The main part of the labyrinth is now complete. We hope to arrange an opening ceremony in March.
Labyrinth is finished
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Crowd Fundraising Update
The Friends of Walkden Gardens are installing a labyrinth at the far end of the wisteria arch in the Gardens.
What is a labyrinth? It is a sort of maze but without hedges. In ancient times, walking the labyrinth was a kind of pilgrimage.
Thanks to several generous donations we are well on the way to raising the necessary funding and the Friends Group will also be using their own funds.
Many thanks to all those who donated via our JustGiving page. You raised a total of £205 before deduction of JustGiving fees.
Clive Robinson’s photos
Carols Around the Dovecote
The Friends of Walkden Gardens traditional “Carols Around the Dovecote” will take place on Saturday 2 December 2017, starting at 12.30pm.
Salvation Army Band, various choirs, mulled wine, German beers and sausages and various stalls.
Father Christmas has also promised to be present!
Free Tour of the Gardens
On Saturday 28 October 2017 the Friends of Walkden Gardens are offering a free guided tour of the Gardens.
The tour will start at 11.30am at the dovecote with tea/coffee and cake.
All free but donations would be welcomed!
Some images of the Gardens.
Visit of World Urban Parks Delegates
On 14 October 2017 delegates to the World Urban Parks Europe Congress visited Walkden Gardens as part of their pre-congress meeting tour.
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Talk on History of Walkden Gardens
Local historian George Cogswell is giving a talk on the history of Walkden Gardens.
7.00pm on Wednesday 27 September 2017 at The Moorfield pub, 131 Marsland Road, Sale, M33 3NW.
Entrance FREE and all welcome!
Minutes of FoWG AGM 2017
The minutes of the Friends of Walkden Gardens AGM, which was held on 3 July 2017, can be downloaded from here.
Sage Volunteers
On 21 August 2017 five volunteers from Sage (an accounting software company based on Salford Quays) gave up their time to work in the Gardens with Sue Hirst from the Friends Group.
Many thanks to the Sage volunteers and Sue for all their hard work!
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Green Flag 2017/18
Walkden Gardens have been awarded a Green Flag for 2017/18. The Gardens have held this prestigious award for several years.
This is due, in no small measure, to the work of the Friends Group volunteers.