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RESTORING THE MANSION and sensory garden FOR COMMUNITY USE
Announcements
work has begun!
work has begun!
work has begun!
Work has started on phase 1 of the Mansion restoration. It's being cleared out and some maintenance work will then begin. This work is a very important first step and we will keep you updated with the progress.
WE WON!!!!
work has begun!
work has begun!
Thank you so much to everyone who voted for us. It means a lot to us that the community is behind us and supports what we are doing. A huge thanks too to all out amazing volunteers who come to help in the Sensory Garden and other events and activities. We are so happy to get to know you all and we're glad you feel safe and appreciated because that really important to us.
mansion restoration plans
Please Click the Link Below for Plans for the Mansion. Following all previous community consultations, I think everyone will agree that the main amenities asked for will be within the Mansion, we are extremely pleased with the proposals and can't wait for the work to be finished.
UPCOMING EvenTS
Sensory Garden Anniversary
Sensory Garden Anniversary
Sensory Garden Anniversary
Join us for aTea and Cake!
Litter Picks
Sensory Garden Anniversary
Sensory Garden Anniversary
Litter picks throughout the year - 11am until 12pm.
Whats been happening
Crown Making
Free Easter Egg Hunt
Free Easter Egg Hunt
Thank you for everyone who joined us, luckily the weather didn't stop us and some amazing crowns and bunting was created
Free Easter Egg Hunt
Free Easter Egg Hunt
Free Easter Egg Hunt
Thank you to everyone who joined us to plant some veggies to take home.
Free Easter Egg Hunt
Free Easter Egg Hunt
Free Easter Egg Hunt
WOW! What a day!
Firstly, Squirrels and Beavers from across the Salford Scout District came and did our trail this morning.
Then 814 children took part in our Easter Chick Hunt this afternoon.
We had some community groups join us and the Easter bunny came along too.
Thank you to our volunteers and Bill for taking photos, we couldn't have done it without all your help
Tree planting
Christmas Cheer
Free Easter Egg Hunt
On Sunday 15th January, the Ceremonial Mayor of Salford planted the rowan tree that we received from the 'Tree of Trees sculpture' that was part of the Queen's jubilee celebrations.
We were one of the 350 community organisations from across the UK, who were lucky to receive a tree and the only Salford recipient.
We would like to thank Ceremonial Mayor of Salford for joining us, Salford Council Park Ranger and the grounds team for their help and Bill and Dan for the photos.
The plaque and the pot will for now be displayed in Madame Mayor's office until the mansion opens.
Christmas Cheer
Christmas Cheer
Christmas Cheer
We were able to host an event that gave over 800 children the chance to meet Santa in his sleigh, see his reindeer and all were given a gift (Lego, a book or a selection box) for free.
20 stalls were taken by local not-for-profit groups and up to now we know 2 of the groups raised around £400 each.
This event was possible by our supporters, committee members and volunteers.
First thanks to Salix Homes Booth's Charities, Salford City Council Kids Planet Day Nursery Salford Northwest Funfairs Forever Manchester and The Barrfield Club as their support enabled us to host the event.
To Joy Shaw and her band mates, Stuart Hall (Santa) Khrystye and Darren Hornby and Bill the photographer as your help was much appreciated.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and lastly to everyone who donated to the Sal4Good Salford CVS foodbank appeal we received lots of donations
Whats been happening
Beacon Lighting
Regally Royal Tea Party
Regally Royal Tea Party
Thanks to everyone who came along to the Beacon lighting to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. With the help of Walk The Plank, two fire drawing were created which looked amazing.
Regally Royal Tea Party
Regally Royal Tea Party
Regally Royal Tea Party
We hope everyone enjoyed the Jubilee picnic in the park (and there were a lot of people there!). The weather was good and the atmosphere even better. Big thanks to all involved, including Walk The Plank, Samba band and entertainers plus all the community stalls.
Easter Egg Hunt
Regally Royal Tea Party
Queen's Green Canopy
We had an amazing day, thank you to everyone who attended.
