Cheadle Green Timeline

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2012Barnes Walker appointed to redesign Cheadle Green for Cheadle Civic Society

02.2014Work begins on site PHASE ONE- New pond and historic outbuildings

08.2014Bespoke metal railings installed, following the historic boundary wall to the hall.

03.2015Ocklestone Memorial to be

repositioned to the front of Cheadle Green

05.2015Grand opening

03.2014Archaeoloical dig begins followed by watching brief

05.2014Cheadle Hall archaeological excavation

06.2012Masterplan approved

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04.2014Information boards installed

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04.2014New pond built and planted

04.2014On site services moved

04.2014‘Scotch Bob’ oak carving begins

04.2014PHASE 2-

Cheadle Green

04.2014PHASE 3-

Cheadle Hall Gardens

“A wood sculpture made out

of 1 log has been made in my

village. Love it!!!! Meet Scotch

Bob!!!!”

Becky Reding

“Finished wood sculpture

of #scotchbob on Cheadle

Village green, he used to drive

the horse drawn bus through

cheadle”

Dikko

“Just driven past and he looks

amazing :-) #scotchbob”

Elen

“A superb transformation:

through the power of the

chainsaw and the artistic

eye…a very impressive and

characterful centre-piece for

Cheadle Green.”

Micheal Turner Garden Buzz Magazine

04.2014Newts moved to new pond

05.2014Old 1960’s concretepond broken up. 05.2014

Bespoke oak bollards commissioned

05.2013Public Consultation

06.2013Planning application submitted

03.2013Andy Burgess

commissioned to carve Scotch Bob

10.2013Planning

application approved

12.2013Discharge

of planning conditions

01.2014 Phasing/programme confi rmed

02.2014Tree works commence

03.2014Inform services providers of commencement of works

01.2014Local press informed

01.2014Engaged CDM-C and project notigied to Health & Safety Executive

09.2014 Barnes Walker runs best selfi e competition with Scotch Bob #scotchbobselfi e

01.2014SMART (South Manchester Archaeological

Research Team) engaged

2012Cheadle Green (Pre-2012)

08.2014Cheadle Green

(During Photos)

04.2014The ‘kings Bench’ a bespoke centerpiece for The Green commissioned

07.2014The ‘kings Bench’installed around the Green

06.2014 Oak bollards installed

The Green was often a mud bath.

Animals were allowed to graze

and markets/fairs, travelling showmen, bear

baiting etc. occupied the

green.

1756Cheadle Hall was built

1810 Act of Parliament allowed manorial Lords of Cheadle to enclose any remaining commons or wasteland this included Cheadle Green.

1875Stumps/posts installed around the

green to stop constant visits and caravans and menageries

1880 James Telford aka “Scotch Bob” started driving his horse drawn carriage service

between Cheadle and Manchester

1889 The Ocklestone memorial and drinking fountain is erected near Cheadle Green in honour of Robert Ockleston, a local doctor

1898Scotch Bob sets a British record for

driving 60,000 miles in a horse drawn carriage

A local character/ legend Scotch Bob d.1929

1932James Watts conveyed the ownership of Cheadle Green to the people of Cheadle

04.20147no New cherry trees planted around the edge of the green

06.2014Internet goes crazy for Scotch Bob #scotchbob #cheadlegreen

1958Cheadle Hall was demolished and the land opened up for public use as an extension

to the original Cheadle Green

1960Last regeneration of Cheadle Green and

a new pond built05.2012Historic Connections - The Hall, Driveway, Stables, Boundary wall, Gate posts, Historic Green

1967Ocklestone Memorial moved to

Queens Gardens from the junction of Stockport/ Manchester Road

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09.2014Lighting columns arrive on site

10.2014Top wearing course to be installed on pathway

12.2014Christmas market at the Green.

Cheadle Green1750 to 2015

09.2014

2015

02.2013Cheadle Green logo designed by Barnes Walker

Excellent plans, preserves local history and extends

green space- Mr J. Pollard

It’s wonderful to see regeneration whilst refl ecting

history. - Sophie

Plans look great and should really reinvigorate the

village - Mr L. Ward

The plans will marry our history and our modern

needs together to make a beautiful space for our

community – Mrs L. Campbell

Can’t wait sounds amazing fi nally a place to sit in

Cheadle – unknown

Sounds like a vast improvement on the current

situation and a thoughtful restoration of a public

space- Mr M. Verling

100% in support- Cheadle needs a boost ! Mr D. Morgan

A wonderful idea and what the village needs to give

it back its identity- Dave Smith

Great idea- Cheadle is a lovely village with a great

community of people who will make use of this

facility – Katherine and Spencer

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