Visit to Bank Hall, Tuesday 27Th February 2018
Lancashire Gardens Trust
VISIT TO BANK HALL, TUESDAY 27TH FEBRUARY 2018
Bank Hall gardens comprise 18 acres; specimen trees in the grounds include a yew thought to be the oldest in Lancashire. The Bank Hall Action Group has tended the grounds since its formation in 1995, and intends to restore architectural features such as low garden walls, statues, a conservatory and greenhouses. After a visit from the Snowdrop Society in 2007 Bank Hall is now well-known and the many varieties are much admired during February. Bring along your spotter’s guide!
Specimen trees have been identified and named, and new ones planted for the future; the removal, storage and cataloguing of artefacts continues, along with research; events continue to augment the funds which allow more projects. Some of these are –
The Tower AppealThe Million Pennies Appeal
A Moment in Time AppealThe Potting Shed Project
Our guide will be Lionel Taylor, archivist and secretary of the Friends of Bank Hall.
There is no tea room, so please bring your own drink if you need one.
The address is Liverpool Road Leyland PR26 9AT
Meeting time 10.30am.
Afterwards we shall go to Rufford Old Hall for lunch; the hall, gardens and café are open from 11 am to 4 pm. You will need a National Trust membership card to gain free parking. L37 1LJ.
Directions to Bank Hall –
On the A59 Preston to Liverpoolroad, travel towards Tarleton. Just east of Bank Bridge at the right-angle turn follow the sign to BH Kindergarten.Parking is at various places and staff will be on hand to direct members to the parking facilities. There are some restrictions due to the building works. The assembly point for this visit will be in front of the potting sheds which are just to the left (East) of the main entrance gate.
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VISIT TO BANK HALL
Tuesday 27th February 2018, 10.30 am
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Bookings Elaine Taylor 01204 496 696
Mobile phone number, just on the day07594 309448
Please include a stamped, self-addressed envelope if you require a written confirmation; otherwise I shall confirm to you by phone or email.
Cheques please to ‘Lancashire Gardens Trust’, to this address, by 20th February –
Mrs E Taylor, Holly Hill, Old Hall Clough, Lostock, BOLTON BL6 4LB
01204 496 696