Skegby - Heritage Interpretation & Garden Project
September 2009 saw the launch a new heritage by The Skegby Appreciation Society. The trail which takes about 1 hour to complete is something the whole community can be proud of and highlights the historical points of interest Skegby has to offer.
The Trail has been put together by the Society with the help of funding from Ashfield District Council, WREN from the Landfill Communities Fund, and Nottinghamshire County Council’s Building Better Communities Fund.
The trail represents over two years hard work in its development from the first meeting where the idea evolved. In order to bring the trail to life the Skegby Appreciation Society has had to sort out the drainage problems of the troughs on Old Road before their restoration could begin.
The troughs have been cleared and railings erected for safety and preservation. The owners of the properties that feature on the trail have all given their consent for plaques to go on their properties and they have all now been put in place. We would like to thank all of them for allowing us to do this for our community.
Ian Bunting, chairman of Skegby Appreciation Society said “The Skegby Heritage Trail and the restoration works at Skegby Hall Gardens will benefit residents across Ashfield. The historical information will help raise everyone’s awareness of the local heritage we have to offer on our own doorstep and can be used for educational purposes.
With the launch of the trail we hope to bring back a pride in our community and help decrease the antisocial behaviour that has been increasing over the years. So we welcome all of our community to the launch event and hope to give Skegby a trail to be proud of.”
Ashfield District Council applied for the WREN grant and managed the project on behalf of the society. A trail leaflet is available in the village, but for more details please click on the link for The Skegby Appreciation Society.
