Looking after Knutsford Heath
Happy Solstice! The Discordionists marked the Winter Solstice - when days begin to lengthen again - by standing solemnly on The Heath at the four points of the compass to observe the sunrise. As leader Mark Radcliffe explained about the event on his BBC R2 Folk Show, "I’m marking it by seeing the sun come... Continue Reading →
On Thursday, 14th December, we are holding another nature conservation work session in the nature reserve. We shall be removing undesirable vegetation to help the native heathland plants. This is vital work, supporting wildlife in the current biodiversity crisis. As usual, the work will be led by Cheshire Wildlife Trust and run from 10 a.m. to... Continue Reading →
Thursday morning was cool, bright and dry - ideal conditions for our tasks. Most of the session was spent cutting the gorse in the sandpit where it was encroaching on the heather. Later, we moved to behind the Paws for Thought bench, where we tackled the shoots of False Acacia (Robinia pseudoacacia) that had regrown... Continue Reading →
This month, on Thursday, 16th November, we shall continue our important work maintaining the nature reserve. As usual, the work will be led by Cheshire Wildlife Trust and run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jamie White of Cheshire Wildlife Trust will park his van near the corner of Warren Close and Ladies Mile and would... Continue Reading →
We are delighted that two new wooden benches have appeared on the Manchester Road side of The Heath. They were installed by Knutsford Town Council following their newly approved Bench Sponsorship Policy. Knutsford Town Council Bench LocationOverlooking the King Charles III Coronation Oak. InscriptionBefore you go out searching,don't decide what you will find. Ken Fairhurst's... Continue Reading →
Friends of The Heath and Knutsford Heritage Centre did an exceptional job on 5th October, clearing away holly and brambles to make the Queen Elizabeth II commemorative oak visible after being hidden for many years. Eight volunteers, led by Jamie White of Cheshire Wildlife Trust, quickly completed the work in just three hours. Thanks to... Continue Reading →
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