Our Delivery Report
Funded on 09 November 2021 | Delivered on 07 December 2022
£4,308
RAISED
29
BACKERS
32
DAYS TO FUND
BIGGEST PLEDGE
£1,938
From Cheshire West and Chester Council
1000
people have visited this project!
661
New friends made
120 Volunteers involved
1 Community event created
donated £100
100% of backers think the project makes the area greener
100% of backers think the project makes the area more attractive
100% of backers think the project brings people together
2500 m2 of public or community space improved
100% of backers think the project makes the area more family friendly
donated £180
CWAC /Cllr Hogg donated £400
1000 plants planted
£4000 Revenue generated
20 m2 of habitat conserved
20 Regular Volunteer Work Sessions delivered
Cheshire West and Chester Council donated £1,227
2500 m2 of green space improved
100 Days volunteering opportunities
01 December 2022
Friends of Hampstons Well
Burton Parish MagazineThe Friends of Hampstons Well continue to make progress in restoring the ancient well of Burton\nand the surrounding Well Gardens in Station Road. Using funds from successful Lottery and Crowd-\nfunding bids the group have purchased tools and materials to enable them to plant native woodland\nplans and begin replacing and restoring the cobble setts that surround the spring pool.
More about our impact
The environment
It has helped to conserve a greenspace location where wildlife can flourish .It has natural habitats that will be maintained and encouraged and areas have been left wild to offer ground cover small animals and insects. Planting and encouragement of native species of plants, ferns and hedgerows will encourage biodiversity . Planting of 1000 native bluebell bulbs 2 birdboxes and 2 bat boxes have been located at the site. Breeding blue tits have been observed using the bird boxes and a number of bats have been observed flying around the site. Hilbre Scouts group is designing and constructing a Bug-hotel which will be placed at the entrance to the site . Native woodland plants have been planted including bluebells and snowdrops.
The local economy
Using local contractors for stonemasonry, and local building supply companies for building materials, local licenced village hall for fund-raising music events and supporting local Village Fair form promotional activities
Volunteering, jobs & education
Volunteers from the local community and other agencies have meet regularly to form working groups to clear the spring-pool, repair the cobble setts and and maintain the gardens. The Friends of Hampstons Well have liaised with Hilbre Scouts group and community to facilitate educational activities that promote the historical and environmental significance of the well.
Arts, culture & heritage
The project has improved the site as a valuable community resource steeped in local and ancient history. It has inspired local poets and bards. It’s location lends itself to the facilitation of poetry, photography and literary workshops. Traditions such as well-dressing can be promoted. Wirral Poets held a Poetry Picnic at the site in Summer 2022.
Activity, health and leisure
Groups of volunteers (3-30 individuals ) have attended regular volunteer sessions to carry out restoration and maintenance task. Volunteers have benefited from regular exercises and working outdoors in a natural environment, contributing positively to their community and engendering a sense of community spirit and pride. They have benefit from social interaction and connecting with others and it will help overcome social isolation. Some volunteers have said that the sessions have helped with their mental health after covid and bereavement experiences. Visitors to the site have benefit from being in a tranquil, calm setting enjoying nature. Children have explored, played and discovered. It has become a regular stop off point for walkers and cyclists.
