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Friends of Kett's Heights
News and activities
News
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August 2022 - and some annoying news ! Vandals have demolished the sign for Piggery Pond, which was made by one of our volunteers. We can't find the sign so it has either been chucked or stolen. The police have been informed. Most visitors are so interested in Kett's Heights and appreciative of the work we are doing there. It is really sad that a few people get enjoyment from destroying things..
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Future activities
August 2022
16th August from 6.30 - 8.30pm.
An OPN event (Open Projects Network).
This event is open to members of Friends of Kett's Heights ONLY you must register on-line for this event.
Register HERE
This is an opportunity for us to proudly show off the work we have been doing to members of other open projects across the city. We will be meeting in the car park of St Matthew’s Church at 6.30 pm. After brief introductions we will walk to Kett’s Heights for a guided tour and take questions. On our return to St Matthew’s at 8.00 pm light refreshments will be available. This is a good opportunity to swap ideas and get a sense of what others are doing in similar projects.
An OPN event (Open Projects Network).
This event is open to members of Friends of Kett's Heights ONLY you must register on-line for this event.
Register HERE
This is an opportunity for us to proudly show off the work we have been doing to members of other open projects across the city. We will be meeting in the car park of St Matthew’s Church at 6.30 pm. After brief introductions we will walk to Kett’s Heights for a guided tour and take questions. On our return to St Matthew’s at 8.00 pm light refreshments will be available. This is a good opportunity to swap ideas and get a sense of what others are doing in similar projects.
September 2022
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Heritage Open Days free talk on “How gas changed Norwich” – Sunday 11th September – 14.30 - 15.30
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Past activities
August 2022
Sunday August 7th -Sunday free tour
Lovely weather for the August free tour and a good attendance . The grass is brown but the Heights still look amazing!
Lovely weather for the August free tour and a good attendance . The grass is brown but the Heights still look amazing!
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July 2022
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July 17th
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Sunday July 3rd - Sunday free tour
A very pleasant afternoon for the July free tour. A fairly small group of visitors but very appreciative. The Heights are very colourful at the moment too.
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Saturday July 2nd - Plant Sale
The Plant Sale was very well supported and raised a considerable amount for Kett's Heights. Thanks go here to Tony Quickenden who arranged the event. Thanks also to all those who donated or bought a plant.
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June 2022
June 26th Our thanks go to Crude Apache who performed a free concert on the lower green of their production "We Will Stand". A lovely afternoon's entertainment for all the family and very well attended.
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The June 5th free tour originally had 15 people booked. However, due to the heavy rain forecast all but 3 cancelled and have re-booked on the July 3rd tour. In the end it didn't rain too much and the 3 stalwarts who came had an enjoyable time although they were almost outnumbered by us!
The community picnic on Sunday 12th at noon was enjoyed by those that attended although, alas, our numbers were rather few despite the clement weather!
The community picnic on Sunday 12th at noon was enjoyed by those that attended although, alas, our numbers were rather few despite the clement weather!
May 2022
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On Saturday May 14th there was a fun time spent building a gigantic bird's nest! This was organised by The Nest Project. You can learn all about their work at https://thenestproject.co.uk/
Luckily the sun shone all day and a great time was had by all who attended. |
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Sunday 1st May - our free, first Sunday of the month took place with a small group of visitors. The weather was warm although not very sunny. The next free tour is on June 5th. Details & registration HERE
April 2022
Wednesday 27th. Morning
We had a visit from the Loddon & Chedgrave Society and spent a very pleasant morning showing them around Kett's Heights!
We had a visit from the Loddon & Chedgrave Society and spent a very pleasant morning showing them around Kett's Heights!
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Here's a short poem inspired by a young visitor to Kett's Heights.
Ketts heights, the best view the best height. If in the wrong light it can give you a fright. It can be genuine and small. Or powerful and strong. It's quite a sight for when you're up in the heights. At night in the full moons light. It's the best view, the best height and it's called kett’s heights. Tasmin Hipperson Ormiston Victory academy April 2022 |
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We had good weather for the first free guided tour of the 2022 season which was attended by 14 visitors. Thanks to Alan Brownlee for providing the historical knowledge! The next free tour is on Sunday June 5th 2.30pm (the May tour is now full so you need to book early for June! ) You can register here
March 2022
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The new path leading to the end of the sensory garden (under construction) is almost finished and has been made using old bricks found around the site. Many thanks to David Howarth who is doing most of the hard work re-laying them!
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Situated just in front of the Sensory Garden (under construction) you will find the Herb Garden. A peaceful place to sit and contemplate whilst enjoying the various scents of different herbs. Find more about the herbs in the garden by downloading our information sheet.
