The Friends of Harmers Wood Trust

"... to deliver an environmentally and financially sustainable woodland for the common good of the local communities and the wider public"

Latest news

Last updated Wednesday 29th November 2006

The purchase of Harmers Wood is currently in the hands of the group's solicitors. Most of this work has been completed, we are hoping the wood will be purchased early next year. Our business plan indicates that the majority of the work will be required in the first year, we are therefore looking for volunteers to join the management committee. If you have a small amount of time to spare and would like to get involved in this local project contact us via the link in the menu.

Searches being performed by solicitor
Heritage Lottery grant secured
Vale Royal grant secured
A £5000 grant secured, details pending
Application from Vale Royal Rural Development Programme, has been approved
Mystery caller reported to police
Frodsham Life backs FHWT with two articles in latest issue, read them here
Business Plan complete, view executive summary here.
Heritage Lottery representative shown around the wood.
Posters coming soon.
A collection box will be available in Helsby Post Office shortly
Frodsham Life article is 'inaccurate and unhelpful'. Read the FHWT response
Mike Hall sends a message of support

Harmers Wood was put up for sale by the Cholmondeley Estate in June 2005, initially interest was shown by commercial concerns and the bids soon increased to in excess of £50,000. An informal group of local users of the wood formed themselves into a company, sought charitable status and through a media campaign managed to secure a deal with the Cholmondeley Estate to purchase the wood at the original asking price of £32,000 providing the wood remained open for the use of the pubic.

The Friends of Harmers Wood Trust is now raising money to purchase the wood, you can contact us here to make a pledge or make an inquiry.