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Easter Monday 2019
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Friends of Kett’s Heights – May 2019
A new tour leader
Our new tour leader, Paddy, had his first outing on 5th May and got a round of applause at the end as well as a record amount in donations.
We have also seen quite a lot of Paul Dickson who is running Shardlake tours ending up on Kett’s Heights and concluding with tea at the Maid’s Head
https://www.pauldicksontours.co.uk/shardlakes-norwich/
It’s great to see so many more people discover the Heights.
Plant sale Sat 25th May 10.00-16.00
The Friends will be holding the annual plant sale again on the corner of Beatrice Road (opp the Fish & Chip shop). This is a good opportunity to buy some really good value plants. We would also welcome donations of plants – herbaceous, vegetable or house. Please let Tony Quickenden know if you have plants to donate tjames77a@gmail.com
If you could spare an hour during the day to help with sales please let us know via our contact page. Thanks.
A new tour leader
Our new tour leader, Paddy, had his first outing on 5th May and got a round of applause at the end as well as a record amount in donations.
We have also seen quite a lot of Paul Dickson who is running Shardlake tours ending up on Kett’s Heights and concluding with tea at the Maid’s Head
https://www.pauldicksontours.co.uk/shardlakes-norwich/
It’s great to see so many more people discover the Heights.
Plant sale Sat 25th May 10.00-16.00
The Friends will be holding the annual plant sale again on the corner of Beatrice Road (opp the Fish & Chip shop). This is a good opportunity to buy some really good value plants. We would also welcome donations of plants – herbaceous, vegetable or house. Please let Tony Quickenden know if you have plants to donate tjames77a@gmail.com
If you could spare an hour during the day to help with sales please let us know via our contact page. Thanks.
An unusual donation
Kett’s Heights received a rather unusual donation on the early May bank holiday – a unicorn-themed stone.
Practical Works on Kett’s Heights
The next key project is to clear the interior of the chapel/Victorian greenhouse and create a herb garden. You can volunteer for a range of useful tasks with the Practical Works Group, which meets every fortnight. The Group meets next on Wednesdays 10.00-13.00 May 15th and 29th, then June 12th and 26th. New volunteers are always welcome – there’s lots to do at a variety of levels. Tools provided.
Kett’s Heights received a rather unusual donation on the early May bank holiday – a unicorn-themed stone.
Practical Works on Kett’s Heights
The next key project is to clear the interior of the chapel/Victorian greenhouse and create a herb garden. You can volunteer for a range of useful tasks with the Practical Works Group, which meets every fortnight. The Group meets next on Wednesdays 10.00-13.00 May 15th and 29th, then June 12th and 26th. New volunteers are always welcome – there’s lots to do at a variety of levels. Tools provided.
Friends of Kett’s Heights – April 2019
First Sunday tour of 2019
We were pleasantly surprised that 21 people turned up for our first Sunday tour at the beginning of the month. Despite rain in the morning the afternoon was warm and sunny and has got our 2019 events programme off to a good start.
Tall tales and folklore of Norwich
Gary Champion led a family story-telling event on Easter Monday. The weather was perfect for sitting under the trees and being entertained with tall tales.
Plant sale Sat 25th May 10.00-16.00
The Friends will be holding the annual plant sale again on the corner of Beatrice Road (opp the Fish & Chip shop). This is a good opportunity to buy some really good value plants. We would also welcome donations of plants, so please get potting. Please let Tony Quickenden know if you have plants to donate tjames77a@gmail.com
Events programme
Our events programme is now on the website https://www.kettsheights.co.uk/future-events.html
We will be supporting Heritage Open Days with a new event - an illustrated talk on Shardlake’s Norwich (with reference to C.J.Sansom’s best-seller) at St Matthew’s Church followed by a tour of Kett’s Heights. Booking recommended.
Donations
We have received our first international donation from Australia towards our work via our website donations button.
Practical Works on Kett’s Heights
The work by the Practical Works Group to create more decorative and diverse planting is paying off with a lovely Spring display.
You can volunteer for a range of useful tasks with the Practical Works Group, which meets every fortnight. The Group meets next on Wednesdays 10.00-13.00 May 1st, 15th and 29th, then June 12th and 26th. New volunteers are always welcome – there’s lots to do at a variety of levels. Tools provided.
