Vision and Projects

Phase 1: Preliminary Site Improvements

In March 2020, we secured a grant from the Big Lottery Fund to meet the costs of site enclosure, site surveys and the creation of a new access with a temporary vehicle hard-standing area. In November 2020, a further grant was secured from the Postcode Lottery Fund to install a circulatory footpath around the large fishing pond in the main field. 

 

Phase 2: Further Site Improvements

In recent years a series of projects have been completed and further improvements are on the way to enhance and develop the site including:

 - Hedge and tree planting

 - Fencing

 - Signs for both the Main Field and Cricket Pond site

 - Donations Board

 - Commemorative benches and semi-mature trees

 - Nature Trail (Spring 2024)

 - Sensory Trail (Spring 2024)

 - Butterfly Garden (Spring 2024)

 - Peace Garden (funding bid underway)

 - Rainbow Trail (funding bid underway)

 - Amphitheatre (funding bid underway)

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Phase 3 The Lodge

In partnership with Groundwork Greater Manchester, the Charity intends to apply for a further grant from the Big Lottery Fund to build a community lodge for recreation, wildlife and wellness as well as safe access for visitors to the Duck Pond.