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Update - January 2024
Happy New Year. I have recently met with the land manager for an update on upcoming works to the fields. They plan to top the grass and...
milesponder82
Jan 10, 20241 min read
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Activity on the Fields this week
We have all noticed a lot of activity on and surrounding the fields this week. Naturally this has caused a large amount of concern for...
milesponder82
Sep 27, 20221 min read
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Harvesting, Ploughing, Spraying & Soil Conditioning
What changes we have seen over recent months across the fields. This is the first year that anything has been planted and grown on the...
milesponder82
Sep 23, 20221 min read
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A Sunset Flight Around The Fields
A stunning video of the fields taken from the air on a sunny June evening. This is a fine example of why these precious green fields need...
milesponder82
Jul 7, 20221 min read
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Possibly The Last Time The Fields Were Harvested
With the weather improving its clear that something is growing in the fields. I was informed by the landowners that it's Wheat. It's most...
milesponder82
Mar 31, 20221 min read
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Scaffolding Around The Telephone Mast Disguised As A Tree
Scaffolding was erected around the telecom mast disguised as a tree on the north side of the fields on Sunday 12th March 2022. A...
milesponder82
Mar 23, 20221 min read
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HERTSMERE COUNCIL DECLARE THE DRAFT LOCAL PLAN HAS BEEN SHELVED
Following a full council meeting yesterday, Cllr Morris Bright announced that the draft local plan has been shelved. Congratulations to...
milesponder82
Jan 27, 20221 min read
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Today Is The Final Day To Comment On Hertsmere's Draft Local Plan
Thank you to everyone that has commented and objected to try and save the land north of Farm Way from being included in Hertsmere's next...
milesponder82
Dec 6, 20211 min read
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There Is Only Two Days Remaining To Comment On The Draft Local Plan
This is what we all stand to lose if they concrete over our beautiful Green Belt in Hertsmere.
milesponder82
Dec 4, 20211 min read
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ACT NOW & MAKE SURE YOU ARE HEARD BY HERTSMERE COUNCIL
With just over one week to go before the draft local plan consultation period closes, we have a very limited time to make a difference....
milesponder82
Nov 27, 20211 min read
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SOME MORE BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS
These were sent to me by a local resident yesterday who walks on the fields all year round and has been for years. I thought I would...
milesponder82
Nov 17, 20211 min read
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REMINDER - You Only Have Until The 6th December 2021
There are only three weeks remaining to submit your comments and objections about Hertsmeres draft local plan. There are a number of...
milesponder82
Nov 14, 20211 min read
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THIS IS WHY WE ARE ALL DOING SO MUCH TO RAISE AWARENESS
Love the website. Didn't know about what was going on until I saw the "estate agent" type boards. Really great idea and definitely got a...
milesponder82
Oct 31, 20211 min read
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Sowing The Seeds
The tractors were back out on the fields again today. I managed to speak with one of the drivers and he confirmed they are going to be...
milesponder82
Oct 28, 20211 min read
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We Will Continue To Walk
On Sunday, a number of residents gathered outside the shops on Bournehall Road and went on a community walk around the fields. This...
milesponder82
Oct 19, 20211 min read
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Stunning From The Ground, Spectacular From The Sky
We have all been devastated to see the fields being ploughed for the first time in decades this week. A local resident has taken some...
milesponder82
Oct 14, 20211 min read
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People Are Already Talking
Six 'estate agent' style boards have been put up today on some roads surrounding the fields. More will follow but it took a bit longer...
milesponder82
Oct 9, 20211 min read
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The Fields Should Be Saved For Future Generations To Enjoy
A Bushey resident came up with the idea of adding a photograph a day to social media sites for anyone unfamiliar with the fields to enjoy...
milesponder82
Oct 4, 20211 min read
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Save Our Green Belt Peaceful Protest
It was great to see so many people supporting the green belt in Hertsmere by attending the peaceful protest march last night. Despite the...
milesponder82
Oct 1, 20211 min read
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