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Closed 15/05/2024

Welbeck Rd Wall Renovation Fund

The Mansfield Woodhouse Millennium Green are raising money to renovate a section of the wall that runs along Welbeck Road, NG199JY

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Closed 15/05/2024

The Millennium Green is a green oasis in an increasingly urban environment & lies on the edge of the old part of the original village of Mansfield Woodhouse. It was bought for the community in 2000 with National Lottery funding distributed by the Countryside Agency. This scheme was designed to celebrate the start of the new millennium and in total 245 Greens were created across the country. The Green is managed for wildlife and the community and since its creation, paths have been laid, pedestrian access created, seats installed, a Tool Store built, a community orchard planted and wildflower areas developed. The Green is important for wildlife being neutral grassland overlaying Magnesian limestone making it valuable for biodiversity. A survey found 13 different varieties of grass, creating feeding & breeding opportunities for a variety of invertebrates that form the base of the natural food chain. The Green is also an important resource for local people as it provides peace& tranquillity and an opportunity to see nature first hand virtually on their doorstep. Being able to spend time in a green space is of proven benefit for people’s mental health & general wellbeing. Also, as the Green lies on a slope it offers great sledging opportunities, snow permitting. The Green is cared for by a small team of dedicated people who give up their time to look after & develop the Green. We are entirely voluntary, receive no statuary backing and have to raise all our own funding.

Story

The roots of two trees, together with 2022's drought followed by heavy rains caused damage to the Millennium Green’s boundary wall with Welbeck Road. The trees were removed early this year and the wall is now stable, but a 10m length needs repair.

Locally quarried Magnesian Limestone buildings & walls are a feature of the built environment in Woodhouse, some dating back over 300 years. They deserve to be preserved as they give the place character. However, too few are listed and many have been lost or reduced as part of building projects. We do not know the origins of our wall, but we have evidence that it was moved to its current position in 1937 when the road was widened.

The cost of renovating this wall will cost in the region of £7000. We have some reserves, but nowhere near enough to cover all the cost. We are therefore appealing to our friends and supporters who value the Millennium Green to contribute to our Welbeck Road Wall Renovation Fund. All donations, large or small will be gratefully received.

Thank you.

Donation summary

Total
£185.00
+ £33.75 Gift Aid
Online
£185.00
Offline
£0.00
Direct
£185.00
Fundraisers
£0.00

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