by barryadmin | May 9, 2018 | Uncategorized
Great offer from Gardeners’ World. The May issue of BBC Gardeners World magazine has a 2 for 1 Entry Card and Guide. The card is reusable and is valid until April 2019. Extra copies including the card can be bought online throughout the year , while stocks last...
by barryadmin | Apr 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Friends Group would like to thank Green Vision Garden Design for their donation of turf. The Friends Group will make good use of this in the Gardens!
by barryadmin | Mar 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
On Saturday 17 March 2018, the labyrinth was officially opened by the Mayor of Trafford (Councillor Jonathan Coupe) in the presence of members of the Friends Group, the Japanese Gardens Society, and Dr. Mitra Doherty.
by barryadmin | Feb 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
The first Arts and Crafts Fair will be held in the Gardens on Sunday 25 March 2018 from 1pm to 4pm. Wide range of stalls and refreshments. The Friends Group will be selling beer from the dovecote. Entrance FREE!
by barryadmin | Jan 11, 2018 | Uncategorized
The main part of the labyrinth is now complete. We hope to arrange an opening ceremony in March.
by barryadmin | Nov 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
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...
by barryadmin | Nov 13, 2017 | Uncategorized
Here are links to Clive Robinson’s photos of the Gardens in July and August , September , October and November 2017.
by barryadmin | Oct 25, 2017 | Uncategorized
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...
by barryadmin | Oct 15, 2017 | Uncategorized
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...
by barryadmin | Oct 15, 2017 | Uncategorized
On 14 October 2017 delegates to the World Urban Parks Europe Congress visited Walkden Gardens as part of their pre-congress meeting tour. [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”23″ gal_title=”Pre-Tour Visit”]
