We have seen and heard mixed views on whether Pub in the Park should be welcomed. Some people think it is a fantastic idea while others are concerned about negative aspects such as: Damage to The Heath Traffic congestion Disturbance of the local residents Preventing public access to Common Land Using The Heath for commercial... Continue Reading →
Pub in the Park
Friends of The Heath have been informed of a proposal for a three-day event called “Pub in the Park” to be held on The Heath in September 2018. While we welcome the use of The Heath for events that benefit Knutsford we are concerned about the immediate and long-term damage that it may be caused... Continue Reading →
AGM 2017
The Friends of The Heath are holding their Annual General Meeting at 8.00 pm on Thursday 23th November in the Little Theatre, Queen Street. All residents of Knutsford are invited to attend. The agenda is here: If you wish to join the committee, let one of the existing committee members know or contact us here.... Continue Reading →
Conservation Work Report – 14th November
Our Cheshire Wildlife Trust leader, Adam Machin, had preceded us by a few days and strimmed the grass and heather (to encourage fresh growth); so our first job was to rake up the material and put it out of sight. Then, following an early lunch, we set about cutting back the vegetation along Tabley Road... Continue Reading →
Conservation Work Day – 14th November
Our next conservation work day in the Knutsford Heath Nature Reserve will be on Tuesday 14th from 10:00 am till 3:00 pm. Under the supervision of Cheshire Wildlife Trust we'll continue the job of maintaining the heathland by removing grass and heather cuttings. Please come and join the party – even if only for a... Continue Reading →
September Litter-pick by Friendly Volunteers
The fine September morning on Sunday brought seventeen volunteers out to clean up The Heath. Within an hour we had gathered bags-full of the usual cans and bottles as well as cleared up several fly-tipped items, including one of the orange-painted bikes used to mark last year's Tour of Britain cycle event. At the end... Continue Reading →