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Closed 22/08/2017
Iʼve raised £862 to help fund the 'Save the Garden House Farm' planning decision appeal
- Funded on Tuesday, 22nd August 2017
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The Garden House Farm, Marple, is a non-profit community project relying solely on donations. It provides free entry to all so that they can come and enjoy the animals, the play areas, the woodland walk and the riverside café. The farm is used by families, educational establishments from across Greater Manchester and has an onsite nursery.
The project was set up by Kevin Swindells, who bought the land, that was previously used as a tip. After many hours and a great level of personal expense, Kevin has successfully built the project on the meadow area and now uses the old tip site as the car park. The site also hosts the remains of the Garden House, built by Samuel Oldknow in the 1700s, a celebrated local figure and the driving force behind the industrialisation in the local area.
In recent weeks, the Garden House Farm has faced closure after Stockport Council rejected two planning applications submitted, one of which was to return the remains of the Garden House to its former glory in the form of an exhibition centre. The applications waited for over two years for a final decision and as a result a site closure notice was issued.
The Garden House Farm received an outpouring of public support and obtained over 5,000 signatures on a petition to overturn the councils decision. As a result of this, Kevin Swindells felt assured that the community values the project as much as he does and has decided to launch an appeal against the decision.
The Garden House Farm is a non-profit organisation, with the appeal costs likely to exceed £20,000 if the case goes to public appeal, the 'Save The Garden House' appeal has been created to start funding the initial stages of the appeal process.
All funds will go towards keeping the farm open for the social, economical and environmental benefits that it provides to the surrounding communities.
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8 years agoThank you so much to all of those that have donated. In just one day we have achieved 5% of the target!
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40
Carol Storey
Aug 21, 2017
It would be an outrage if the council close the farm. Keep strong the public are behind you.
£10.00
Anonymous
Aug 13, 2017
£10.00
Anonymous
Aug 13, 2017
Mike & Agnes
Aug 12, 2017
We hope you can keep this terrific project going.
£10.00
Julie Edwardson
Aug 12, 2017
Good luck and hope you are around for many years to come x
£10.00
Anonymous
Aug 12, 2017
A fantastic community facility that's great for all, especially as it provides a place for our children and young people to grow and develop through volunteering.
£100.00
Anonymous
Aug 7, 2017
£10.00
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