Jul 9, 2014
Work Begins
One of our first tasks was to clear along the hedgerows in the cornfield. Here is a “before” photo prior to work commencing.
Jul 7, 2014
Wildflowers at Entrance to the Cornfield
As part of our project we have planted wildflowers to attract Bees etc. Here is a photo of the wildflowers planted at the entrance to the field.
Mar 5, 2014
Thankyou
May 16th 2013 A big thank you for cutting The Cornfield to:- John Reece Plant Hire Tel: 01291420306 Mob: 07831306700
Mar 5, 2014
First Cut is the Deepest
May 16th 2013 First Cut is the Deepest. Stage one, cutting the grass, underway. Spot the “Big Kid” on the tractor!!
Mar 5, 2014
Grass
Having the grass cut in The Cornfield this week. A small start but at last, after over 12 months of talking, things are starting to happen.
Mar 5, 2014
April 15th 2013
Presented our project to the Recreation Hall Committee and received their backing and best wishes for our ideas.
Mar 5, 2014
April 9th 2013
Held a meeting with Peter Fox, Mike Moran and Mark Harry to discuss the way forward for The Cornfield Project. Great news. We received confirmation that we had got the lease on the field subject to no objections in 10 days from the date of the meeting. Exciting times, things seem to be happening at(…)
Mar 5, 2014
April 3rd 2013
Result! Following a presentation delivered by Mike Fuller and Paul Lovell we are told we have been successful and will receive £2500 towards our Picnic/Seating Area Project. Many thanks to Monmouthshire Housing Association and their “Love Where You Live” scheme. No news from Mon CC yet. Is no news good news?
Mar 5, 2014
March 2013
Received good news. Our application for a grant from “Love Where You Live” has been accepted and we are required to make a presentation of our plans on April 3rd. That day is going to prove very important to our project it seems.
Mar 5, 2014
February 2013
Another frustrating month but had some good news towards the end of the month that, our application for a rental grant on the lease had been accepted, and our application for a 25 year lease would be put before the full cabinet of the council on April 3rd.
