Nick noticed the berries when he was walking on The Heath. There's a bumper crop of blackberries now, perfect for making delicious jam and pies. Why not visit with a basket to collect the plump, ripe fruit? Kevin Griffiths
Blackberry Harvest
Walking On The Heath
Having walked The Heath over the weekend it was great to see the Heather taking in the area which was seeded as well as wild mushrooms and berries showing. It's an interesting time of year to walk on The Heath.Nick Johnson
The Colours of Summer
Summer brought a sea of a yellow dandelion-like flower, the Autumn Hawkbit, to the meadow while the area around the sand pit is purple with Heather, Rosebay Willowherb and Knapweed. These flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies which appear as colourful jewels: the bright orange of the Small Copper, the rich brown of the... Continue Reading →
Dog Waste Bin Covered
For some weeks now dog walkers have been unable to use the dog waste bin near Tabley Road as it is covered by a black plastic bag. We have learned that it has been taken out of use by Cheshire East Council because the lid is damaged and is awaiting repair. It is recommended that... Continue Reading →
Call for Historical Photos
Friends of The Heath are designing a new information board to explain the history of Knutsford Heath. We are looking for historical photos to include. If you have any you would be willing to share, please contact us by email: photo.foth@gmail.com. Kevin Griffiths
Clean Up – Thanks
I would like to thank all those who attended the litter pick on Sunday. It was great to see so many people of different ages taking an interest in The Heath.We were blessed with glorious sunshine that helped to put a smile on our faces. A lot of good work was done collecting a large... Continue Reading →