Category Archives: 2007

I hope yours will be one of the open minds attending the open meeting in the Village Hall on Wednesday 5th December.  The Knebworth Options Report, commissioned by the Parish Council – with the support of the Knebworth Village Trust … Continue reading →

Well, the results are in from our Summer Season and, in common with many other leisure and heritage attractions, they don’t make very pleasant reading.  After such a promising start at Easter – that sunshine seems a long time ago! … Continue reading →

In August’s Parish News we were warned to expect a consultation on North Herts District Council’s Development Control Policies and Preferred Options for the Local Development Framework to commence at the end of September.  I don’t know what the Regional … Continue reading →

The Home Office paid a surprise and welcome visit a couple of weeks ago, in the form of Vernon Coaker, Under-Secretary of State.  Mr Coaker visited Knebworth Park in the wake of the floods and foot & mouth outbreak to … Continue reading →

Following on from Mike Jones’ letter about the Cricket Club in last month’s edition, I’d like to say thank you to all those who have sent letters of support – and concern – about the initial Jubilee Park proposals.  We … Continue reading →

One of the suggestions made in the Parish Plan is that Knebworth House and Park could improve communications with the community, particularly regarding major events.  We’ve already made changes – this regular column in the Parish News is a direct … Continue reading →

What a fine document the Parish Plan is! – A great tribute to the hard work of all those involved over the last three and a half years, in particular Linda Brookes.  What stands this report apart from the Village … Continue reading →

When is a bouncy castle not a bouncy castle?  When it’s a bouncy dinosaur!  Popping her head between the parapets of Fort Knebwoth, ready to welcome you to the Adventure Playground this summer, is a brand new green dinosaur – … Continue reading →

Can you believe it?  It’s here already!  Our 2007 Summer Season kicks off at the end of this month and, as mentioned in the New Year issue, we will be holding a “Parish Open Day” on Sunday 25th March.  All … Continue reading →

In comments made in response to the Parish Plan, the point was raised that Knebworth Park has no attractions or facilities designed specifically for teenagers.  The Adventure Playground and the Dino Trail – and events like our Noddy Weekend (17th, … Continue reading →