Post Tagged with: "garden"

Chelsea Flower Show exhibition garden set for RSPCA Stapeley centre

Chelsea Flower Show exhibition garden set for RSPCA Stapeley centre

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
An exhibition garden created for the Chelsea Flower Show could be installed at the RSPCA Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre in Nantwich to help educate people about animal welfare.

The RSPCA has applied to Cheshire East Council for permission to have the garden installed at Stapeley Grange off London Road after the show closes at the end of this month.

May 15, 2023
Nantwich Community Garden go ahead with National Lottery funding

Nantwich Community Garden go ahead with National Lottery funding

A garden built by the community for the community in Nantwich has won Lottery funding to run for the next three years.

Volunteers from the Growing Health Community Garden have spent over two years raising funds for the fully accessible organic garden at Brookfield allotments.

March 3, 2023
FEATURE: Home Design 101: An Introduction to Landscaping

FEATURE: Home Design 101: An Introduction to Landscaping

When purchasing a property, a lot of people tend to focus on the interior of the home, and they spend the majority of their time ensuring that the inside of the property is renovated and decorated to their satisfaction.

The exterior or garden is often overlooked. However, the exterior does matter; it affects the overall aesthetics of the property as well as directly impacting your enjoyment of the space.

February 13, 2023
FEATURE: 4 top tips for creating a year-round vegetable garden at home

FEATURE: 4 top tips for creating a year-round vegetable garden at home

Homemakers who are also backyard gardeners understand that having their own garden can drastically reduce the cost of groceries.

However, some homemakers struggle with maintaining their gardens year-round

February 8, 2023
Councillors fear more rats and fly-tipping amid garden bin charges

Councillors fear more rats and fly-tipping amid garden bin charges

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
CEC councillors fear a rise in rats and increased fly-tipping if charges for emptying garden waste bins are brought in.

Proposals outlined in the mid-term financial strategy 2023-7 (budget) reveal Cheshire East could rake in up to £4m a year by introducing the charge.

February 6, 2023
Frank Tew’s son Paul and sister Yvonne Pownell with members of Nantwich RBL at completion of tree planting in 2022

Royal British Legion “Garden of Commemoration” in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Members of Nantwich & District Branch of the Royal British Legion have planted five trees in a new Commemorative Garden at Volunteer Fields in Nantwich.

The idea of a commemorative garden was originally suggested by branch member Peter Epton and was supported by the other members.

November 10, 2022
FEATURE: Ways to give your garden a glow-up

FEATURE: Ways to give your garden a glow-up

A garden can be a practical and beautiful thing.

That green space at the rear of your home can act as an extension of your living and cooking space. What’s more, it can do things that the interior of your home can’t.

September 19, 2022
White Lion pub in Weston unveils £45,000 new garden area

White Lion pub in Weston unveils £45,000 new garden area

Owners of the White Lion pub and hotel in Weston have invested £45,000 to transform its outdoor space.

And they will be unveiling the new “alfresco dining” area this weekend with a Family Fun Day at the Main Road venue.

August 24, 2022
Villages team up to run Community Remembrance Garden in November

Villages team up to run Community Remembrance Garden in November

Villagers in Shavington and Weston have teamed up to show community spirit in a Community Remembrance Garden project.

More than a 1,000 people have been involved in putting together two gardens outside St Mark’s Church, Shavington and All Saints’ Church, Weston.

November 16, 2021
Thieves steal materials from Nantwich garden for disabled

Thieves steal materials from Nantwich garden for disabled

Volunteer gardeners in Nantwich were left stunned after thieves stole more than £200 worth of materials from the Growing Health Community Garden project in Brookfield Park.

The theft has left the project without 72 “Eco-deck” base grids, which form the solid platform for the fully accessible garden.

November 13, 2021
Nantwich family and neighbours team up to grow amazing sunflowers

Nantwich family and neighbours team up to grow amazing sunflowers

Neighbours in Nantwich have helped a family grow these impressive 4-metre high sunflowers!

The towering blooms have become a popular sight for residents living on the Malbank Waters development in Nantwich.

September 26, 2021
FEATURE: Top 5 benefits of building a garden

FEATURE: Top 5 benefits of building a garden

If you would like to improve both your property and garden, it can be a good idea to consider building a garden.

The garden you build can be as complex or as simple as you would like it to be.

September 16, 2021
St Mary’s Church, Acton lays on series of Easter 2021 events

St Mary’s Church, Acton lays on series of Easter 2021 events

By Jonathan White
St Mary’s Church on Monks Lane in Acton, near Nantwich, organised several events over the sunny Easter weekend.

On Good Friday, visitors to the church enjoyed an Outdoor Service, an Easter Trail and an Easter Garden.

April 7, 2021