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Friends of Cherry Hinton Hall

Progress with Implementation of Master Plan

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The clearance of the hedges and shrubs around the former propagation site has opened up new views across the pond, which on first sight were a little startling. The cleared area has been seeded to establish a grass covering initially, until other planting can be completed. In contrast to last year, when the wildflower planting failed, April this year was helpfully wet for establishing the new grass.

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Greylag geese appreciate being undisturbed behind the fence protecting the new grass.

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And the swans have been given improved protection to their nest.

Selected clearance of the vegetation beside Cherry Hinton Brook has been undertaken. At the Friends meeting on 21 March 2012, Guy Belcher, Cambridge City Council Nature Conservation Projects Officer explained the plans to improve the quality of the brook as a rare example of a chalk stream.

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Spot the bird in the picture!

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April 2012 Site Meeting

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On Friday, 13 April, members of the Friends Committee met on site with Anthony French, Open Space Officer (Horticulture), Cambridge City Council, to discuss various changes to protect the wildlife, maintenance issues, and tweaks to the area near the duck pond and the former propagation centre area, and so forth. A number of action points were agreed, the details of which can be found HERE.

We will try and keep everyone posted on these issues, including our assistance in submission of the National Heritage Lottery Fund bid.

Regards, FCHH Committee

   

Friends

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The Friends of Cherry Hinton Hall, formed in 2009, comprise people who are concerned about the usage, environment, welfare and future of the park for the benefit of those who use it. The Friends seek to act as champions of the Cherry Hinton Hall grounds on behalf of the general public and to act as a communication channel between the City Council and the public.