Blogs

Bringing Philips Park back to life

Submitted by Ann on Sat, 18/05/2013 - 7:37pm

We're looking forward to our spring event in Philips Park next Sunday - another fantastic low cost family day with something for all ages. Philips Park is especially important to us because IEPAD volunteers work there nearly every Saturday morning on the community fruit garden behind what used to be the night club. If you've never seen it, Sunday 26th would be a great time to visit.

As well as all sorts of fun activities there's an idea for a really exciting new development there -

George, who organises the gardening, tells us 'now there are plans to open up the buildings themselves as a cycle base with a café open to all users and as an ‘Eco Centre’ promoting green and healthy living.'

At the Eco Centre stall there will be hands on ways for children and adults to tell us what they would like to include in the night club buildings.We'll also be screening the film 'Garbage Warrior' up in the barn office.This is the epic story of maverick architect Michael Reynolds and his fight to introduce radically sustainable housing, and the film will be followed with a discussion and engaging activities to envision what could be our own Prestwich eco-centre.

Council cuts have caused lots of doom and gloom about the future of parks in Bury. Here's a chance to breathe new life into South Bury’s biggest green space.

Rain didn't stop play

Submitted by Ann on Fri, 17/05/2013 - 5:42pm

Thankfully for us, Prestwich Clough Day is such a popular event even pouring rain doesn't stop local people crowding into the Flower Park and enjoying all the stalls and events.

Jill, one of our regular volunteers and plant growers, says 'the IE stall started off with an amazing selection of both indoor and outdoor plants. People gave us generous donations for them which makes a handy boost for our funds.'

And the bands helped to keep spirits up as usual - amazing what a bit of music can do.

Barbara noticed that this year children were coming up to us asking to plant peas - it seems they must be getting used to the wheelbarrow with compost and little pots you can just see in the photo. The IEPAD volunteers of the future?

Prestwich Clough Day

Clough Day 2013!

Submitted by Matt on Sat, 11/05/2013 - 3:58pm

Hard to believe that another year has rolled around and it's Clough Day time again!

Clough Day is on Sunday 12th May from 12-5pm. It is always busy and lots of fun.

Incredible Edible will be having a stall as usual so please come and say hello. You can find out more about what we're up to these days and perhaps choose a plant or two our volunteers have grown to take home.

Our stall will be at St Mary's Flower Park - you'll see the banner on Bury New Rd. There will be plenty of Clough Day happenings around the Church Inn on Church Lane as well.

If you'd like to see what our Clough Day was like last year, you can see some photos at this link.

A message from Ann...

Submitted by Matt on Thu, 02/05/2013 - 4:50pm

Ann has emailed to say...

We'll be at St Mary's Park again on Saturday 4th May from 10am - 12 noon. The beds look much better after our last session and now it's warming up we'll be able to get some more plants in. Come and join us if you can!

Thanks, Ann.

Fingers crossed that this glorious weather continues!

Here's a quick description of the St Mary's Park project for those who are not familiar with it:

With support from Bury Council we have made three raised beds in the triangle of grass near the flagpole opposite the children's playground where we grow a mixture of veg, fruit and herbs. Work goes on there fortnightly on Saturday or Sunday mornings from 10am - 12 noon, spring to autumn, with some extra sessions when needed.

Another chance to dance!

Submitted by Matt on Thu, 02/05/2013 - 4:37pm

We've had an email from Phil Duncan (one of our volunteers) saying that there's yet another chance to get down to the British Legion on Bury Old Road and dance! (Phil has been co-organising monthly gigs there.)

Below is information sent over by Phil on the latest 'Live at the Legion' event, which offers residents of Prestwich live music at bargain prices.

Word is that these monthly gigs have been a lot of fun so far. Over to Phil:

Thanks to all who attended the last 'Live at the Legion' on the 5th of April and helped to make the night such a success.

The next 'Live at the Legion' is this coming Friday (3rd of May).

It features country Americana from Picnic Area, fabulous young local rockers the Rocket and back by popular demand, all the way from Bolton, the Milkpunx.

This is going to be a top rockin night so put on your dancing shoes and head on down to the Legion on Friday.

Doors open 7.30pm with the usual arrangements - Three bands, three quid, three wishes [Terms and conditions apply]. Hope to see you there.