This video shows how the new artwork in Manor House Gardens lake was assembled by the waterside, and then lifted into position by crane.
The piece will be officially launched on Sunday November 2nd at noon. All are welcome. The artist Vladimir Lalić will be there as will Tima Jam of Art Voyage Biennial who raised the funding for it from the Arts Council.
An acer goes in – one of fifteen new trees being planted in Southbrook Road
Contractors have started planting trees in Southbrook Road that were paid for by the residents and match-funded by the Lee Manor Society.
Over the last two days they have planted fifteen trees along the road, including one which took a bit of work because of a stubborn block of concrete in the ground. .
Southbrook Road’s trees have been especially hard hit in recent years and many had died or were dying.
Happy tree planters Glenn and Miguel
It costs £395 for each new tree, which also covers the cost of digging up the pavement to accommodate it and the planting. The contractors will also water the trees during dry weather. All the trees will be labelled to show their species and the date of planting.
Residents in Southbrook Road paid £195 each – half the cost – with the balance funded by the Society. It is now investigating the idea of widening the scheme to other roads in the area.
Artist’s impression of how the restored bed might look
We need your help with an important survey about Manor House Gardens. The Lee Manor Society and the Friends of Manor House Gardens want to know your views about our plans for the Big Bed at the north end of the Gardens (the one near Manor House library, just beyond the cafe).
As we have reported previously we won an NCIL grant to restore the bed, but we believe that with more grant-aid we can transform it into a first-class attraction in the Gardens. There would be raised beds, a bug hotel and signage to make it an educational and enjoyable experience for visitors of all ages.
Please spend a moment completing the survey – it shouldn’t take more than a minute of your time. The results will be invaluable in our campaign to make the Gardens an even better place to visit. Click here to complete it.