We had 750 eggs in total as well as sweets and we had 12 small eggs left, Easter Bunny (aka Michelle) and Barry the kids entertainer.
Thank you to Northwest Funfairs, Kids Planet Day Nursery Salford and Vida & Style for their support as with their donations we were able to make the event what it was.
Queen's Green Canopy
Queen's Green Canopy
Queen's Green Canopy
A great event where lots of children met Santa and his Elves plus a chance to see reindeer and learn some fun facts about these amazing animals.
Christmas Cheer
Queen's Green Canopy
Together Coalition
A great event where lots of children met Santa and his Elves plus a chance to see reindeer and learn some fun facts about these amazing animals.
Together Coalition
Queen's Green Canopy
Together Coalition
#BillionSeedChallenge
#BillionSeedChallenge
#BillionSeedChallenge
We have joined the Together Coalition, whose aim is to bring people together and bridge divides, to help build a kinder, closer and more connected community.So today as part of our weekly Sensory Garden session we took part in their #BillionSeedChallenge to show nature and the environment matter ahead of #COP26
Litter Pick Challenge
#BillionSeedChallenge
#BillionSeedChallenge
Please join us for a Litter Pick on November the 14th starting outside the Mansion in Buile Hill Park. Litter is very bad for wildlife and we want to take part in this challenge a part of our ongoing care for nature and wildlife in the park. Hot drinks and biscuits available for all.
Christmas Collection
#BillionSeedChallenge
Christmas Collection
Help us support 2 local groups supporting local people to have a nice Christmas.
Salford Survivor Project is a local charity supporting people fleeing domestic violence and they are appealing for new gifts for all ages... if you can't join us on the day, they also have an Amazon Wishlist and you can drop off items at their shop in Peel Green (see their FB page for more details)
Salford Food Parcels is a food bank based from Emmanuel church who support local people with food.
Please help us support these brilliant local organisations and our local community this Christmas
Sculpture Trail Map
Sculptures were installed in September
The sculptures have been installed in Buile Hill Park and feedback has been very positive.
The Map above shows the location of each Sculpture within the park. Each has a QR code so you can get more information about the sculpture, all of which have a connection to the Mansion, the park or Salford.
More Past events
Halloween Event
World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day
A spookily good day in the sensory garden, thank you to our volunteers who helped us make the event run smoothly, dressed up, read stories, manned the craft station, gave temporary tattoos and served witches brew.
Massive thanks to everyone who attended and for everyone who brought coats for Wrap Up Salford 2021 what a great start to our 3 collection days.
Also thank you to Salford Mad Pride for decorating rocks to support our Halloween Rocks event, we hid over 50 rocks around the park and had some in the sensory garden for people to take and hide.
And lastly but no means least, thanks to For the Love of Food Salford https://www.facebook.com/groups/568343997211431/?ref=share for baking red velvet cupcakes so our visitors could decorate their own cake to take home.
World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day
Spending time in nature, with friends and being outdoors are all things that have a positive effect on our daily mental health and wellbeing.
Massive thanks to Salford Mad Pride and Visit from the Stork CIC for helping create a perfect event for everyone to celebrate #worldmentalhealthday2021. Also big thanks to all our visitors today, we ended up staying in the sensory garden for an extra two hours due to all our extra visitors
Food Collection
World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day
Massive thanks to everyone who donated food to Salford Food Parcels.
Also Thanks to Paul from The Eden Project Eden Project Communities and Weaste and Seedley councilors for taking the time to visit us.
To Salford Mad Pride and Salford Poverty Truth Commission for arranging a shared lunch, creating another labyrinth, bringing crafts and talking about poverty.
To Salford Litter Heroes for their organised litter pick and for joining us.
To Salford Now for being involved and speaking to all groups about the issues surrounding poverty.
And finally for everyone who joined us and made another truly great day in Buile Hill Park Sensory Garden.
World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day
Spending time in nature, with friends and being outdoors are all things that have a positive effect on our daily mental health and wellbeing.
