We need your help

Since April both Stella and I have had to accommodate significantly increased responsibilities as carers. This has left little or no time to complete the application process to register the garden as a Town Green. And without more voluntary input it remains a daunting task for just the two of us.

If you care about this long-established public space and could spare a few hours to help with the collection of evidence, it could make all the difference to the long-term future of the garden.

You can call me on 07595 591 852 or email me.

Mike Goodenough

Ice cream in the sunshine today

Stella Parkes

In support of the Town Green application

I support the application to make the Medieval Hall Courtyard Garden a Town Green and I have been using the garden for well over 10 years.

I frequently walk through the garden on my way into town because it is such an attractive route with always something new to look at. I often stop to talk to friends and acquaintances and we often discuss the garden and which plants are currently growing there. The garden has a timeless quality which encourages me to stop and enjoy my surroundings.  I particularly enjoy looking at the cherry tree through the seasons and have taken photographs to record the changes that happen to the tree as well as the flowers and plants growing around it.

I live in Trinity Ward and will be submitting the Evidence Questionnaire Form in in support of registration as a Town Green.

Ruth Pyecroft

Green shoots of spring

The courtyard garden space first thing yesterday morning. The flower beds are greening up nicely.

Stella Parkes

Home Town or Clone Town?

The Clone Town Britain Survey is designed by nef (the new economics foundation) to determine whether your town is a Clone Town indistinguishable from dozens of others around the country; or a genuine Home Town that is distinctive and recognisable as a unique place. The Clone Town Britain Survey is simple and can be used in any town in the UK. It should take no more than 30 minutes and can be completed while strolling along your local high street ... more

Mike Goodenough

Cherry blossom time

Tree just coming into blossom at the Medieval Hall courtyard garden Stroud yesterday.

Stella Parkes 

The economic value of public space

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Stella Parkes