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What’s happening at The Green Estate
From prestigious award-wins to exciting project updates – there’s always something happening at The Green Estate!
The Pictorial Meadows team had a great time attending the two-day Garden Masterclass conference at Chatsworth on 7–8 September. The conference gave the team the chance to learn about the challenges and opportunities of managing gardens/landscapes in an ever-changing world from a variety of inspirational speakers. On the first day, the team got to meet […]
Over the coming days/weeks, you’ll notice some activity at Manor Fields Park. This activity is part of a project to install a Sustainable Urban Drainage Scheme (SuDS) in the park. The project is being delivered by Sheffield Housing Company in partnership with Sheffield City Council’s Parks and Flood Management teams and The Green Estate Community […]
In this article, our Landscape Manager Owen discusses the benefits of using Pictorial Meadows seed mixes and the key factors to consider when designing your perennial meadow. Here are a few tips for designing stunning landscapes with perennial meadows from seed and turf: (1) The right plants For more than twenty years, Pictorial Meadows have […]
Nature lover and photographer Barry Frith shots of Kingfishers and other wildlife in Manor Fields Park speak for themselves. Showcasing how what was once derelict wasteland has become a site rich in wildlife despite being in the middle of a city. More of Barry’s work here More on our Parks here
Free e-cycle scheme gives NHS staff in Sheffield ticket to ride
• Cycling UK’s Making cycling e-asier scheme helps NHS staff in Sheffield commute by e-cycle
• Sheffield locals encouraged to mark Cycle to Work Day on Thursday, 3 August by signing up for free e-cycle loan or session
The Green Estate has been contacting local residents to Manor Fields Park ahead of the forthcoming work that will be taking place to develop a new Sustainable Urban Drainage Scheme (SuDS) from late August to early 2024. The project is intended to reduce the risk of flooding down river during heavy storms and in so […]
An exciting new course for Early Years Practitioners: the Certificate in Outdoor Practice from Outdoors Thinking, being run at Sheffield Manor Lodge.