Manor Park Oasis

We would like to work with residents and partners to co-create an exciting new “Community activation space” in Manor Park. The former Kwik Fit site on High street North has been vacant and disused for a number of years and we have managed to negotiate with the owner to use the site for community benefit pending its longer-term development. The large site is adjacent to our community hub facility at 395 High Street North and presents a unique opportunity to be transformed into a welcoming and creative focal point for the residents of Manor Park.

Our ideas will focus on physical wellbeing, social engagement and reducing isolation, with activities designed to improve local residents’ mental and physical health, such as pop-up gardening, creative artworks and table tennis. We will also encourage small scale social gatherings such as cultural celebration events and community discussion groups. There will also be opportunities to find out about the Renewal Programme's other services including volunteer opportunities, youth activities, young carers provision, education, and our food bank and immigration advice.  We will hold regular information sessions around the cost-of-living crisis, such as food growing and money and energy advice.

We anticipate that this community space will see an increase in social engagement, community cohesion and have a positive impact on the physical and mental health of our community.