First Sunday tour of 2019
We were pleasantly surprised that 21 people turned up for our first Sunday tour at the beginning of the month. Despite rain in the morning the afternoon was warm and sunny and has got our 2019 events programme off to a good start.
Tall tales and folklore of Norwich
Gary Champion led a family story-telling event on Easter Monday. The weather was perfect for sitting under the trees and being entertained with tall tales.
Plant sale Sat 25th May 10.00-16.00
The Friends will be holding the annual plant sale again on the corner of Beatrice Road (opp the Fish & Chip shop). This is a good opportunity to buy some really good value plants. We would also welcome donations of plants, so please get potting. Please let Tony Quickenden know if you have plants to donate tjames77a@gmail.com
Events programme
Our events programme is now on the website https://www.kettsheights.co.uk/future-events.html
We will be supporting Heritage Open Days with a new event - an illustrated talk on Shardlake’s Norwich (with reference to C.J.Sansom’s best-seller) at St Matthew’s Church followed by a tour of Kett’s Heights. Booking recommended.
Donations
We have received our first international donation from Australia towards our work via our website donations button.
Practical Works on Kett’s Heights
The work by the Practical Works Group to create more decorative and diverse planting is paying off with a lovely Spring display.
You can volunteer for a range of useful tasks with the Practical Works Group, which meets every fortnight. The Group meets next on Wednesdays 10.00-13.00 May 1st, 15th and 29th, then June 12th and 26th. New volunteers are always welcome – there’s lots to do at a variety of levels. Tools provided.
Friends of Kett’s Heights – March 2019
New year – new programme
The Friends of Kett’s Heights is busy putting together a programme of events for 2019. We will continue to offer free guided tours at 2.30pm on the first Sunday of each month from April to October (except for September when we will be offering tours as part of Heritage Opens Days), and we will keep you updated as other events are arranged.
We are happy to offer tours at any time for interested groups – just contact us via the website.
Shardlake’s Norwich
In partnership with the Norwich Society we have produced a self-guided trail from the city centre to Kett’s Heights taking in many of the sites and buildings that C.J.Sansom’s Matthew Shardlake would have known when he came to Norwich and got caught up in Kett’s Rebellion. We are already seeing more visitors as a result of this best-selling book.
You can download a printable tour or one for your mobile here https://www.kettsheights.co.uk/
Practical Works on Kett’s Heights
Thanks to Matt and Will more damaged and weak trees are being removed, which is encouraging better growth of the plants at ground level.
You can volunteer for a range of useful tasks with the Practical Works Group, which meets every fortnight. The Group meets next on Wednesdays March 20th, and April 3rd and 17th. New volunteers are always welcome – there’s lots to do at a variety of levels.
New year – new programme
The Friends of Kett’s Heights is busy putting together a programme of events for 2019. We will continue to offer free guided tours at 2.30pm on the first Sunday of each month from April to October (except for September when we will be offering tours as part of Heritage Opens Days), and we will keep you updated as other events are arranged.
We are happy to offer tours at any time for interested groups – just contact us via the website.
Shardlake’s Norwich
In partnership with the Norwich Society we have produced a self-guided trail from the city centre to Kett’s Heights taking in many of the sites and buildings that C.J.Sansom’s Matthew Shardlake would have known when he came to Norwich and got caught up in Kett’s Rebellion. We are already seeing more visitors as a result of this best-selling book.
You can download a printable tour or one for your mobile here https://www.kettsheights.co.uk/
Practical Works on Kett’s Heights
Thanks to Matt and Will more damaged and weak trees are being removed, which is encouraging better growth of the plants at ground level.
You can volunteer for a range of useful tasks with the Practical Works Group, which meets every fortnight. The Group meets next on Wednesdays March 20th, and April 3rd and 17th. New volunteers are always welcome – there’s lots to do at a variety of levels.
2018 NEWS
Friends of Kett’s Heights – December newsletter
Season’s greetings to all our members
As the year draws to a close don’t forget that Kett’s Heights is a good place for a short winter walk. The Heights looked lovely in the snow earlier in the year and the view across the city is even better without all the leaves on the trees.
