The Friends Of Therfield Heath and Greens Find out more about out Landscape Painting Group. A group of amateur artists met monthly from May to September to enjoy plein-air painting sessions on Therfield Heath, attempting to capture its colour and beauty on canvas and paper. In sun, wind and (sometimes) drizzle, up to seven of …
Conservators of Therfield Heath Got a cow helping me cut the grass. He’s a lawn mooer! Sorry for the bad joke, however it does set the scene for the information we are looking to provide the users of Therfield Heath for the coming months. We have started our cut and collect regime for the site …
Conservators of Therfield Heath – Therfield in Bloom Forget having to wait till September for this years Chelsea flower show, we have our own wonderful display just on our doorsteps for everyone to come and enjoy. The Heath is displaying some of the most exquisite wildflowers found in the UK, which knowledgeable local residents have …
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Friends of Therfield Heath and Greens Are you looking for something for new experiences now we can get out more? Why not join The Friends of Therfield Heath and Greens. We are a local charity helping conserve the beautiful rare chalk grassland and the natural environment it supports. We arrange varied events from indoor quizzes …
Conservators of Therfield Heath As the good weather comes and larger groups can meet up, we are aware that some people may still want (or need) to avoid crowds. There are around 420 acres of common land within the main Heath and also eight common land greens located in and around Therfield. You can find …
Friends of Therfield Heath Nearly half way through the year and at the time of writing this, and we are all looking forward to more freedom from lockdown. However, Therfield Heath has continued for many of us to be a place of enjoyment, and recharging our “batteries”. The committee of The Friends were delighted to …
The “Friends “ Litter pick returns on Therfield Heath. Meet outside Heath Cafe at 9-30 am on Sunday 18th April, run by The Friends of Therfield Heath and Greens. Please wear suitable shoes and clothing. Litter picking sticks and bags provided. www.friendsoftheheath.org.uk
Pasque Flowers Walk Why not venture out for a walk this Easter to see the Pasque Flowers? The Pasque Flower is a very rare plant in the wild and Therfield Heath has one of the largest populations of them all, up to 60,000. This route was printed with kind permission of Great Shelford Parish Council. …
The Friends of Therfield Heath The signs of spring are here, snowdrops on Sun Hill Common, catkins on the hazel and silver birch trees, signs of blossom on the cherry plums, one of the earliest flowering trees, but best of all the birds are singing their territorial and courtship songs. Have you heard “teacher, teacher” …
Please see below for a February update from The Conservators of Therfield Heath & Greens. As we write this in January 2020 Royston remains in tier 4 lockdown and we are all trying to reduce opportunities for the Covid-19 virus to spread. The open expanse of Heath –and the smaller greens – offer local people …
The first Therfield Heath & Greens New Year Quiz will take place on 24th January 2020, 7.30pm at the Heath Café. We’re challenging everyone in Royston to show off not only their general knowledge but also how much they know about the flora, fauna and history of our wonderful Heath! Bring along some friends to …
We are privileged to live close to a beautiful natural resource, Therfield Heath, with rarities such as the Pasque flower and the Chalkhill Blue butterfly. The chances are that you have enjoyed this wonderful Heath by eating at the Heath Café, playing sport, wildlife spotting, attending an event such as the Kite Festival or simply …
