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Conservation Area for Alkrington Garden Village?

Alkrington (2)Alkrington Garden Village was a world pioneer in garden city planning and whether parts of it should be made a conservation area have been mooted a few times in recent years, especially among heritage enthusiasts.

Middletonians are not the only ones looking at such places and a street in Cambridge is now pressing ahead to get conservation area status after an initiative by its residents.

Compare the photos of the street in Cambridge to Alkrington’s streets. You may be surprised at how well Manchester New Road, Alkrington Green, Mount Road  (pictured) and the two crescents compare to the Cambridge street. Which is better? You be the judge! Click Here to View the report and photos.

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Intruders Cause Damage to the Edgar Wood Centre

The building was broken into between Sunday lunch time and Monday morning, January 3-4th. Fortunately nothing was stolen and the intruders did not manage to get into the adjacent Arts & Crafts Church. A lot of damage was done as they forced open internal doors. Emergency repairs had to be made to secure the premises.

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Open House – Meet the Curator

The Edgar Wood Society Open House – Meet the Curator event was a successful evening on two fronts, Nick and Richard brought along their latest research material. Also on show was the first painting owned by the society and kindly donated by Joan Allen living in Seattle. A sociable and convivial meeting was enjoyed by all attending.IMG_1591d IMG_1590c

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The Last Leaf Removal for the Years Ahead

The box gutters of the Edgar Wood Centre have been cleared of leaves for the fourth and final time, this November. Once again this has caused water ingress into the main hall.

However, as a result of the Edgar Wood Society tree appeal and their members generosity, this should now be a problem of the past. Below is a photo of the hall in early November and the same view today – the trees gone!Blog pic 1 IMG_1161a

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The Sycamore Trees are being felled

The self sown Sycamore trees that have been causing a problem for more than several years are at last being felled. Overhanging branches and falling leaves have continually blocked the boxed valley gutters with resulting water ingress. The use of ropes, agility and being young help. Local tree surgeons Birtle are doing a good job.IMG_1145b

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