Volunteers Week
This is Volunteers’ Week, a national campaign to ‘celebrates the amazing contributions volunteers make to communities across the UK’. There is such as a strong community spirit in Amersham and Amersham Town Council would like to say a huge thank you to all residents who give up their time to support others and our wonderful […]
Read MoreChildren’s Art Trail
We are delighted to announce the launch of our Children’s Art Trail, bringing art to the landscape by showcasing various installations throughout Amersham-on-the-Hill and Old Amersham, including willow, wooden and metal sculptures, painted murals, and our flagship horticultural displays. All of the features have been created in partnership with local artists and designers. This month, […]
Read MoreProtecting our pollinators – ‘Bee aware of Asian Hornets’
Protecting our Pollinators- ‘Bee’ aware of Asian Hornets At this time of year we are enjoying the colours and textures of our many flowers and delight in seeing the honey bees and other pollinators at work. Sadly our honey bees are now facing a serious threat from an invasive species, the Asian Hornet. These are […]
Read MoreSummer Band Concerts – Programme
This Sunday, 5th May, sees the start of our summer band concerts in the Memorial Gardens, Old Amersham, with the Dixieland Swing Kings performing from 2.30pm. Hot and cold refreshments will be served from the tea hut on a donation basis. If possible, please bring a reusable cup. The full schedule of band concerts can […]
Read MoreOld Amersham Market This Saturday
The Old Amersham Market takes place every Saturday from 9am-4pm, and is situated under the Market Hall, in the heart of the old town. This week will feature the following stalls –
Read MoreCrocuses Popping Up Around Town!
It is fabulous to see so many purple crocuses popping up around town. Starting back in 2010 and every year since (the photos in the post document this journey), in conjunction with Rotary in Amersham and many school pupils we have planted over 120,000 crocuses on the verges throughout Amersham. Why so many crocus.. The […]
Read MoreNews from the Community Allotments
It was great to have the Stony Dean School boys back on Tuesday, this time sowing wildflower seeds around the pond, clearing the path ready for wheelchair accessible matting, and spreading wood chips that they so kindly donated. As soon as the rain stops we’ll be ready to start painting!
Read MoreLooking for a rainy day activity?
We are inviting children aged 11 and under to create one of two logos for either ‘Woodside Community Allotment’ or ‘Spud Club’, our soon-to-be launched children’s gardening club. We are looking for something simple yet bright which encapsulates the joy of gardening and nature. The logos will be used for signage on site as well […]
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