Woodfield

Woodfield Millennium Green is in Harrogate, North Yorkshire; not to be confused with Woodfield Park. At 0.28 acres, Woodfield is probably the smallest Millennium Green in the whole portfolio and yet it has the full variety of features expected on a Millennium Green from a small open space and picnic tables to a natural area and a miniature orchard.



Location
Albany Avenue, Bilton, Harrogate. HG1 4NH

History of the Green
The Green was originally set aside for community recreation and wildlife in 1999. It fell into disuse and became a rough field used only by dogwalkers, until 2011 when the present trustees were appointed. Many improvements have been made since then.

Other Features
The Green is now well stocked with fruit trees and currant bushes, and produces strawberries, herbs and vegetables in season. There is plenty of open space for games, and tables for picnics.

Nature & Wildlife
Along with fruit trees and shrubs there is a wild biodiversity area.

Events
Woodfield holds regular community events, with fundraising and such things as a carpentry display.

Major Clearup Campaign 2005
Youth offenders, the army and local councillors all helped in a cleanup and bulb-planting operation to deal with vandalism and dumping on the Green in November 2005

Finance
The Trust uses private donations, along with grants from Harrogate Borough Council, the County Council, Bilton Gala Fund and others.

The Trust
As of 2019, Weoodfield currently have three trustees and a secretary. Three out of the four don’t live near the Green but all have an interest in community, horticulture, permaculture, gardening or a combination of these.

Connecting with other Greens
Two members of the team are active in communicating with other Millennium Greens and this resulted in a visit from the National Convener, Andrew Irvine in April 2019.

Nearest Millennium Greens

 * Thirsk?
 * Vicki Cartman?