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Green spaces need saving…
they boost health and wellbeing and improve the environment
Somerton's big dream is to save Kirkham Street Field as a community green space
Somerton is a small Market Town in South Somerset trying to save this green space for the community and future generations.
So, what can this field do for the community of Somerton?
It gives everyone a chance to have fresh air, sunshine, peace, relaxation, community gardening and social interaction… a park for all ages and abilities.
It will also reduce Somerton’s carbon footprint and… give a home to threatened wildlife including garden birds, pollinating insects and native plants.
SO The Trust needs your help and support
Design Ideas
Possible designs for the Field as a community green space.
The layouts are intended to reflect the suggestions from the Public Consultation by providing variety and to suit all ages, abilities and tastes. Garden designers and wildlife experts also contributed their ideas:-
- Raised beds and sensory planting alongside pathways.
- Wheelchair friendly paths allowing access to as many features of the green space as possible.
- Opportunities for horticultural projects/inter generational community gardening.
- Initially the Field will remain as it is - an open green space - with the potential to develop all or some of the above ideas over time as funding allows.
- Maintenance is planned to be minimal.
Any queries, ideas or sketches can be directed to the Design Group of the Trustees of Kirkham Street Field Community Trust by email to info@kirkhamstreetfield.org.uk, or contact Judith Hurley - design group – 01458 273079
Donate
The Trust is now working to raise the money from businesses, individuals and grants locally and throughout the UK and beyond.
- Please donate with a gift of a lifetime or whatever you can spare.
- Every donation counts … big and small.
- £10 buys approximately one square-foot of the 1.5 acre field.
- 750 people donating £1000 each could buy the whole field.
- and 7500 people donating £100 each could buy the field.
Join this community to buy the last available green space in the town centre. This gift will benefit future generations in Somerton. If you live far away and care about climate change then join us by donating to save a simple field of grass and trees and more.
The clock is ticking...
Kirkham Street Field Community Trust is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation registered in England and Wales number 1185712. The principal office is 6 May Pole Knap, Somerton TA11 6HR.
Please donate with a gift of a lifetime or whatever you can spare
Ways to donate…
Step 1
By Bank Transfer
Kirkham Street Field Community Trust bank details are:
Account Name: Kirkham Street Field Community Trust
Sort Code: 60-83-01
Account Number: 20418119
Then please send your details to the Charity’s Treasurer by filling in Step 2 and Step 3 Gift Aid.
By Cheque
Make your cheque payable to Kirkham Street Field Community Trust and post to the Charity’s Treasurer, Gill Locke at 8 Glanvill Road, STREET, BA16 0TN.
Note The Trust would like to record your donation so please send your details in writing with your cheque OR electronically by filling in Step 2 and Step 3 Gift Aid.
By Cash
Donations can be accepted as before by George James - please see details in his window at their West Street Office.
Step 2 Your Details
Please provide your name, address, email address with the method of donation in the boxes below so that we can record your donation.
(Alternatively written details as listed can be posted to the Charity’s Treasurer, Gill Locke at 8 Glanvill Road, STREET, BA16 0TN.)
Step 3 Gift Aid Form
Make Your Donation Worth More
Please print off and return by post
Gift Aid Form
- NOTE TO DONORS:
- YOUR DATA will be protected by The Trust’s Data Protection and Privacy Policy and GDPR.
- SHOULD The Trust be unable to raise enough funds to acquire the field, donations by cheque and bank transfer will be returned to the donor’s account (NB: if you change account details please inform us by email or post to enable us to do this).
Contact
Call us to talk or offer help... please phone or email us
Email info@kirkhamstreetfield.org.uk
Margaret Chambers Chairperson 01458 272654
Andrew Foyne Vice Chairperson 01458 272879
Judith Hurley Secretary 01458 273079