Friends of South Park, Cheadle Hulme
As a reader of Mums & Dads Magazine, I just thought I would drop you all an email to introduce ourselves. We are a small group of local mums who have recently formed a community group ‘Friends of South Park’ with the aim to improve the recreational, environmental and educational facilities of the park. In case you don’t know, South Park is located on Grove Lane, Cheadle Hulme (between Manchester Rugby Club & the Pointing Dog).
The group was formed after I recently returned from living in Australia, where I found that their recreational facilities put ours to shame! Having grown up frequenting South Park, I was really upset to see the lack of investment over the years and couldn’t believe it’s still home to the same play equipment I used some 30 years ago! So when I returned to the UK earlier this year, I wrote to the council regarding the state of parks, especially South Park and was amazed to find out they have no legal obligation to maintain or even provide parks and green space and often rely on community groups for much needed support.
We have already formed a committee but need more help. We are currently scoping out the project, but the park needs a lot of attention and realistically will be a 3 year plan. Our primary aim is to improve the play area facilities but there is plenty more that can be done too. There will be task days, fundraising events etc…..So if you are interested in helping us, get in touch or simply show your support and keep up to date on developments and events by liking us on Facebook www.facebook.com/friendsofsouthparkcheadlehulme
Also…..Did you know South Park was formally Camp ‘A’ the Communal Site of RAF Handforth? If you have any information regarding the history, please get in touch as we are keen to integrate this into the park redevelopment.
At the moment they are preparing Easter Fair, April 13
Interested in what you are doing please keep me informed. I am a dog walker and hope that it will be possible for both parents with children and dog owners to help each other.
Hi Interested to know if you are aware of the signs that have gone up over the field (next to the park). I was always under the impression that the land was un-used since Hulme Hall School closed its doors many years ago, they were unable to sell due to a covenant on the land for it only to be used for Educational purposes. The house still belongs to them and they rent the back as a coach park. Occasionally the coach drivers tell people its private but its overgrown and un-used and frankly if the dog walkers didnt use it then it would be hideous. The signs have never appeared before so just wondering if you have heard its been sold?
Hi Lisa,
Thank you for contacting M&D Magazine. Unfortunately we don’t have any information about the signs next to the park. You may want to try Stockport Council with your query.
Good luck!