of areas in the Park.