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Feb 2
1 min

Spring not quite sprung yet

While Harriet was doing her RSPB count at the centre, she had time to provide a few indications that Spring is nearly upon us.

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rennie02

Jan 19
1 min

While We Are Waiting

So, amber flood warning for Didsbury, flood basin likely to be used and the Centre is closed under current lockdown rules. Meanwhile thou...

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rennie02

Dec 24, 2020
1 min

And there's more!

Again from Harriet, here are things we can all do these next days, even given the weather forecast we have had. They are guaranteed to li...

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rennie02

Dec 23, 2020
1 min

Harriet's Christmas Crackers 6

Baby it's cold outside, but warm as toast in our hothouse. Two reminders of the tropics for us.

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rennie02

Dec 23, 2020
1 min

Harriet's Christmas Crackers 5

There is great beauty even in the dark and damp places.

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rennie02

Dec 23, 2020
1 min

Harriet's Christmas Crackers 4

A candidate for a really posh appetiser, if you have the patience.

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Harriet's Christmas Crackers 3 - Brexit prep?

rennie02

Dec 23, 2020
1 min

Harriet's Christmas Crackers 3 - Brexit prep?

Thinking you might have to card your own wool in our new green economy? We have the technology.

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rennie02

Dec 23, 2020
1 min

Harriet's Christmas Crackers 3

Who's been nibbling the pine cones - not the usual suspect, nowhere near neat enough.

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rennie02

Dec 23, 2020
1 min

Harriet's Christmas Crackers 2

Getting 2021 under way to get rid of 2020 as a bad job. Really early snowdrops.

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rennie02

Dec 23, 2020
1 min

Harriet's Christmas Specials

A series of photographs from Harriet to cheer you up over this rather strange Christmas. First, a carol - The Holly and the Ivy

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rennie02

Oct 27, 2020
1 min

Hallowe'en Welcome

Welcome to a new volunteer, starting under covid restrictions but already doing great work as you can see.

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rennie02

Oct 9, 2020
1 min

Fixing the roof while the sun shines.

Neil, Steve C and Adrian have been doing a wonderful job renovating the roof and shading of our main greenhouse. Nearly finished now.

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rennie02

Sep 25, 2020
1 min

Fame!

Penny Skerrett is an artist who had a residency at Parrs Wood in 2009. Her website has a good legacy of what she did at Parrs Wd, includi...

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Still Life

Harvest time at Parr’s Wood: Cox’s Orange Pippin, Doyenne de Comice and delicious jam.

rennie02

Sep 20, 2020
0 min

Still Life Harvest time at Parr’s Wood: Cox’s Orange Pippin, Doyenne de Comice and delicious jam.

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rennie02

Sep 20, 2020
1 min

Harvest under Covid Regulations

Caution and control are our watchwords as we gather in a good harvest of apples this year.

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rennie02

Sep 9, 2020
1 min

Season of Mists Etc

So much jam made, jellies made, chutneys bottled. One last experiment to try this year, Hedgerow Jelly. Not quite sure of the taste of ou...

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maggiemackay

Aug 20, 2020
1 min

Help the Heatons?

Help the Heatons as a community to find and drive local solutions to climate change. Join our online Heatons Climate Action Festival for...

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maggiemackay

Aug 4, 2020
1 min

Interested in our rivers?

News in from Harriet: I don't know if any of our members/friends/visitors would be interested in this local river survey? If so it might...

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How has wildlife helped you endure lockdown?

News in from Harriet.

Jul 24, 2020
1 min

How has wildlife helped you endure lockdown?

Hi, The RSPB is asking people in Greater Manchester how nature has lifted their spirits during lockdown. https://ilovemanchester.com/sola...

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News in from Harriet

Jul 24, 2020
1 min

Big Butterfly Count

The Big Butterfly Count has just started, (17/7/20-9/8/20). This is a UK-wide survey of butterflies and some day-flying moths. See http...

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