We were back on the telly today! Trustee Graeme Jackson gave an update on our campaign to BBC Look North, sharing just how far we’ve come—and how close we are to crossing the finish line. This is it… the final
Take a look at this stunning photo shared by the headteacher of Great Ouseburn Community Primary School—a rainbow stretching right across Townend Field! Could there be gold at the end? Maybe! But here’s the thing… we can’t find out until
Are you following us on Facebook or Instagram? Then here’s a super easy way to help the campaign—change your profile picture to our campaign image and show the world you’re backing the bid to save Townend Field! It only takes
A huge thank you to the amazing Friends of Great Ouseburn Primary School (FOGOS) for putting on a brilliant Valentine’s Disco! The kids had a blast—and they raised an incredible £1,000 for the Upper Ouse Conservation Trust. This is what
The amazing staff and children at Great Ouseburn Community Primary School have created a truly heartwarming video—and you have to see it. In it, pupils stand in front of Townend Field, sharing their hopes, dreams, and brilliant ideas for what
Dame Judi Dench teams up with Bronte ancestor to help battle to save beauty spot from developers after Labour bid to build 1.5million UK homes. Two female cultural icons from past and present are helping villagers in a race against
What a day! We were thrilled to welcome Phil Bodner and the BBC Look North team to Great Ouseburn Community Primary School and Townend Field to shine a spotlight on our campaign. They chatted with pupils, parents, and trustee Graeme
We’ve got something really special lined up! With kind permission from the landowners, our trustee Graeme Jackson is now leading guided walks around Townend Field—and they’re already proving a hit! Our first walk kicked off today, and the feedback was
There is a proposed community buyout for 20 acres of land in Great Ouseburn for the purpose of education and nature. 6 lots of land are up for sale, with this field being one of those lots. However the site
Wow—we were absolutely blown away by the turnout and support at our final public meeting at the village hall. It was very well attended and the energy in the room was incredible! We heard inspiring words from trustee David Lloyd,
Dame Judi Dench has called for support to save a 20-acre site of natural interest that is currently for sale. The actress has given her voice to an appeal to buy Townend Field in Great Ouseburn, near Harrogate, so the
It’s here! Our official campaign prospectus is ready—and it now includes a very special, last-minute addition: a quote from Dame Judi Dench herself! If you want the full story on why we’re working so hard to save Townend Field—for the
DAME Judi Dench has given her support to try and save and important part of North Yorkshire’s landscape with Brontë connections. Townend Field, which has been designated a site of interest for nature conservation, was drawn by Anne Brontë when
A huge shoutout to Helen and Andrew Haynes for going the extra mile—leafleting the villages and reaching out to over 50 local businesses asking for donations. Amazing effort! Now it’s over to you—every household in Great and Little Ouseburn should
Dame Judi Dench, speaking on a special video she recorded just for the Upper Ouse Conservation Trust. Dame Judi Dench has strong connections to the area and when she heard about the campaign she was happy to lend her support
We had a very special guest at one of our core team meetings this evening —Ethan, age 6, who came along to support his Mum (our social media volunteer). Ethan was so excited about the idea of saving Townend Field
We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome Kate Yates to the Upper Ouse Conservation Trust team! Kate’s a wildlife and conservation expert and works with the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust—but she’s joining us as a local resident and parent at the village school,
We’ve got a new face on the team! Rich Little, a local from Great Ouseburn (and a whiz with numbers as a professional accountant!), has officially joined the Upper Ouse Conservation Trust as our trustee and treasurer. We’re so grateful
Big news—Townend Field Ltd has officially transformed into a Community Benefit Society, and we’re now called the Upper Ouse Conservation Trust! What does that mean? Well, it means we’re now set up to do exactly what we set out to
Exciting news—Townend Field Ltd is now official! We’re all set up and registered with Companies House, and we’re thrilled to have Tim Gifford, David Lloyd, and Graeme Jackson on board as directors. A huge shoutout to Nik and Lesley at
Wow—what a night! On 25th July 2024, we held the first public meeting about Townend Field at Great Ouseburn Village Hall, and over 130 people showed up. The room was buzzing with energy, and it was clear that the community
