On Monday, we celebrated the rededication of one of Knutsford’s lost heritage assets. Seventy-two years ago, on 2nd June 1953, our late Queen, Elizabeth II, was crowned. To mark the occasion, an oak tree was planted on The Heath as part of Knutsford’s celebrations. At that time, The Heath had few trees, making the Queen's... Continue Reading →
May Conservation Workday
Our next nature conservation workday was originally scheduled for 16th May, but due to an unforeseen circumstance, it has been rescheduled to Friday, 23rd May. Under the supervision of Cheshire Wildlife Trust, we will continue with tasks to maintain the nature reserve. The session will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., but you are... Continue Reading →
April Conservation Workday
We have scheduled the next nature conservation workday early in the month to avoid the Easter holiday. We have brought it forward to Friday, 11th April. Under the supervision of Cheshire Wildlife Trust, our activities will include trimming back holly and enhancing the area around the Queen Elizabeth Coronation Oak. The session will run from... Continue Reading →
March Volunteering
We have two volunteering events scheduled for March, and we would love your help! 1. Community Litter Pick Our first event will be a community litter pick on Sunday, 23rd March, when we will join the Great British Spring Clean, a national campaign organised by Keep Britain Tidy. We have pledged to collect twenty bags... Continue Reading →
October Volunteering
We shall undertake two tasks during the first half of October; both require the help of our wonderful volunteers. 1. Uncovering Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Oak Our tree survey two years ago found an oak near Ladies Mile and Warren Close; the tree was surrounded by iron railings. We were baffled about its significance until... Continue Reading →
Replacement Commemorative Plaque
Visitors to the Big Heath may have noticed a new plaque in the ground beneath the Turkey Oak near the old drinking fountain on Manchester Road. Knutsford Town Council installed the plaque to replace the one fixed to the tree because the growing bark is gradually obscuring it. As our Town Ranger says, the tree... Continue Reading →