05/01/25 I would like to start by wishing everyone a happy new year. I hope the weather isn’t causing anyone any troubles.I know I’ve been silent but I’ve been busy with just about everything. I keep meaning to post an update earlier but sitting down hasn’t been an option. So let’s go back in timeContinue reading “Island maintenance from the Ranger.”
Summerseat Village Collective Wins Bid to Develop The Island
We are thrilled to announce that the Summerseat Village Collective has won the bid to develop the island in Summerseat! This is a very exciting opportunity for our community, and we look forward to working with residents to create a vibrant and welcoming space for everyone. A Haven for Nature and Recreation The new developmentContinue reading “Summerseat Village Collective Wins Bid to Develop The Island”
Summerseat Celebrates New Play Area and Decorated Easter Tree!
It was a dreary and cold day, but on Saturday March 23rd 2024 the Summerseat community brought the sunshine to celebrate the grand opening of the brand new play area! Councillor Liam James Dean had the honour of cutting the ribbon and officially declaring the play area open. This fantastic new addition to the villageContinue reading “Summerseat Celebrates New Play Area and Decorated Easter Tree!”
Summerseat Through The Ages
A Snapshot of Summerseat’s History Summerseat, nestled in the Irwell Valley north of Bury, Lancashire, boasts a rich history interwoven with the rise of the Industrial Revolution. Early Beginnings: During the 1600s and 1700s the area of Brooksbottoms and Summerseat contained only scattered farms and hand-loom weavers’ cottages in a rural setting. The earliest reference toContinue reading “Summerseat Through The Ages”
Island maintenance from the Ranger.
22/07/25 I’ve been so busy I haven’t had time to update this blog. I’ve also had a bit of writer’s block so I’m going to skip the past few months to try to restart. So today I’ve been around the flower barrels around Railway Street with a volunteer that came over from Yorkshire. We “levelled”Continue reading “Island maintenance from the Ranger.”
Island maintenance from the Ranger.
07/09/24 Sorry for the hiatus. A lot has gone on, but not much has happened. I was also supposed to have gone on holiday again, and my help was on holiday. It has also been honey harvest season so I’ve been busy with the bees and jarring up the honey. Some people have noticed thatContinue reading “Island maintenance from the Ranger.”
Island maintenance from the Ranger.
28/07/24 We didn’t do a volunteer session yesterday as I was supposed to be going away. Unfortunately, things happened and I didn’t get away. Good news is I did spend some time on the island. Iv trimmed some tree branches on the backside path so it’s easier to get down there now. Although there’s stillContinue reading “Island maintenance from the Ranger.”
Island maintenance from the Ranger.
13/07/24 Another week another volunteer session. We have topped the orchard again, coming across several frogs in our ever fight against the messy grass. I also had a tag along this week as my nephew is going away with his school and his sister is ill. We cleared the last of the composted leaf litterContinue reading “Island maintenance from the Ranger.”
Island maintenance from the Ranger
Today, on 06/07/24, I and another volunteer performed maintenance on the island, focusing on the overgrown Orchard. We used a mower and strimmer to tackle encroaching weeds and nettles.
A Touch of History Steams Through Summerseat: The Sir Nigel Gresley Visits the East Lancashire Railway
Train enthusiasts in Summerseat were in for a treat last week. The awe-inspiring LNER Class A4 4498 Sir Nigel Gresley graced the tracks of the East Lancashire Railway on March 24th, passing majestically through our village.
From Dreams to Swings: How The Park was built.
Summerseat Park officially opened on March 23rd, but the journey to this vibrant new space began much earlier, and it all started with a conversation. Knowing the importance of inclusivity, early consultations took place with the children at Summerseat Methodist School who were encouraged to share their ideas on what makes the perfect park. ParentsContinue reading “From Dreams to Swings: How The Park was built.”
Summerseat Village Collective 