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Thanks to Rose Jones for these lovely photos …

After yesterday’s successful event, Brighton & Hove is today adorned by 100+ new festive wreaths. Thanks to all those from Friends of St Peter’s and Friends of Preston Park who helped make it all possible, especially Andy Jeavons who supervised … Continue reading →

Yesterday one of the ancient Preston Twin elms was cut down. Unfortunately, it was damaged and diseased and its time had come. Thanks to Rose Jones for these pictures.

Our 2020 calendars are now available at £5 each, containing 12 of this year’s best photo competition entries. We will have a large stock available for purchase at the Chalet Cafe this Saturday 7th December, from 9.30 to 11.30, when … Continue reading →

Adult category 1st – Henry Frankel (shown above) 2nd – Dominique Levack 3rd – Simon Stott Under 20s Winner – Frankie Rogers Thanks to everyone who entered! Calendars featuring 12 of the best photos are available at the Chalet Cafe or … Continue reading →

We will be holding our annual wreath making event on Saturday December 14th at St Peter’s Church by Preston Manor. Make your own wreath using local greenery, for just £10. We will help you get started and ply you with … Continue reading →

Voting is now open for this year’s photo competition. We have whittled down the entries to 22 for adults (from which you pick your favourite three) and two for age 19 and under (you need just pick one). Vote in … Continue reading →

The Preston Manor Walled Garden volunteers were very sad indeed to say goodbye to Garden Manager George Harris who retired a couple of weeks ago after around 20 years of looking after the north end of the park. Many people … Continue reading →

In 2007, a Dutch nurseryman started what would be a series of frequent visits to this city in order to propagate some of the most outstanding elms in our city. His name is Ronnie Nijboer and he is one of … Continue reading →