Looking after Knutsford Heath
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
The Town Ranger, Bob Garner, is busy leading the community in planting trees during the school half-term holiday. During his Tuesday sessions, two trees were added to the The Heath and three to Ladies Mile. With local helpers, we planted two Sweet Chestnuts on The Heath, near the bowling green wall; then two more Sweet... Continue Reading →
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