The recent proposal to stage a 'Mistletoe Market' on The Heath at Christmas has been brought to our attention. We are working to understand the proposal and its implications for The Heath. We will make a considered statement in due course. Postscript: the plan to stage a 'Mistletoe Market' in 2014 was withdrawn.
Billy Smart’s Visit
The Heath played host to Billy Smart’s Circus last week. It arrived on Wednesday and entertained audiences for five days.
Christmas Greetings
Christmas greetings from Friends of The Heath! It is traditional to decorate our homes with Holly at this time of year. There is plenty on The Heath, so why not visit the wood with a pair of secateurs and help yourself? As well as enjoying the festive greening of your home, you will be helping... Continue Reading →
AGM 2013 Report
Nineteen people attended the Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 12th November at The Little Theatre, Knutsford. The past year’s activities were reported. All the Committee members were re-elected and an additional one approved. The name of the organisation formally changed from “Nether Knutsford Freeholders Association” to “Friends of the Heath” and a new constitution was... Continue Reading →
AGM 2013
Our Annual General Meeting will be held at 8.00 pm on Tuesday November 12th at the Little Theatre, Knutsford. The Agenda and Statement of Accounts can be viewed on request, from 28th October, at Knutsford Library and Knutsford Heritage Centre. All residents of Knutsford are invited to attend. The Agenda can also be viewed here: 2013... Continue Reading →
Fresh Heather Shoots
Matt Allmark, Cheshire Wildlife Trust Reserves Manager, visited The Heath on the day of the litter-pick. He saw the fresh Heather shoots in the reseeded area between the field and the wood near Northwich Road. He is delighted, as this indicates that the reseeding has worked. From now on, the area will be checked to... Continue Reading →