Author Archives: Friends of The Hollies

The stalwarts of the A team turned out on Saturday 9th July and managed to avoid the rain showers. Working enthusiastically, a flower bed was cleared of weeds, a small wall was rediscovered and a path put back to its … Continue reading →

Over the holiday spell we will be working on 1. Making a contribution to the Neighbourhood Design Statement 2. Helping with the management plan for the Hollies now being prepared by LCC Parks Department. Plus: Please get potting up—we are … Continue reading →

Saturday June 18th was another resounding success for our Friends of the Hollies Volunteers. Some people who helped in May came back for a second helping and there were plenty of new faces. The numbers and time spent equated to … Continue reading →

Working Party Saturday 18th June.  Meet in the Hollies car park at 10 am.

Were you part of the first working party on 4th May?  If we don’t already have your contact details we’d love to hear from you.

The vandalised bridge over the mill stream in the Hollies is being replaced! It will be impossible to cross the stream there for about two weeks from 16th May.

Diary dates for next working parties: 10am on Sat 9th July, Sat 10th September and then every second Saturday in the month.

Our next working party will be held on Saturday 18th June from 10am. We will meet in the car park and all are very welcome. Refreshments will be provided. Remember you’ll need stout shoes and gardening gloves – also bring … Continue reading →

Many, many thanks to all who worked so hard on May 4th ! We achieved a great deal – clearing ditches, debris and dead wood. We also managed to recruit a new committee member who is a landscape architect. The … Continue reading →

We’re launching a hands on working session on Wednesday May 4th between 4.30pm and 7.30pm and will be supervised by one of the gardening team. Meet at The Hollies car park at 4.30pm but if you’re arriving later just follow … Continue reading →