Below is a superb video from Dave Barlow
and the Friends of Pole Bank.
Over to Dave...
"Hi Hydonians....You
might be interested in this short promotional video featuring some of
the work carried out by 'Friends of Pole Bank' We are a fledgling group
and any new members who are willing to pick up a brush, spade or
perhaps do some litter picking will be welcome. We usually meet the
first Sunday every month as a minimum.
We've had
the solid support of Councillor Philip Fitzpatrick behind the Group, he
has obtained funding for us and organised renovation of pathways
into the woods and restoration of the damaged stone bridge also within
the woodland. Of course in these times where services are having to be
curtailed funding has its limits and so we are constantly looking at new
ways to raise money as there are many projects that could be carried
out at Pole Bank.
The pond itself is one of the
main breeding grounds for amphibians in the area however since it was
dredged in early 2010 there has been a marked drop in the water level
due to some leakage. We managed to locate this leak a month or so ago
and thanks to repairs carried out by Tameside Engineers we are hopeful
that the water level should now increase
substantially.
(For any closet Cliff Richard fans the music on this one should get at least one foot tapping!)
Thanks so much to all concerned for making Pole Bank a lovely place to visit and, of course, to Dave for the video and information. :)
11 comments:
a lovely place to visit i used to cut the grass there when i worked for tameside council in the early 80s
I've added a link to this video in my recently updated post about Pole Bank on Old Hyde.
I've done an updated post about Pole Bank on my Old Hyde blog and linked to the new video
thanks for that Gerald, much appreciated....
What a wonderful job you volunteers.I spent many happy hours in that park in the 1940's-1960's.Drawing lessons with school- Enfield St.dancing displays with Eileen Orpett's dancing classes, singing with Hyde Chapel at Whitsuntide, and playing in the woods with my friends- taking home bunches of wild garlic flowers for Mum-pooh what a stink! Later visiting my parents in Pole Bank Home.Now it will survive for future generations to enjoy. Ann Stafford(now Bacon) Thank you.
Still plenty of wild garlic in the woods Ann, gives the woodland an intense distinctive smell at the height of summer...
See this is yet another chance to promote local Labour Councillors, as if we don't get enough with the local Reporter, Advertiser, and Citizen. Well, that's a left wing 'democracy' for you.
Make the most of your memories of what Hyde once was.
Anne mentioned Eileen Orpet's dancing classes, which I attended in the 50s, along with so many Gee Cross girls. I wonder if anyone has any photos of our dancing displays - be good to see them on his blog if so.
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