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Laura (left) has joined the Manor Café team, which is looking very smart in their new uniforms. The Manor Café is open to everyone, 8.30am-4pm (weekdays excluding bank holidays): howberypark.com/amenities/eati…

Thanks to Rebecca from The Berin Centre for her interesting talk on community gardens and how to implement permaculture principles, and the big changes these can make to the community and environment.

Hear the story of how @TheBerinCentre community garden was created using permaculture principles. Discover how this simple, grassroots approach can bring people together, improve wellbeing and build community resilience. 22 October (12-1pm), Manor House - howberypark.com/events/

We're pleased to announce the winners of our art competition In the over-18 category the winner is Siufoon Ng, and highly commended artists are Jen Skene & Paul Whitehouse. In the under-18 category the winners are Rosie from @wallingford4140 & Ronan from Fir Tree Junior School.

Honey from our bees is now for sale in the Manor Café (£5 per jar).

The final judging for our art competition has taken place. It was great to see the fantastic artwork submitted across the different age categories. Winners announced at 5pm on 7 October at the Manor House. Exhibition opens 4pm on 7 October, and then 8–10 October from 10am-4pm.

We’ve a busy month on the park with some different events and activities happening. They’re free to attend, we hope you can join us: • Art in the Park exhibition: 7-10 October • Seeds of change (Berinsfield’s community garden): 22 October • Half-term park trail: 26-31 October

Hear the story of how @TheBerinCentre community garden was created using permaculture principles. Discover how this simple, grassroots approach can bring people together, improve wellbeing and build community resilience. 22 October (12-1pm), Manor House - howberypark.com/events/

The exhibition of entries for our Art in the Park competition opens on Tuesday 7 October at 4pm, and then Wednesday 8 - Friday 10 October from 10am-4pm. The exhibition will be held in the Manor House.

The first crop of quinces have been picked. They’ll be made into quince jelly by our chef to use in the café.

The deadline for entries in the junior category (ages 4-18) for our Art in the Park competition closes on Friday 26 September. You can drop your postcard in at the café or the Estates Office in the Manor House. More info on the competition and prizes at howberypark.com/art.

A fascinating talk this week by our beekeeper and the @nurturegroup_uk about our bees and their honey. The honey will be on sale in the café soon!

What a transformation! 🌿 Check out our before and after slider of the Flood Resilient Garden which has been relocated to @howberypark and is now brightening up their outside space. The garden is open to the public free of charge on weekdays and accessed via the café. Explore the garden on our website here 🔗 floodre.co.uk/flood-resilien…

It’s fabulous to see how well the quince tree has settled into the #floodresilientgarden, and there are so many quinces ripening ready to harvest soon.

Our parkland grounds and riverside setting are a perfect location for your meeting or event. Rooms are available to hire on day or half day rates and accommodate groups from 10 to 60 people, and our hospitality service offers a range of catering options. howberypark.com/meeting-and-co…

Our solar stats for June (104,077kWh) and July (103,575kWh) were higher than last year 🌞 but a not quite so sunny August (91,512kWh) saw a slight drop in electricity generated compared with 2024.

We have office space available within our Innovation Centre buildings: • 691 sq.ft space with shared facilities • 240 sq.ft space with shared facilities To arrange a viewing please contact Donna Bowles, Estates Manager at howberypark.com/space-availabi…

There’s still time to book a place at our honey harvest viewing event on Wednesday 17 September. Find out how our beekeepers remove raw honey from the comb and follow the process through to filling a jar. Register at howberypark.com/events/

Our #floodresilientgarden is the perfect spot to take a break and have a #cuppatea.

Office available to let. Located in our Grade II listed Manor House building this 413 sq.ft space has period features and views overlooking the lawn. For more details and to arrange a viewing of this unique space contact us at howberypark.com/the-manor-hous….