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
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
