Welcome to the Friends of Kett's Heights
Registered Charity No.1191607
The view!
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The beacon
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Entrance gates
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Open 24 hrs
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Close to city
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Tranquil place
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Read our April 2021 Newsletter here
A.G.M. 2021
Our AGM is normally held in February. This year we have postponed it until early May in the hope that Covid restrictions may be eased by then. We'll let you know when we have a firm date. Meanwhile, to see a video slide show (no sound) outlining what we got up to in 2020 visit our Recent Activities page.
Recent news.Keeping the Heights looking good
The Friends have been very encouraged by the increased popularity of Kett’s Heights during lockdown, and visitors are increasing even more with the (occasional) warmer weather. Unfortunately, we have also seen an increase in litter. The Friends carry out a litter-pick every day to try and discourage wholesale littering, but we feel that the City Council has a role to provide a long-term solution. What we really need is another litter bin and more frequent litter collections. 
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New Lower Green Sign
We have recently installed a new explanatory sign at the top of the main entrance path in front of the lower green. This replaces the sign that has been there since the 1980's and was a little out of date. 
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Exploring Bricks
David Howarth, one of our practical team, has been researching the many brick manufacturers of the named bricks that he has found during his building work on Kett’s Heights. We have put this information into a short but interesting guide which you can read HERE or download and read at leisure. 
Just some of the many bricks on Kett's Heights
Have you ever wondered about the strange & interesting brickwork on Kett's Heights? Then watch Mary Ash's interesting video on the subject and read our November newsletter.
Good news!The Friends of Kett’s Heights is now a registered charity. Many thanks to our Secretary, Jane Chittenden, for getting all the relevant information together and submitting the application – not an easy task.
The work on the Herb Garden continues with the restoration of the surrounding wall and the building of a brick seat where people can relax and enjoy the garden. See the Gallery page for more photos.
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Want to help? Some of our practical team
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Practical Group
Due to the current Covid restrictions practical works group sessions are limited to 6 people . If you are interested in getting more involved with the Friends, please join as a member and then you will get immediate notification of when the situation changes and what opportunities there are.
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. You can also renew your membership here. 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! Registered Charity No.1191607 
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 About Us page and we will send you a reminder. Thanks.
Kett's Heights Site Map
Click on image to enlarge or download site map pdf file below.
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Spring 2021
Spring gathers pace on Kett’s Heights
The many fruit trees are now in blossom, which should translate into a good fruit crop in the autumn. Many spring bulbs and corms are also in flower. 
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Events, Tours & Trails2021 Guided tour details are now available. See full details on our Future Events page
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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:
Shardlake printable tour
prepared by Kett's Heights 
How many churches can you count?
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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!
KH Management Plan
Our Plans for the future, spanning the next 10 years, are outlined in KH Management Plan Proposals (see download file).
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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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