Issue 4
June, 2024
THE BEARER
Business News Harwood Park News
We are constantly updating the grounds at Harwood Park by introducing not only new trees, but also replacing existing ones. Over the first weekend in April one such project was undertaken. To remove the box hedging (Buxus) from the main drive and outside of the office and replace it with Japanese Holly (Ilex Crenata). The box caterpillar or box moth has become a major pest, ruining topiary and hedges in a matter of days, originating in Asia the moth is now present across much of the UK.
Staff Updates
BUSINESS NEWS
Buxus Hedge Row Before The New Japanese Holly all in place The holly will soon be trimmed back to the box shape and with the introduction of the Austin’s Natural Burial Park, we have updated the three maps in the grounds. (one shown below)
The grounds team hard at work placing the Japanese Holly
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Small copies of the map are available for visitors to take. These are sited not only by the new display boards but also in the waiting room and coffee lounge.
Message from Claire… As we move into June, we are focussed on the muchanticipated summer months. Our Groundsmen at Harwood Park are busy renewing, developing and maintaining our extensive Memorial Gardens. Other major projects continue including the new Groundsmen’s building and the ongoing development of our new Head Office in Stevenage High Street. We have introduced several initiatives to support bereaved families through the grief journey and details of these are featured in this edition of ‘The Bearer’. We welcome new members of staff to our Team and celebrate the successes and milestones of existing members, with educational achievements, work anniversaries and significant birthdays. I hope you enjoy catching up on news from Austin’s and Harwood Park.
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