Community Volunteers in Action

MANOR PARK

Our mission is to protect and nurture this small oasis in the heart of East End Village as an open space that benefits our growing community.

Tidy Up

Car Park Fence Before
Car Park Fence After
Car Park Dumped Rubbish
Car Park Tidy Up Team

Bruce’s Benches

Four benches in a bit of a state
A closer view - not at all comfy
Bench repaired
Bruce's prep and painted

Garden

Unloved and bare!
Restored!
A very sad corner
Volunteers at work
And the plants go in...
Looking lovely!

Lights

Installation
Installation
First lights at twilight
First lights at twilight
More lights added
More lights added

Manor Park Road - The Bumps

Manor Park Road was declared a General Improvement Area (GIA) in the 1970's to halt the "rat runs" from the High Street to East End Road - a traffic management scheme was created, similar to the Low Traffic Neighbourhood schemes today. Manor Park Road centre was pedestrianised and the car park and small park built; there were 14 car park spaces for residents on the pedestrianised area and the park was laid out for play and recreation. The Bumps are used by children for safe, outdoor play, learning to ride scooters and bikes, by residents to get together and chat and for the midwinter festival with singing, playing music and mince pies!

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