Looking after Knutsford Heath
The seasons are rolling on and it is time for our autumn litter pick. We thought things were getting back to normal and we would be able to meet up in the usual manner for a community litter pick on a Sunday morning. But the Covid-19 restrictions have tightened and we now have the rule-of-six,... Continue Reading →
Today we concentrated on trimming back gorse in the heather areas and cutting down tree saplings. This work will allow the heather to continue looking splendid. We also removed non-native False Acacia saplings from behind the Paws for Thought bench. Thank you to our excellent volunteers for doing a fantastic job and to Heather from... Continue Reading →
Our next conservation work day will be on Tuesday 8th September from 10:00 am till 3:00 pm. We’ll be working in the Nature Reserve under the supervision of Cheshire Wildlife Trust. Please come and join the party – even if only for a short time, as many hands make light work. Meet at the interpretation... Continue Reading →
We have been surprised by the sudden decision of Knutsford Town Council to hold the Makers Market on The Heath on Sunday. We generally welcome events on The Heath that benefit the town. However, this one has been imposed with little notice and without due public consultation or compliance with the agreed principles. We are... Continue Reading →
Friends of The Heath intend to go ahead with the litter pick on Knutsford Heath scheduled for Sunday 21st June. However, with the coronavirus situation, we need to minimise physical interaction. Therefore, we won’t be running the usual formal event where we organise everyone to collect litter for an hour on Sunday morning. Instead, we... Continue Reading →
On Sunday we held our litter pick under coronavirus measures – keeping a safe distance apart. Fifteen volunteers joined the event and did a good job of cleaning up The Heath. We found The Heath was exceptionally busy, with lots of small family groups out enjoying the spring sunshine in the open space. Thank you... Continue Reading →
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