Practical Works on Kett’s Heights
Practical work continues over the winter so, if you want to work off that Christmas feasting check out our website for the fortnightly dates.
The Practical Works Group meets every fortnight. The Group meets next on Wednesdays December 12th, 19th, January 9th and 23rd. New volunteers are always welcome – there’s lots to do at a variety of levels.
Date for your diary
The Friends of Kett’s Heights review of the past year and AGM is on Thursday
21st February at 7.00pm in St Matthews Church, Telegraph Lane West. This is a great opportunity to find out what has been achieved over the past year, meet the committee, and possibly sign up as a volunteer.
Recent activities
Keep up to date with work and events on Kett’s Heights through the Gallery page on our website http://www.kettsheights.co.uk/gallery.html. Our Facebook page is the quickest way to get updates https://www.facebook.com/kettsheights/
Friends of Kett’s Heights – October 2018 newsletter
Last free monthly tour of the season
A large group took advantage of a lovely sunny Sunday to hear about its history and the work of the Friends. The Monthly tours will resume next April.
If you know of a group that would like a guided tour at any time do encourage them to contact us through our website.
See the Big Boom from Kett’s Heights The city’s fantastic free fireworks display – Big Boom – will be back with a bang on Friday 2nd November, lighting up the sky above Norwich Castle from 7.30pm. Kett’s Heights makes a great viewing point, but do bring a torch as there is no lighting to guide you round the paths and steps.
Practical Works on Kett’s Heights
The Friends’ Practical Works Group has been busy with plans to plant 2,000 more snowdrops and 2,000 bluebells with the assistance of The Conservation Volunteers and the Norwich Fringe Project.
The Practical Works Group meets every fortnight. The Group meets next on Wednesdays October 31st and November 14th and 28th. New volunteers are always welcome – there’s lots to do at a variety of levels.
Recent activities
Keep up to date with work and events on Kett’s Heights through the Gallery page on our website http://www.kettsheights.co.uk/gallery.html. Our Facebook page is the quickest way to get updates https://www.facebook.com/kettsheights/
Vanessa
Vanessa Trevelyan
Friends of Kett’s Heights
September News
The Friends of Kett’s Heights had a good response to our talk and tour offer. We offered tours on Saturday 8th and Sunday 16th September, preceded by an illustrated talk on the history of Kett’s Heights and its environs at St Matthews Church. On each of the days we had sufficient numbers make up two tour groups and we were lucky on both days with lovely weather as you can see from the photos in our Gallery https://www.kettsheights.co.uk/gallery.html.
Many thanks to St Matthews for providing a base for our activities and serving very welcome tea and biscuits.
Our next Sunday tour on 7th October at 2.30pm will be the last of the season.
We are eagerly anticipating the publication of Tombland by C.J.Sansom. This is the latest in his series of Tudor crime mystery novels, and in this one lawyer Shardlake visits Norwich and gets caught up in Kett’s Rebellion. The author visited Kett’s Heights as part of his research and even joined the Friends which, as he lives on the south coast, is a very friendly act. You can order the book prior to publication at a discount via Jarrolds and there will be a book launch in Norwich Cathedral on 3rd November.
Practical Works on Kett’s Heights
The Friends’ Practical Works Group continues its work, meeting every fortnight. The Group meets next on Wednesdays October 17th and 31st. New volunteers are always welcome – there’s lots to do at a variety of levels.
AUTUMN NEWSLETTER
Friends of Kett’s Heights recognised for biodiversity
Friends of Kett’s Heights was honoured to be highly commended in the Norfolk Biodiversity Partnership Biodiversity Community Awards. The awards recognise good work done with natural spaces by groups and individuals. An award ceremony was held at the Abbey Conference Centre and our Chair, Cavan Stewart, accepted the certificate on our behalf. Thanks are particularly due to the Practical Works Team whose members have worked so hard since 2015 to improve the site and encourage more biodiversity. Check out our Gallery for pictures https://www.kettsheights.co.uk/gallery.html
Site improvements
The Norfolk Fringe Project, a voluntary team contracted by the City Council to support open green spaces, has completed the replacement of the fence between the upper and lower greens. This was an immense project, which took several weeks to complete, and was certainly beyond the capabilities of our own volunteers on their own. Many thanks to Matt Davies and his team for their hard work and dedication. https://www.kettsheights.co.uk/
Monthly free tours
We will be holding our regular Sunday tour of Kett’s Heights on 5th August at 2.30pm – meet at the entrance to Kett’s Heights. The next tours will be part of Heritage Open Days on Saturday 8th September at 3.00pm and Sunday 16th September again at 3.00pm – but this time meeting at St Matthews Church, Telegraph Lane West. Both tours will be preceded by a talk about the history of Kett’s Heights at St Matthews Church at 2.00pm. Tea and biscuits will be available.
