Category Archives: News

Just in case you have not received the current newsletter I thought I would put a reminder on the website about our forthcomng AGM. This will take place at the Tam O’Shanter Farm on Wednesday, 8th May at 7.30pm. This is a public meeting and all are welcome, it is a good opportunity to fnd out what is happening on the Hill and to get involved with the election of the committee members for the next year. If there are any Friends that would like to consider joining the committee please let me know. We will also have a guest speaker so you will be entertained as well! Hope you … Continue reading →

Viewers should see under the “Rhodies” heading that I have added lots of new pages. Most of the words have been scanned from Morna Knottenbelt’s amazing booklet on the Rhododendrons of Bidston Hill, published in 2004. I took most of the rhododendron photos last year and aim to collect more this year. Note that most of the photos can be magnified by clicking on them. To return to the original small pictures, use the “Back” arrow on your browser. On the page about the “Rhododendron Gardens” you will see scans of a couple of postcards of these gardens. There were obviously a number of these produced in the early 1900’s. … Continue reading →

happy new year to you all, we had a lovely new years boundary walk (and litter pick) today I cant believe how wet its been!

The Ghost Walk was well attended and a great success last night, some people were asking if we were planning it for next year! Thanks to story tellers, scarers, stewards and Nic for putting on a fine show. Thanks also to Mandy and Stephen for providing the much appreciated mulled wine and hot chocolate to finish. A big thank you to all that attended, we hope you enjoyed it and look forward to seeing you again soon – we are very grateful for your support. Roy Caligari

We are pleased that our long-awaited website is now live and I would like to thank all committee members, Friends and Park Rangers for their input. Over the coming months the site will be developed and announcements of activities and planned events on the Hill will be posted. If you wish to become a member of the Friends Group please get in touch or, if you simply wish to enjoy this wonderful conservation area and have any ideas in the general interest of the Hill we would love to hear from you. In the meantime, keep checking for developments, I am sure there will be something on interest for all. … Continue reading →