by barryadmin | Nov 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
This year the Friends Group have been unable to hold most of their fund raising events.If you have enjoyed the Gardens and would be prepared to make a small donation via our GoFundMe page, it would be very much appreciated. To donate, just click on our logo...
by barryadmin | Oct 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
If you would like to make a regular annual payment of £5 to help the work of the Friends of Walkden Gardens, please click one of the buttons opposite. You can pay by Paypal or by credit card.
by barryadmin | Sep 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
Walkden Gardens has been awarded the “Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice” for 2020.
by barryadmin | Jun 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
Normally anyone is welcome to come along to our monthly work days in the Gardens. However, Government corona virus regulations specify that groups have to be limited to a maximum of 6 persons. Therefore, for the time being, please do not come to a workday unless you...
by barryadmin | May 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
Some more photographs taken in Walkden Gardens in late May 2020 by Gillian Baker.Click on each image for enlarged image.
by barryadmin | May 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
Andy Burgess has now finished carving the sculptures for Walkden Gardens.Many thanks to Mike Drain for collecting them and kindly donating 8 bags of cement for fixing them in place.The sculptures will be installed in the Gardens once the lockdown regulations...
by barryadmin | Apr 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Friends Group were saddened by the death in February 2020 of Councillor Jane Baugh.Jane was a very active supporter of the Gardens and served on the Committee of the Friends Group for many years.She will be very much missed by us all. A JustGiving page has been...
by barryadmin | Apr 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
During the present lockdown the Gardens are still open to the general public. However, please remember to observe the 2 metres social distancing and the other regulations introduced to limit the spread of this virus.There will be no volunteer workdays in the Gardens...
by barryadmin | Apr 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
Some photos of the erythroniums, violets, epimediums and Japanese garden taken in the Gardens in early April 2020 by Sue Hirst, Chair of the Friends Group.Click on each image to see enlarged version.
by barryadmin | Apr 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
Some more Spring flowers photographed in late March 2020 by Gill Baker. Click on each image for enlarged version.