Our next Sunday tour on 7th October at 2.30pm will be the last of the season.
Friends of Kett’s Heights plant sale
The plant sale held on 14th July raised over £76 for Kett’s Heights activities. Many thanks to Tony Quickenden for hosting the sale in his drive, providing lots of plants, and keeping us all going with tea and cake.
Creative Creatures
An annual creative day has now become a fixture on Kett’s heights. This year Cavan Stewart and Gaye de Leiros encouraged us to make fantastic creatures using found materials on Kett’s Heights. https://www.kettsheights.co.uk/gallery.html
Crude Apache theatre company – At the turning of the Tide
Despite competition from the World Cup and Wimbledon we had about 100 people on site for Crude Apache’s musical drama about how the railways changed the way of life on the river and the Broads. https://www.kettsheights.co.uk/gallery.html
Dog show
Due to the excessively hot weather we were advised to postpone the dog show until later in the year. The Occasional Garden Singers did come along and serenaded the few picnickers on a very pleasant afternoon. https://www.kettsheights.co.uk/gallery.html
Recent activities
Keep up to date with work and events on Kett’s Heights through the Gallery page on our website http://www.kettsheights.co.uk/gallery.html. Our Facebook page is the quickest way to get updates https://www.facebook.com/kettsheights/
Friends of Kett’s Heights – December newsletter
Season’s greetings to all our members
As the year draws to a close don’t forget that Kett’s Heights is a good place for a short winter walk. The Heights looked lovely in the snow earlier in the year and the view across the city is even better without all the leaves on the trees.
Practical Works on Kett’s Heights
Practical work continues over the winter so, if you want to work off that Christmas feasting check out our website for the fortnightly dates.
The Practical Works Group meets every fortnight. The Group meets next on Wednesdays December 12th, 19th, January 9th and 23rd. New volunteers are always welcome – there’s lots to do at a variety of levels.
Date for your diary
The Friends of Kett’s Heights review of the past year and AGM is on Thursday
21st February at 7.00pm in St Matthews Church, Telegraph Lane West. This is a great opportunity to find out what has been achieved over the past year, meet the committee, and possibly sign up as a volunteer.
Recent activities
Keep up to date with work and events on Kett’s Heights through the Gallery page on our website http://www.kettsheights.co.uk/gallery.html. Our Facebook page is the quickest way to get updates https://www.facebook.com/kettsheights/
Friends of Kett’s Heights – October 2018 newsletter
Last free monthly tour of the season
A large group took advantage of a lovely sunny Sunday to hear about its history and the work of the Friends. The Monthly tours will resume next April.
If you know of a group that would like a guided tour at any time do encourage them to contact us through our website.
See the Big Boom from Kett’s Heights The city’s fantastic free fireworks display – Big Boom – will be back with a bang on Friday 2nd November, lighting up the sky above Norwich Castle from 7.30pm. Kett’s Heights makes a great viewing point, but do bring a torch as there is no lighting to guide you round the paths and steps.
Practical Works on Kett’s Heights
The Friends’ Practical Works Group has been busy with plans to plant 2,000 more snowdrops and 2,000 bluebells with the assistance of The Conservation Volunteers and the Norwich Fringe Project.
The Practical Works Group meets every fortnight. The Group meets next on Wednesdays October 31st and November 14th and 28th. New volunteers are always welcome – there’s lots to do at a variety of levels.
