This piece of land was purchased by the Parish Council, thus providing a valuable new amenity in the countryside. It is well-used by people from this parish and surrounding areas, attracting walkers, dog-walkers, birdwatchers, and those interested in our local flora and fauna.
The meadow is just that – a meadow – and not manicured parkland. Pathways through the meadow are cut from time to time, but do watch out for nettles and brambles in some areas. The Environment Agency and the Parish Council want to keep the meadow as a natural amenity, allowing wildflowers and wildlife to flourish.
Over the past three years the Climate Change Group have planted the Jubilee Copse and a Community Orchard as well as a number of individual specimen trees in the meadows. Willow has been planted to try and strengthen the river bank – although this may not last as it is popular with our beaver friends!