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Danesbury Fernery

Researching and Restoring the Danesbury Victorian Fernery

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Recent News

Reflections on the 2022 Open Day

The team worked so hard. Once again we were having an Open Day on Thursday 30th June under the Welwyn Festival Banner. The beds had been watered well for two days as there had been very little rain for so long. We had weeded, added more gravel to the paths, … Read Full Article about Reflections on the 2022 Open Day

The Fernery Open Day Thursday 30th June 2022 – planning is well underway

Sara, our new Chair, has held a Planning meeting and the FODF Committee are all very busy addressing their allocated tasks. The Fernery will be 'Open' from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. as part of the annual Welwyn Festival programme. There will be a £2 … Read Full Article about The Fernery Open Day Thursday 30th June 2022 – planning is well underway

Notice of Work Parties – Thursday 19th May 2022

Weather Forecast - long range Sunny intervals and a gentle breeze. Management of Work on Danesbury Local Nature Reserve We operate two working parties on the morning of the third Thursday each month. and we have a Fernery Gardening group which meets … Read Full Article about Notice of Work Parties – Thursday 19th May 2022

The Rockwork Repaired

Following the closure of The Fernery and restoration of the rockwork by Alan Bishop & Associates over the past two weeks, (see earlier report on this website) the FODF and the Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (WHBC) have been very happy to sign off the … Read Full Article about The Rockwork Repaired

A new Chairman for the FODF

Following the retirement of John Roper, we are delighted to announce that Sara Donatantonio has been appointed as Chair of The Friends of Danesbury Fernery Sara was elected unopposed at the AGM on Thursday 21st April 22. Paul Smith and Harry Ward … Read Full Article about A new Chairman for the FODF

FERNERY CLOSED FOR 3 WEEKS

Essential repairs to the Pulhamite rockwork will be carried out from Tuesday 3rd May 22. The rockwork has lasted extremely well since being constructed by the Victorians in 1859/60. Apart from the re-positioning of a couple of fallen rocks in 2017 as part of … Read Full Article about FERNERY CLOSED FOR 3 WEEKS

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Earlier News

Notice of Work Party – Thursday 21st April 2022 – morning meeting postponed

Please note that exceptionally this Work Party will be postponed until 2.30 p.m. … [Read More...] about Notice of Work Party – Thursday 21st April 2022 – morning meeting postponed

Notice of Work Parties – Thursday 17th March 2022

Weather Forecast - long range Sunny and a gentle breeze. Management of … [Read More...] about Notice of Work Parties – Thursday 17th March 2022

Notice of Working Parties – Thursday 17th February 2022

Weather Forecast - long range Sunny intervals and a fresh breeze. Much … [Read More...] about Notice of Working Parties – Thursday 17th February 2022

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