Recent activities
Keep up to date with work and events on Kett’s Heights through the Gallery page on our website http://www.kettsheights.co.uk/gallery.html. Our Facebook page is the quickest way to get updates https://www.facebook.com/kettsheights/
Vanessa
Vanessa Trevelyan
Friends of Kett’s Heights
September News
The Friends of Kett’s Heights had a good response to our talk and tour offer. We offered tours on Saturday 8th and Sunday 16th September, preceded by an illustrated talk on the history of Kett’s Heights and its environs at St Matthews Church. On each of the days we had sufficient numbers make up two tour groups and we were lucky on both days with lovely weather as you can see from the photos in our Gallery https://www.kettsheights.co.uk/gallery.html.
Many thanks to St Matthews for providing a base for our activities and serving very welcome tea and biscuits.
Our next Sunday tour on 7th October at 2.30pm will be the last of the season.
We are eagerly anticipating the publication of Tombland by C.J.Sansom. This is the latest in his series of Tudor crime mystery novels, and in this one lawyer Shardlake visits Norwich and gets caught up in Kett’s Rebellion. The author visited Kett’s Heights as part of his research and even joined the Friends which, as he lives on the south coast, is a very friendly act. You can order the book prior to publication at a discount via Jarrolds and there will be a book launch in Norwich Cathedral on 3rd November.
Practical Works on Kett’s Heights
The Friends’ Practical Works Group continues its work, meeting every fortnight. The Group meets next on Wednesdays October 17th and 31st. New volunteers are always welcome – there’s lots to do at a variety of levels.
AUTUMN NEWSLETTER
Friends of Kett’s Heights recognised for biodiversity
Friends of Kett’s Heights was honoured to be highly commended in the Norfolk Biodiversity Partnership Biodiversity Community Awards. The awards recognise good work done with natural spaces by groups and individuals. An award ceremony was held at the Abbey Conference Centre and our Chair, Cavan Stewart, accepted the certificate on our behalf. Thanks are particularly due to the Practical Works Team whose members have worked so hard since 2015 to improve the site and encourage more biodiversity. Check out our Gallery for pictures https://www.kettsheights.co.uk/gallery.html
Site improvements
The Norfolk Fringe Project, a voluntary team contracted by the City Council to support open green spaces, has completed the replacement of the fence between the upper and lower greens. This was an immense project, which took several weeks to complete, and was certainly beyond the capabilities of our own volunteers on their own. Many thanks to Matt Davies and his team for their hard work and dedication. https://www.kettsheights.co.uk/
Monthly free tours
We will be holding our regular Sunday tour of Kett’s Heights on 5th August at 2.30pm – meet at the entrance to Kett’s Heights. The next tours will be part of Heritage Open Days on Saturday 8th September at 3.00pm and Sunday 16th September again at 3.00pm – but this time meeting at St Matthews Church, Telegraph Lane West. Both tours will be preceded by a talk about the history of Kett’s Heights at St Matthews Church at 2.00pm. Tea and biscuits will be available.
Our next Sunday tour on 7th October at 2.30pm will be the last of the season.
Friends of Kett’s Heights plant sale
The plant sale held on 14th July raised over £76 for Kett’s Heights activities. Many thanks to Tony Quickenden for hosting the sale in his drive, providing lots of plants, and keeping us all going with tea and cake.
Creative Creatures
An annual creative day has now become a fixture on Kett’s heights. This year Cavan Stewart and Gaye de Leiros encouraged us to make fantastic creatures using found materials on Kett’s Heights. https://www.kettsheights.co.uk/gallery.html
Crude Apache theatre company – At the turning of the Tide
Despite competition from the World Cup and Wimbledon we had about 100 people on site for Crude Apache’s musical drama about how the railways changed the way of life on the river and the Broads. https://www.kettsheights.co.uk/gallery.html
Dog show
Due to the excessively hot weather we were advised to postpone the dog show until later in the year. The Occasional Garden Singers did come along and serenaded the few picnickers on a very pleasant afternoon. https://www.kettsheights.co.uk/gallery.html
Recent activities
Keep up to date with work and events on Kett’s Heights through the Gallery page on our website http://www.kettsheights.co.uk/gallery.html. Our Facebook page is the quickest way to get updates https://www.facebook.com/kettsheights/