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SR Webteam: 18/08/2018

Part of the 'Beneath the Ridge' project has involved a careful survey of any special flora and fauna that may be found to be living in the cracks and crevices — our most recent survey of wildlife in the caves took place just last month on 27 and 28 July 2018.Obviously, we do not want...

Flowers from the Farm

SR Webteam: 14/08/2018

The hamlet of Harthill on The Sandstone Ridge is an absolute gem, boasting a gourmet chef, a renowned public artist and sculptor, a successful Art Hub, the innovative 'Successfactory', the upcoming mountain-boarding championships and, of course, 'Carol's Garden', a thriving...

Mountain-board Championships

SR Webteam: 05/08/2018

Our very own Sandstone Ridge in Cheshire is to host the 2018 UK Mountain-board Championship.On 25th, 26th and 27th of August, mountain-boarders from all over the country will be converging at Harthill Adventure Park on the Sandstone Ridge, for the ATBA-UK Mountainboard Championship.On...

Landscapes for Life

SR Webteam: 29/07/2018

Landscapes for Life Annual Conference 2018This week the Sandstone Ridge Trust attended the annual Landscapes for Life conference of the National Association of Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (NAAONB). As an Associate Member of the National Association, the Trust has a great opportunity to...

Summer Project on the Ridge

SR Webteam: 29/07/2018

Among those enjoying the spectacular landscape of Cheshire's Sandstone Ridge this summer, will be Chris Sands, a multi award-winning branding specialist. Chris will be actively talking to local people to learn what it means to them to live and work in this special landscape, and to develop a...

A 'Must-Have' Read ..

SR Webteam: 29/07/2018

As you enjoy these sun-drenched summer days and 'while away' the hours, have you yet stumbled across Kate Simon and Suzanne King's 'Slow Travel Cheshire', a guidebook which houses lots of information regarding the Sandstone Ridge.This guidebook provides all the practical...

Hose-pipe Ban Called Off

SR Webteam: 29/07/2018

You will recall that most recently we advised everyone of a Hose-pipe Ban that was to be enforced from 5 August for households and residents on The Sandstone Ridge and in the NW.Well, the good news is that United Utilities has just announced that the hose-pipe ban which was scheduled to start on...

Red Kites Spotted on The Ridge

SR Webteam: 27/07/2018

Over the past few weeks a number of residents on The Ridge have reported sightings of Red Kites — often just a single bird but occasionally a pair. Most recently a pair was spotted over the hay meadows at Brookside Farm in Cuddington on the other side of Malpas. They have also been spotted at...

CarFest North

Bolesworth: 27/07/2018

If, like me, you have noticed lots of individuals and traffic on The Ridge, then say no more — CarFest North is a 'first choice event' for this weekend!This member of the Webteam spoke to several festival goers who were camping and glamping — they had only praise and admiration for this...

Rural Affordable Housing Summit

Bolesworth: 26/07/2018

In April, Matthew Morris (Estate Manager, Bolesworth Estate) attended The House of Lords, at which the launch of the Rural HAPPI* Report of an All-Party Parliamentary Group took place — *Housing our Ageing Population: Panel for Innovation (HAPPI)Fast forward, and Matthew (on behalf of...

Hosepipe Ban on the Way ....

United Utilities: 26/07/2018

We have been approached by United Utilities to advise you of a hosepipe ban which will be introduced in the next few weeks. This applies to domestic householders on the Ridge and across the North West.They write...'We've all been enjoying the lovely, hot weather but the lack of rain...

CarFest North 27-29 July

Bolesworth: 25/07/2018

CarFest North is back at Bolesworth Estate from 27-29 July, albeit that we can all anticipate some minor disruptions with early bird arrivals and with departures after the event.Traffic signage is already in place along the A41 and elsewhere in the locality.That said, we wish Bolesworth...

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