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A History of the Memorial Gardens
This article is written by Edward Beaumont, a member of the Memorial Gardens Association (MeGA).
Edward Beaumont
Dec 5, 20244 min read
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Bringing crocuses back to the Meadows
MeGA is working with Green Meadows to plant 1000's of crocuses alongside the new walk/ cycle way between the embankment and Green Street/...
Memorial Gardens
Dec 3, 20241 min read
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Memorial Gardens
Oct 26, 20240 min read
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What a difference!
I found this photo of the gardens in a book on Old Nottingham…
Memorial Gardens
Jul 29, 20241 min read
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Stonecrop on the Rockeries
Added a little nursery of sedum/stonecrop on the rockery to give us some stock to replace the mares tail in the future …
Memorial Gardens
Jul 24, 20241 min read
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Coffee and Cake
After each gardening session the MeGA volunteers enjoy a coffee or tea together with a slice of much anticipated cake or homemade...
Memorial Gardens
Jul 24, 20241 min read
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Working together-it’s more than weeding!
All year round and each Monday morning a gang of folks, wearing purple MeGA tabards, arrives in the Memorial Gardens at about 9.30am...
Memorial Gardens
Jul 24, 20241 min read
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The Forth bridge of the gardens …
We all know the painting the forth bridge metaphor, but In 2002, a new, long-lasting paint containing glass was introduced. The colour,...
Memorial Gardens
Jul 23, 20241 min read
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D-Day Bed Gets Some new Roses ...
13 Feb 2023 Back in November 2022 we attended the Meadows councillors' "Your Voice, Your Choice"event that seeks feedback of the concerns...
Memorial Gardens
Feb 13, 20231 min read
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Tidying the Heuchera
Today (11/7/2022) was rather hot, so the mad ones amongst us did this bed in the sun, whilst the other one, nearer to Queen Victoria was...
Memorial Gardens
Jul 11, 20221 min read
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MeGA Opportunities and the Memorial Gardens restoration
Many of you will be aware of the restoration work that’s now in full swing in the Memorial Gardens. As well as all the structural work to...
Memorial Gardens
Jun 1, 20221 min read
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D-Day Landing Memorial Tidy up
One of the less visible memorials in the gardens is the bed of 50 peace roses planted to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the D-Day...
Memorial Gardens
May 11, 20221 min read
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the restoration of the memorial gardens and mega
The Memorial Gardens Association (MeGA) is delighted that Nottingham City Council’s (NCC) bid to the National Lottery Heritage Fund for...
Memorial Gardens
Mar 7, 20222 min read
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Lottery Funding
We're pleased to confirm that the £1.7m bid to develop The Memorial Gardens has been successful - please see below for report. MeGA...
Memorial Gardens
Feb 4, 20222 min read
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Calendar 2022
We are pleased to announce the brand new MeGA Calendar 2022 is now available! Featuring 12 stunning shots of the gardens throughout the...
Memorial Gardens
Nov 12, 20211 min read
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At last! The 2021 Annual General Meeting!
We're delighted to invite all of our members to our Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 21st September at 7pm at the Arkwright Meadows...
Memorial Gardens
Aug 26, 20211 min read
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Catch up with the MeGA Gardening Group!
Despite lockdown and winter weather our Volunteer Gardeners have been super busy. In the six months from September to March our 11...
Memorial Gardens
Mar 19, 20212 min read
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Check out the proposed improvements to the undercroft
There is a planning application for improvements to the Undercroft - the buildings underneath the Terrace and Memorial Arch in the...
Memorial Gardens
Feb 8, 20211 min read
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MeGA braves the Dragon's Den!
Every year the City Council's Area Committee invites small local projects to put in a bid for up to £100 to fund an idea to help the...
Memorial Gardens
Jan 24, 20211 min read
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Lets Get Digital
In these strange times, Digitial Inclusion is more important than ever and those amongst us who currently have no skills or access to...
Memorial Gardens
Nov 30, 20201 min read
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