Our Green Space Case Studies - take a look and be inspired!

Our Green Space Case Studies - take a look and be inspired!

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Now nearing the end of its final year, the Our Green Space project has enabled five communities in Asby, Barrow-in-Furness, Burgh by Sands, Newbiggin (Penrith) and Wasdale to undertake a mixture of physical improvements, as well as education and celebratory events centered around their local green spaces. It also provided training and resources to many other communities across the county about how to protect and care for their town and village greens.

Led by Friends of the Lake District, and ACTion with Communities in Cumbria, Our Green Space's achievements include: creating a brand new village green with pond, wetland and sports areas at Burgh by Sands, to turning a derelict old railway site into a community garden in Barrow in Furness. A 113 year old listed maypole was renovated and resited at Wasdale village green. Ancient village wells were restored at Newbiggin, and an annual well-dressing festival begun in Asby.

The Our Green Space Case Studies book highlights the key issues the groups faced in their quest to restore, protect, develop and enjoy their local green spaces. It captures many of the achievements made and provides tips and information for anyone wanting to undertake similar work in their community.

Several resources have been produced as part of the project and all are available from Friends of the Lake District, including easy to read guides to managing open green spaces, gaining legal protection, and managing them for wildlife. For a copy of the Our Green Space Case studies book, the Community Green Space: Essential Green Infrastructure advocacy pamphlet, the Open Space Guides or an Outdoor Education pack please contact carol-douglas@fld.org.uk or call 01539 720788. All documents are also downloadable from www.ourgreenspace.org.uk.