The council just officially walked back their plan to seize our land and remove the dairy herd. We saved the farm because we refused to let them ignore our community. Keep an eye on the council meeting minutes next month to ensure they actually follow through on this commitment.
The council are wanting to take back 40% of the farm (also known as S.A.N.G which stands for Suitable Alternitive Natural Greenspace) and turn it into dog walking sites. Although the council aren't going to take all of it back, the farm can not keep running without all of the space and if it is taken back the number of animals will be limited and the business will not be able to run anymore. Another thing the council are wanting to go ahead with is getting rid of all of the dairy heard, however to operate as a farm we are needing to use them for dairy products and selling them. That result is my dad and his brothers losing their jobs and us having to move and it has been a family run business for generations passed down from his dad and has been in business for a long time. There is already Upton country Park which is used for dog walkers and even closer is the Upton woods which is also great to use. by setting up this page and proving that these extra dog walking sites aren't what is needed or what people want, there could still be a chance that we will be able to keep operating as a farm and not have our houses taken away from us, would really aprreciate if you will sign this petition thankyou
We just hit 500 signatures to save the farm. Now take your phone and text three friends to get them to sign this today.
Reached 500 supporters
July 25, 2013
Reached 100 supporters
July 23, 2013
July 22, 2013
We are getting near our first milestone and need a final push to hit the target. Text three neighbors right now and ask them to sign the page. The council is paying attention so keep this momentum moving forward.
9 Comments
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Fay
8 years ago
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I am a dog walker but the park needs to keep this darm im 57 and it has always been a farm please leave it as it is
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David Drane
12 years ago
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Apparently decision made and going ahead, is there still something that can be done to stop this nadness of replacing the most natural activities with a man made leisure activity that can be done anywhere. i.e walking a dog
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Mark Obi
12 years ago
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STOP THE MADNESS. we have enough parks already. keep the cows and keep the families in their homes.
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Sarah Bryant
13 years ago
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This farm is part of what makes our local area so special. Why destroy a working family farm for something we already have plenty of elsewhere?
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Dave Ross
13 years ago
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Leave the farm alone! We dont need more dog walking fields when the current farm provides so much more for the community.
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Linda Day
13 years ago
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my kids have gone to this farm for years. its heartbreaking to think it might close down just for a few extra paths. please rethink this.
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Angela Dilley
11 years ago
One of the most beautiful walks in my area. Please keep it that way.
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Angela Dilley
11 years ago
One of the most beautiful walks in my area. Please keep it that way.
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The council just officially walked back their plan to seize our land and remove the dairy herd. We saved the farm because we refused to let them ignore our community. Keep an eye on the council meeting minutes next month to ensure they actually follow through on this commitment.
The council are wanting to take back 40% of the farm (also known as S.A.N.G which stands for Suitable Alternitive Natural Greenspace) and turn it into dog walking sites. Although the council aren't going to take all of it back, the farm can not keep running without all of the space and if it is taken back the number of animals will be limited and the business will not be able to run anymore. Another thing the council are wanting to go ahead with is getting rid of all of the dairy heard, however to operate as a farm we are needing to use them for dairy products and selling them. That result is my dad and his brothers losing their jobs and us having to move and it has been a family run business for generations passed down from his dad and has been in business for a long time. There is already Upton country Park which is used for dog walkers and even closer is the Upton woods which is also great to use. by setting up this page and proving that these extra dog walking sites aren't what is needed or what people want, there could still be a chance that we will be able to keep operating as a farm and not have our houses taken away from us, would really aprreciate if you will sign this petition thankyou
We just hit 500 signatures to save the farm. Now take your phone and text three friends to get them to sign this today.
Reached 500 supporters
July 25, 2013
Reached 100 supporters
July 23, 2013
July 22, 2013
We are getting near our first milestone and need a final push to hit the target. Text three neighbors right now and ask them to sign the page. The council is paying attention so keep this momentum moving forward.
9 Comments
F
Fay
8 years ago
Featured
I am a dog walker but the park needs to keep this darm im 57 and it has always been a farm please leave it as it is
D
David Drane
12 years ago
Featured
Apparently decision made and going ahead, is there still something that can be done to stop this nadness of replacing the most natural activities with a man made leisure activity that can be done anywhere. i.e walking a dog
M
Mark Obi
12 years ago
Featured
STOP THE MADNESS. we have enough parks already. keep the cows and keep the families in their homes.
S
Sarah Bryant
13 years ago
Featured
This farm is part of what makes our local area so special. Why destroy a working family farm for something we already have plenty of elsewhere?
D
Dave Ross
13 years ago
Featured
Leave the farm alone! We dont need more dog walking fields when the current farm provides so much more for the community.
L
Linda Day
13 years ago
Featured
my kids have gone to this farm for years. its heartbreaking to think it might close down just for a few extra paths. please rethink this.
A
Angela Dilley
11 years ago
One of the most beautiful walks in my area. Please keep it that way.
A
Angela Dilley
11 years ago
One of the most beautiful walks in my area. Please keep it that way.
I am a dog walker but the park needs to keep this darm im 57 and it has always been a farm please leave it as it is