THE FRIENDS of Maypole Piece have provided an update on the campaign to save the historic green space in Wribbenhall which has been put up for sale.
The land has been at the centre of the community for generations but there are fears – depending on who buys it – that it could be developed
People of all ages have fond memories of the area – from the bonfire to celebrate the end of the Second World War and Major Webb riding his horse there on a Sunday to fetes and football matches on the hill. It also provides habitats for a wealth of local wildlife.
The Friends of the Maypole group wants to buy the land and place it in public trust ownership so it can be enjoyed by generations of people in Wribbenhall, Bewdley and the wider area for many years to come.
As part of the campaign, representatives of the Friends of Maypole Piece were able to speak at a Bewdley Town Council meeting on June 9 to ask for formal support and calling on the authority to give serious consideration to designating Maypole Piece as an official Green Space to preserve it for future generations.
Campaign latest
The Friends group has been informed that no decision has yet been made on Lot 1 (which contains the Maypole).
The group has been told it is seen as a credible group.
A spokesperson for the Friends of Maypole Piece said: “It is thanks to you all, we have shown we have huge support and can raise funds quickly, and in significant amounts.
“We remain hopeful that we can buy the Maypole element of Lot 1 and have asked the agent to speak to those who have made an offer on the lot, explain our vision and willingness to work together.”
The charity application is nearly ready for submission – the current timescale for the process is 28 days to six weeks.
Once the group has its charity number, it will have access to apply for a significant amount of funds.
Can you help?
The group still needs pledges from people and will be putting more about that on its Facebook page.
It also wants to be able to supply as much detail and interesting facts about the wildlife, flora and fauna on the Maypole and why it needs protecting.
Anyone with knowledge on the wildlife, flora and forna is urged to email: [email protected] by the end of tomorrow (Friday, June 27).
This will help the group with its submission to the Charity Commission.
A Friends spokesperson added: “Thanks as always for your amazing support we simply could not do this without you.”
Visit: friendsofthemaypole.co.uk or the ‘Friends of the Maypole’ Facebook page for more information and the latest updates.