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The Friends of Kett’s Heights AGM will take place on Wednesday 27th April at 7.00pm in St Matthew’s Church, Telegraph Lane West. This is your opportunity to find out more about the Friends’ activities, what is planned for the coming year, and to have your say. The Friends of Kett's Heights Annual Report for 2021 has been published and can be downloaded from the attached file.
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We are keen to recruit new people to the Executive Committee. This is a friendly group and an ideal way for anyone to find out more about the Friends and contribute to its future. Details of committee posts can be download from the attached file .
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February 2022
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Storm Eunice arrived on February 18th following on the footsteps of storm Dudley. Another tree was blown down, although this one was already almost dead and probably held up only by the ivy! Unfortunately, the main damage was to the fence which will have to be repaired!
Right now (Feb 21st) storm Franklin is blowing a gale! |
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Let's hope 2022 will be a better year than the last couple! We have lots of plans for the coming year that we will update you with as we progress.
The snowdrops are now looking good! The snowdrops are situated mainly on the right hand side as you go through the entrance gate. Well worth a look.
We are now accepting bookings for the first free tour of the 2022 season on Sunday April 3rd. Find out more on our Guided Tours page.
The snowdrops are now looking good! The snowdrops are situated mainly on the right hand side as you go through the entrance gate. Well worth a look.
We are now accepting bookings for the first free tour of the 2022 season on Sunday April 3rd. Find out more on our Guided Tours page.
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January 2022
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Storms Malik & Corrie in the final days of January managed to take down another tree!
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A Happy New Year to all our members and, indeed, to all visitors to Kett's Heights. The Friends of Kett’s Heights are starting the new year with optimism. Kett’s Heights was an excellent place for local people to visit during lockdown, and continues to be a pleasant place for exercise and contemplation. The Practical Works Group have done wonders with new planting of fruit trees and flower beds to provide bio-diversity and interest, resulting in an award from the CPRE. The City Council are planning some major works on the entrance to provide easier access – we’ll keep you posted.
December 2021
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Work on the extension to the chapel herb garden is coming on well. This will eventually provide a new view over Norwich as well as a sensory garden. |
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The Friends of Kett's Heights are currently working to develop the chapel grounds as a sensory garden. The wall on the right is the only remains of what was the 12th century St Michaels chapel, the main part of the chapel being to the left of the wall. In 1549, in became the headquarters of William Kett during his Norfolk rebellion, affording views of Norwich. During the 19th century Kett's Heights was part of the gas works site owned by the then British Gas Light Company. In the latter part of the 19th century, Kett's Heights was developed by the gas company as a garden for the workers, as part of this work, greenhouses were built in both the chapel grounds and what is now the herb garden. The proposal is to develop a sensory type garden, with appropriate plants, concentrating on traditional English plants. An opening is being formed in the wall between the herb garden and the sensory garden, a path will lead from the opening to an all weather viewing area. It is proposed to face the path in reclaimed gas works kiln bricks. On the right hand side of the path a raised flower bed will be constructed, using recycled timber, various climbing plants will
be grown against the chapel wall. With the proposed new entrance from Ladbroke Place car park, wheelchair access will be possible into Kett's Heights, including the view point, herb and sensory gardens.
be grown against the chapel wall. With the proposed new entrance from Ladbroke Place car park, wheelchair access will be possible into Kett's Heights, including the view point, herb and sensory gardens.
November 2021
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On Saturday 27th November we participated in a 'Wellbeing' event at St. Matthew's Church where we presented Kett's Heights as a place of peace & tranquillity. Somewhere beautiful to visit and appreciate nature close to the city. The event was well attended and out own display table was very popular. We showed an 11 minute video of a peaceful walk around the Heights. You can see the video below.
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October 2021The last free guided tour of this year took place on Sunday 3rd Oct. Well, two tours actually as there was a lot of demand and a total of 24 people came along and enjoyed the sunny but breezy weather and the splendid view of Norwich. No more tours until the first Sunday in April next year!
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September 2021
We are delighted to be able to tell you that at the Norfolk Countryside Charity Awards ceremony on Thursday 16th September the Friends of Kett’s Heights were declared co-winners of the Digging Deep category. We received a plaque, which is now situated in our herb garden, and a certificate. Thanks to Cavan Stewart (seen here accepting the award) for organising our competition entry and to other KH members who went to collect the trophy.
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August 2021
On Sunday 15th of August we hosted a tour for members of Norwich Harmony who kindly sang a lovely song in 4 part harmony for us on the viewpoint. The weather was kind although a little breezy. Click on image to enlarge.
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July 2021
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We've just installed a brand new picnic table on the lower green so please come and make good use of it. This has been a project in the pipe-line for some while and we are really pleased to have finally brought it to fruition! |
December 2020
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. The sign was designed and produced by The Friends in conjunction with Norwich City Council and Norwich Fringe Project.
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Download our 2021 Annual Report here:-
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