Tag: Gardening

  • A History of Madingley Hall Gardens

    On Tuesday 26th October at 7.30 there will be a talk on A History of Madingley Hall Gardens by Richard Gant, Head Gardener on Zoom

    Richard Gant joined the University of Cambridge’s Institute of Continuing Education at Madingley Hall in 1988 and, as a formidable plantsman and all-round horticulturalist, he has overseen many changes and developments to the garden. He will talk on the development and history of the gardens, including its historical link to Histon Manor .

    The talk is free of charge. Society members will be sent the zoom link 2-3 days before the talk. If you are not yet a member and just fancy logging on for this talk then please CONTACT US

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     https://histonandimpingtonvillagesociety.wordpress.com/contact-us/.  Membership is free of charge until January 2022 NB This talk is also available free of charge to all H & I Garden Club members. Please contact your secretary for the link.

    Image of Madingley Hall Garden courtesy of thegardengateisopen.blog

  • Gardening Staff – Strictly Daylilies

    Strictly Daylilies who are specialists in the growing and sale of hemerocallis based in Histon are looking to expand their seasonal gardening staff. Previous experience not necessary but you do need a good attitude with the desire to learn.  Working days Monday thru Thursday with flexible hours. Pay £9.50 per hour. 

    If you are interested please contact Paula on 01223 236239 info@strictlydaylilies.com

  • Spring Plant Sale

    On Saturday 17th April 2021 on the village Green.

    • Selling locally propagated plants
    • Gardening experts on hand to offer information & advice
    • A chance to win a prize in our gardening raffle

    If you have plants you can propagate and donate they would love to hear from you.

    Proceeds to go to Friends of Histon and Impington charity, supporting wellbeing and recreation for all.

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  • Grounds Maintenance Operative

    Grounds Maintenance workers are needed at a landscape/grounds maintenance company in Histon. The agency doing the recruiting say they have two jobs that will be made permanent after a successful probation period and one seasonal job that will run until around the end of October. The duties are lawn cutting, litter picking, lawn mowing, strimming lawns and edges, defining lawn edges, hedge cutting, weed control, using ride on mowers (not essential), using plant machinery and powered tools and other general landscape labour duties as directed by the supervisor.

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  • Operational Team – Parish Council

    The closing date for applications has been extended to Friday 20th March.

    Histon & Impington Parish Council are looking for an Assistant Parish Ranger and an Assistant Parish Groundperson as part of their Operational Team. The Operational Team works to keep our village clean, safe and tidy, as well as maintaining and improving sporting and recreational facilities.

    The two roles are 15 hours per week or could be combined into a 30 hour per week post. The Parish Council is flexible depending on applicants. The salary is £9.58 per hour.

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