Welcome to the Friends of Kett's Heights
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Open 24 hrs
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Close to city
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Coronavirus update:-
Following Government guidance on reducing social contact, we are suspending our events programme for the next few months. This means that we will not be providing our usual free monthly tours but people are being encouraged to download our self-guided tours linked from this page. We feel that a quiet walk round Kett’s Heights will lift the spirits.
Note: Shardlake Tours operated by Paul Dickson will recommence in July and will be limited to small groups. Social distancing will be in place. Book early to avoid disappointment. See our Future Events page for up to date details.
Following Government guidance on reducing social contact, we are suspending our events programme for the next few months. This means that we will not be providing our usual free monthly tours but people are being encouraged to download our self-guided tours linked from this page. We feel that a quiet walk round Kett’s Heights will lift the spirits.
Note: Shardlake Tours operated by Paul Dickson will recommence in July and will be limited to small groups. Social distancing will be in place. Book early to avoid disappointment. See our Future Events page for up to date details.
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Do you remember the recent gas repair work that's been carried out over the last couple of months? It took longer than anticipated due to some technical problems that arose and resulted in Kett's Heights having to be closed for awhile. It also resulted in a large hole that necessitated the removal of a lot of our snowdrop bulbs that we had planted in the last year or two.
Cadent Gas, who operate and maintain the largest natural gas distribution network in the United Kingdom, have recognised the disruption caused and very generously given us a grant of £500 to purchase more bulbs to replace those that were lost. So many thanks to them for this donation! |
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A New Decade!
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Events, Tours & Trails2020 Guided tour details are now available. See full details on our Future Events page
We have put together a Family Trail which you can print out and use to keep your children informed & entertained when you visit Kett's Heights. You can download it here:
KH Management Plan
Our Plans for the future, spanning the next 10 years, are outlined in KH Management Plan Proposals (see download file).
 Click on image to enlarge or download site map pdf file below.
How many churches can you count?
Now available to download - map, A4 leaflet & mobile phone guide to the many medieval churches that can been seen from the view-point on Kett's Heights!
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Norfolk Day Tours
Norwich tour guide Paul Dickson and the Friends of Kett's Heights are combining to offer free Shardlake's Norwich and Kett's Rebellion taster tours to mark Norfolk Day on Sunday 26 July and Monday 27 July. see Future Events page for details  click to enlarge
How can YOU join?
It's easy to join Friends of Kett's Heights. Just click on the green button above to learn more about the
benefits and then sign up. Only £5 per year for household membership. We realise that not everyone wants to commit to membership so we've made it simple to make a one-off donation using your credit or debit card. Just click on the red 'donate now' button to be taken to our secure 'Donation' page. You'll be helping make Kett's Heights beautiful once again. Minimum donation £3. Thanks! 
GIFT AID
Friends of Kett’s Heights has been accorded charitable status by HMRC, so subscriptions and donations can now be Gift Aided. Gift Aid means we can claim an extra 25p for every £1 you give. It will not cost you any extra. If you are a UK taxpayer and you’d like to Gift Aid your membership fee and/or donation, please fill in the Gift Aid section when you complete the membership or donation forms. Find out more about Kett's Heights' charitable status HERE
Visit our Downloads page to see all available files.
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Note: The 2019 accounts' summary & the 2019 annual review are available for download in the 'members only' area
Members:- If you have forgotten the password to the members' area please let us know via the form on our Contacts page and we will send you a reminder. Thanks.
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Recent newsSee what we've been up to lately by visiting our Recent Activity Page.
Some Flora & Fauna seen on Kett's Heights this year - go to our Gallery 2020 page to see larger scale photos.
Read our July Newsletter here
A.G.M.We held our AGM on Wednesday 19th February which was well attended despite the cold, wet weather! This included a review of 2019 which you can read HERE or download a pdf copy below.
December 2019
Mary Ash & Cavan Stewart
The Friends of Kett's Heights were delighted to receive a commendation in the Community category of the Norfolk Design and Craftsmanship Awards 2019. We were runners up to award-winning social housing, Goldsmith Street, so it was a bit of a David and Goliath situation, and Goliath won on this occasion - and deservedly so.
Successful grant bid
As many residents will be aware the gas holders on Gas Hill have been undergoing demolition over the past year. That work is nearing completion but from the outset National Grid made it clear that they wanted to work with the community to minimise disruption and provide reassurances regarding safety. As a community based group we learned that National Grid also made grants available in areas where their work took place and we were encouraged to apply. This seemed like a good opportunity, and we put together a bid for £5000 to cover the cost of tree work at Kett’s Heights. This work will focus on trees that are causing structural damage to the Victorian terrace walls at many points across the site. In addition we have also identified a small number of trees that are reducing the panoramic visibility at the view-point. The majority of trees that are to be cut down are Sycamore and dead or dying Elm. Herb Garden
The herb garden within the walls of St Michael’s Chapel/19th century greenhouses is looking really lovely thanks to Jane and Kath. David is also creating an attractive seat as a means of using up all the loose bricks that are lying around. Otherwise they tend to be used as missiles by energetic youths. 
Birds & Butterflies - One of our members recently conducted a survey of the birds & butterflies to be seen in Kett's Heights. See the results here.
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