Dog Bin Gone

Following my recent post about the dog waste bin being out of commission for nine months, I can report that it has gone: it was taken away by the Council last week. I have learned that a new bin has been ordered and will be installed in a few weeks. Until then, dog walkers should... Continue Reading →

9th April 2015

Glorious Gorse

Visitors to the nature reserve will be impressed by the vivid yellow splash provided by gorse at the moment. Common Gorse (Ulex europaeus) flowers from January until June, while Western Gorse (Ulex gallii), which is also present on The Heath, flowers from July until November. Between the two species, they can be in flower almost... Continue Reading →

8th April 2015

Litter-pickers – Thank You for Braving the Rain

Despite today being our first rainy litter-pick, a fair a number of volunteers turned out. We began with a dozen at 11 o'clock and others came later. It was good to see several new faces including from Stanley Road, Queen Street and the Scouts. Thank you all for helping to clean up The Heath. Kevin... Continue Reading →

29th March 2015

New Standpipe Installed

Through the morning mist on Thursday I spotted some digging near the water fountain. What I found was a workman digging carefully around the roots of a lime tree to install a standpipe, which will be used in the future for events such as the May Day Fair. It will be a big improvement on... Continue Reading →

19th March 2015

Dog Waste Bin Still Covered

Last August I reported that the dog waste bin near Tabley Road was out of use, waiting for a repair by Cheshire East Council. Eight months on and nothing has changed. We do not know when the Council will fix it. In the mean time dog walkers are abandoning their waste around the bin. Kevin... Continue Reading →

18th March 2015

Select Committee Enquiry into Litter and Fly-tipping in England

In view of our forthcoming litter-pick, it's timely that the House of Commons Communities and Local Government Committee on Litter and Fly-tipping in England should release its report. The CLG Committee found litter levels in England have barely improved over the last 12 years. It also found chewing gum and cigarettes were the most littered... Continue Reading →

16th March 2015