Friends of John Innes Park

The Friends meet every last Friday of the month at 9am to garden by the rose arbour.

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Upcoming sessions
Help Friends of John Innes park with gardening jobs

Friday 8th May 2026 9:00am - 10:00am


Previous sessions
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Chris Carr
Clare Riddiford
Jade
Jo Ruddock

Circling around the edge and weeding

Friday 10th April

Written by Jade

There’s nothing like a fresh Friday morning to get the blood pumping! The team joined the Friends of John Innes Park to kick-start the weekend with some gardening jobs.

While two members took on the technical challenge of recreating the perfect edge for a circular bed and re-fixing the wire fencing, others tackled the catmint and gave the rockery a thorough weeding. It was a brilliant morning filled with great company and crisp air, leaving the park looking much better for it!

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Jade

Innes and out

Friday 13th March

Written by Jade

Spent a productive morning with the Friends of John Innes Park, tackling the encroaching alkanet and clearing the beds off other weeds.

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Jade

Un-bramble-ievable nettling

Friday 9th January

Written by Jade

Braved a cold, rainy morning to tackle the 'wild area' of John Innes Park to clear brambles and nettles to help the local habitat thrive. Despite the drizzle, it was a joy to work in such a beautiful space. We left damp, but with a clear path and clear heads!

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