Massive thanks to Salford Mad Pride and Visit from the Stork CIC for helping create a perfect event for everyone to celebrate #worldmentalhealthday2021. Also big thanks to all our visitors today, we ended up staying in the sensory garden for an extra two hours due to all our extra visitors
The Elm Tree Sessions
World Mental Health Day
The Elm Tree Sessions
After organising and funding the Elm tree Bench we are now holding sessions to improve the area around it, which was a rather sad looking place. It already looks much better and the sessions are carrying on though out October!
Elm Tree Sculptured into Bench
Cake Sale for MacMillan Cancer Support
Cake Sale for MacMillan Cancer Support
And that's the carving done. what an amazing job Chainsaw carving - wooden art has done, everything we asked for and more.
Now for the next stage... The clean up, then filling the grooves with plants and landscaping the area to create a lovely relaxation area 
Thank you to the The National Lottery Community Fund for helping us bring this project to life and preserve the felled Elm for a little longer.
Cake Sale for MacMillan Cancer Support
Cake Sale for MacMillan Cancer Support
Cake Sale for MacMillan Cancer Support
BHMA raised money for MacMillan Cancer Support by selling cakes and dog treats made by our wonderful Volunteer Julie Smith.
The Sculpture Trail Launch
Cake Sale for MacMillan Cancer Support
The Sculpture Trail Launch
The launch was a Massive success. We gave out over 500 Maps! We also had crafts, games, drinks and snacks. The trail celebrates the animals on display when the mansion was a Natural History Museum, that lived in the Animal Park and Hot House and also some of Salford's wildlife.
Sensory Garden Summer Sessions
Sensory Garden Summer Sessions
Sensory Garden Summer Sessions
Our Volunteer gardening sessions were held on Sundays during the Summer. They were great fun and enjoyed by all. We now have sessions in September and October too!
Sunflowers4Salford Event
Sensory Garden Summer Sessions
Sensory Garden Summer Sessions
We planted around 200 sunflowers and other plants as part of Sunflowers4Salford to help Salford's wildlife. As Sunflowers grow they absorb harmful Nitrogen Dioxide from our air, so lets cut harmful pollution and feed our wonderful bees, birds and butterflies at the same time!
The Tiny Village!
Sensory Garden Summer Sessions
The Tiny Village!
Tiny Village was in the Park and may come back in the future. Thanks to Marketa and Petra for adding a little fun to the park.
Veggie Rocks
Little House of Victoria
Easter Egg Hunt
A past event where finding one of these veggie rocks in the allotments could be exchanged for a tasty treat, kindly donated by Tesco Salford.
Easter Egg Hunt
Little House of Victoria
Easter Egg Hunt
Had a great day in the park with many families enjoying the Easter Egg Hunt. Over 200 eggs and sweets were claimed as prizes from the egg hunt and we also gave away several larger Easter Eggs for the lucky gold rock finders and 2 silver rock finders got a special prize too. Big thank you to our donators Kids Planet Day Nursery Salford and Vida & Style.
Little House of Victoria
Little House of Victoria
First Sensory Garden Makeover
We are excited to be working with www.littlehouseofvictoria.com/ to bring you a whole new way to spend time at home relaxing. We launched a competition to select an image of Buile Hill Mansion to create our very own branded promotional gifts. Congratulations to our winners
John Timmons and
First Sensory Garden Makeover
Great British Clean Litterpick
First Sensory Garden Makeover
We started working to improve the sensory garden by tidying and planting bulbs back in November 2019 and more recently been having regular sessions with our wonderful volunteers.
We also planted Sunflowers in June as part of the Sunflowers4Salford campaign, having grown them from seed. Many are now flowering, brightening up the garden and feeding the bees.
Great British Clean Litterpick
Great British Clean Litterpick
Great British Clean Litterpick
BHMA organised taking part in the Great British Clean organised by Keep Britain Tidy. Over 20 volunteers turned up on the day and over 25 bags of rubbish were collected. We plan to organise more litter picks in the park in the future to help keep the park looking it's best. We now have regular litter picks in the park.