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We’re now a Community Benefit Society!

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

We’re Official! Townend Field Ltd is Up and Running

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

A Big Turnout for Townend Field!

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

Let’s Talk About the Future of Townend Field

At the Great Ouseburn Parish Council meeting, the future of the currently privately owned Townend Field came up—and it got people thinking. Locals Graeme Jackson, Allison Wells, and Mark Bailey are really passionate about keeping this space special. They’d love