News & Events

News & Events

Looking to get involved with our work? Our latest news and events are listed below. For further information about any event/task morning (as arrangements can change), email torkingtonpark@yahoo.com or on Facebook – @torkingtonpark.

To learn more about becoming a volunteer, check out our Volunteering page for more information.

We aim to run task mornings and events during the year in Torkington park.

Dates for 2026

Easter Trail : On Thursday April 2nd from 2pm – 3.30pm. Starting at the Bowling Hut, a trail around the park to collect clues. The trail is accessible and suitable for primary/junior children. Collect the clues along the trail and get a prize! £1.00 per trail, cash only.

Secret Garden Concert: Our annual Secret Garden Concert with Hazel Grove Brass Band is on Sunday June 7th from 2pm to 4pm (tickets available from 1.30pm) Cash only. Bring your own food, drink and chairs. Gazebos will be set up for shade/wet weather. Come along to enjoy a concert in the beautiful setting of the gardens.

Annual General Meeting : Wednesday May 13th from 7pm at the Bowling Hut. Come and find out what has happened in the park and future plans. We need more volunteers in the park to keep our events and activities going. Any support and time you can give would be appreciated.

Task Mornings: On the first Saturday of the Month from March to November. We meet at the Bowling Hut at 10am and spend a couple of hours doing jobs around the park until 12noon – get in touch to confirm what we are doing on each task morning. Please wear walking boots, wellingtons or stout shoes. We can provide basic gardening equipment and gloves– come and join us – we are a friendly bunch!

Dates for task mornings in 2026 are March 7th, April 4th, May 2nd, June 6th, July 4th, August 1st, Sept 5th, Oct 3rd and Nov 7th 2026. Please confirm you will be attending as arrangements can change. Email torkingtonpark@yahoo.com or on Facebook – @torkingtonpark.

For further information about any event/task morning (as arrangements can change), email torkingtonpark@yahoo.com or on Facebook – @torkingtonpark.