Site Visits
· Jealott’s Hill Community Landshare Project
Please bring ideas for future visits.
Minutes:
Forum members went on an inspirational site visit to Jealott’s Hill Community Landshare, a six acre [multi-purpose] garden for community use.
Between Bracknell and Maidenhead off the A330, the gardens were enjoyed by the local community supporting each other on horticultural activities and creating a haven for wildlife for all to enjoy. Sharing skills and produce was at the heart of the project, with local groups and individuals growing fruit, vegetables, other plants and enhancing biodiversity.
The project is a partnership between Bracknell Forest Homes, Bracknell Town Council, Warfield Parish Council and Syngenta. The land is owned by Syngenta and leased for community use.
To join, participate, sponsor or donate to the gardens, please contact David Putt, Project Manager, on 07867 695931, jealottshilllandshare@gmail.com or visit www.jealottshilllandshare.org.uk
It was suggested that Jealott’s Hill Community Landshare could be visited again in a year’s time.
Other suggestions for site visits included: the Redoubts at Swinley Forest, South Hill Park when the new sculpture trail was established, and Wellington College with its Grade II listed buildings including a guided tour. Cllr Brossard offered to make enquiries regarding the Wellington College site visit and let Rose know the outcome.
(Action: Cllr Brossard)
The latest events programme run by the Parks and Countryside Service has been published on BFCs website. There were a number of events that members might be interested in attending, such as the guided tour of Pope’s Manor and grounds, which were only open to the public once a year. This was a bookable event.