Friday 23rd July 2021 The Fernery is open again. The Pulhamite Rockwork Thankfully there appears not to be any material damage to the rockwork. The Planting The planting in the bed above the West path, and the bed above the grotto itself has been damaged. Over the next few weeks the volunteers will assess the […]
Archives for July 2021
The Fallen Tree – Progress Report
Friday 23rd July The Borough Council responded rapidly and Maydencroft are already busy removing the fallen Oak limb. They are working from the bottom, removing branch by branch, in order to take the weight off. It has been estimated that the total weight is in the order of 4 tons. The bough which had been […]
Fernery Closed Thursday/Friday 22nd – 23rd July 2021 – Tree Damage
The Fernery has been closed because an Oak on the West side has dropped a large bough on top of the grotto – we believe as a result of heavy rain. The Borough Council contractors, Maydencroft, have been directed to clear the site as a matter of urgency and to make it safe. They are […]