Welcome to our website
Our Park: A valuable community asset
The park was donated to the town of Macclesfield by a local businessman and philanthropist, Francis Dicken Brocklehurst in 1894. Since then the park has been an important community asset for the enjoyment of those living on the east side of the town. Now a mature park, it benefits from the care of its Friends.
A committed
community group
A community group with numerous committed and active members. This allows us to work with the local council to help maintain and improve Victoria Park, one of Macclesfield's three large Victorian Parks..
Join the Friends in events held in the park
Events range from the monthly litterpick, held on the first Sunday of the month, the planting of new bulbs, shrubs and trees, charity afternoon teas, and the annual Christmas Carol concert, usually held on the last Friday before Christmas. Come and help out, or just enjoy the events.
About us
The Friends were established in 2011 by a number of local residents who were concerned that the now mature park would gradually decline through general neglect.
The group that they established is an informal one, with no formal membership, or fees, but simply a commitment to work towards the improvement of the park. The group work towards the maintenance and enhancement of the park, and to encourage as wide a range of local people to come into the park and enjoy what it offers.
To this end the group meet regularly each month to do a full litter pick. They also contribute to the purchase of new plants and trees in the park, and, when possible, help in the planting. In addition, events are held in the park. Some of these, like the afternoon teas, and the Christmas Carol Concert, are held by the Friends themselves. Other events are held in association with the Friends, but arranged by other organisations, such as the RSPB birdwatch for local schools, held in January, and the concert held by The King Edward Music Society (KEMS) in June.
Our activities & events
KEMS Bandstand Concert
KEMS (King Edward Music Society) will be hosting their annual bandstand concert in the park. Please come along and support the event, the Friends will be there to help out. Weather permitting, bring a picnic, and enjoy an afternoon of lighthearted music and popular medleys.
Sunday 30 June 2019, 2-4pm
Litter pick
Every month, on the first Sunday of the month. The Friends meet at the Pavilion at 10.30, and do a deep clean in the park. Why not join us? Just bring good gardening gloves, litter pickers and bags are provided.
First Sunday of the month
10.30 p.m.
10.30 p.m.
New planting
We organize group planting in the park to add to, and replace the existing planting: bulbs, shrubs and trees.
Autumn each year
Concerts
We host our own concerts such as the annual carol concert on the last Friday before Christmas; but also become involved in events hosted by other groups such as The King Edward Music Society (KEMS).
Through-out the year
