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
The Community Trust was set up in October 2019 and the Trustees have worked on fundraising and have investigated all available options with the support and encouragement of the community to protect Kirkham Street Field as a green space for the people of Somerton.
Our aim was to raise the community price set by Somerset County Council of £750K by December 31st 2020.
Raising funds became difficult once lockdown started in late March 2020 and several events had to be cancelled. The Trust has so far raised just over £130,000 through direct donations and promises including £25,000 from STC and a grant of £12,500 awarded by SSDC.
Early in 2021 a third party contacted the Trust about a possible way forward. We are now pleased to have the opportunity to work with this non-profit making organisation who are keen to explore the best way forward to fulfill the community’s wishes and the Objective of the Trust by:-
The proposal, if acceptable to the community and of course SCC, will protect two thirds of the field as a community green space. The remaining third would be used as a sustainable community housing scheme.
After over two years, the Trustees are excited to have the possibility of a viable way forward.
Following the successful Public Meeting on February 17th, please click below to access the Information Leaflet:
Leaflet from Kirkham Street Field town meeting Feb '22YOUR CHANCE TO COME AND GET INVOLVED IN THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT PROCESS AS TO HOW OUR FIELD COULD LOOK AND BE USED IN THE FUTURE
BEGINNING THE JOURNEY! – THE FIRST WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD ON MAY 18TH
VENUE: Parish Rooms
TIMES: 3.30pm OR 6.30pm to last
approximately one hour each
The purpose of this workshop is the first step at the start of the design and development process so that members of the community have the opportunity to steer key decisions, help champion the project and help make ideas a reality.
The aim is to introduce green space and community housing concepts relevant to Somerton, and will include how the space is used, views, designs for landscaping, types of housing and materials used.
Tea and coffee will be provided.
For further information contact the Trustees
Kirkham Street Field is a simple agricultural field which has served Somerton for at least a hundred years as a Fair Ground, Cricket Pitch and School playing field.
This diagram illustrates possible features that could be included in two thirds of the field.
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:-
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
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.
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.
Donations can be accepted as before by George James - please see details in his window at their West Street Office.
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.)
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Please print off and return by post
Gift Aid Form
Email info@kirkhamstreetfield.org.uk
Current Trustees
Judith Hurley Secretary 01458 273079
Gill Locke Treasurer 07592 083543
John Dippie 07532 247852
Mo Fletcher 07718 920198
Sue Standen