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Restore the Ancient Well of Burton published their Delivery Report!2 years ago
By FRIENDS OF HAMPSTONS WELL (BURTON)
We want to restore an ancient well and community woodland garden, preserving a site of historic and environmental importance and improving a community resource for educational and cultural activities
The restoration of an ancient well, spring-pool and garden will; •create a natural, tranquil setting for visitors and the local community to enjoy •engage the community through volunteering; and •provide a resource for educational activities and small-scale cultural events; The well, spring-pool and community garden are located in a secluded amphitheater grove close to the village of Burton and River Dee. Historically, it was the main source of water for the village and in earlier times it is thought that the spring provided for the Iron Age fort at Burton Point. Today, it is on a popular walking route and the Well will provide another point of interest on a route linking Burton Point, the marshes, Burton village and Manor and the nearby RSPB reserve. It is also on the Cheshire regional cycle route The restoration will create an accessible, tranquil setting for relaxation and contemplation as well as a place of creative inspiration for artists, poets and for children to play.
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Why it's a great idea:
Restoration of the well, spring-pool and community garden will ; . provide safer access for visitors to enjoy a place of natural beauty and historical interest . individuals and groups will benefit from the health and well-being aspects of being in a tranquil, natural setting . volunteers working on site to restore and maintain the community garden will benefit from social interaction and active exercise . the well site will provide a resource for play and educational opportunities for children through engagement with local schools; . the community will benefit from a resource for social and cultural events such as poetry readings and art workshops . increasing awareness of local history and create an enhanced sense of belonging and community
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As our campaign draws to a close in 2 days time, The Friends of Hampstons Well would like to give a final and resounding THANK YOU to all our wonderful, generous backers. Your support will enable the Friends to continue with the restoration work at the Well and Community Garden in the New Year . We will be finishing the clearance of the Spring pool, fixing the cobble setts, getting some native bulbs planted as well as continuing with the general maintenance work. We hope you will all visit us soon, maybe come along to our regular volunteer sessions on the first Saturday and third Thursday of the month 10.30-12.30 (weather permitting) to help out or just come along for a chat. You would be most welcome. Please visit our Face Book Page too and follow our progress at Friends of Hampstons Well (Burton). Thank you again ... your good will and generosity has lifted our spirits and fueled our determination knowing that we have your support......
Whoop, 30 people have pledged since fundraising began!
Amazing News....thanks to the generous contributions from all of you and we have only gone and done it... the generous donations from people yesterday pushed us closer and closer ...and now our target has been reached YAAAYY !!! THANK YOU This will enable us to continue with the restoration work- in the first instance finishing off the spring-pool clearance and then to repair and restore the cobble setts around the pool. The campaign will continue till Sunday 12th December as any over-funding we receive will be put to good use- fixing the sandstone walls and drainage systems . Thank you all again..keep spreading the word ..
Brilliant news, thanks everyone!
Thank you to all those who volunteered to take part in the first BIG DIG of the Millennium to clear the spring-pond. As well as Friends of Hampstons Well , we had members of the local community and support from CWAC Greenspace officer , Tim Lloyd, as well as Gwyn and Duncan from Quest/ ENGIE . It was a great few days of hard work but great fun , all helped along by Shelia's lovely lemon drizzle cake and Banana bread which kept us all going. This event was assisted by much appreciated pre-campaign funding from Councillor Hogg . Thank you every one who supported this event , you are all amazing...
Thank you to all the wonderful backers who have made pledges to support our campaign to Restore the Ancient Well and Community garden at Burton. The pledges we received yesterday from CWAC Crowd Fund and Covid Recovery Fund have given our campaign a tremendous boost and the generous pledges received today from Emma Harrop and Jackie Weaver have put us in touching distance of the final target....thank you ALL for your kindness and support....
How will the money be spent?Target (inc. fees) £4,159
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Target (inc. fees) £4,159
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The project will be managed by the Friends of Hampstons Well – an established group comprising of local people with a keen interest in the local environment and its history. Following restoration, the group will work in partnership with Cheshire West and Cheshire Council to ensure ongoing management of the project , including:
Project Owner: FRIENDS OF HAMPSTONS WELL (BURTON) The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.
Contractor: P&ABenbow Ltd The team responsible for building or installing the project.
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