Churchfield Open Space Wigginton

We're starting to look forward to September and wanted to remind everyone our regular Youth Groups and Services start up on the 10th, 11th and 12th September.

Bird feeders filled, supplied by Haxby DIY (shop local) Also carried out a few minor repairs & filled dog holes.

We have some great Bramley cooking apples, Victoria plums, James Grieve eating apples plus pears, rhubarb & runner beans. £1 per pack.
68 Mill Lane. All proceeds to `Wiggy Park` funds

Large quantity of windfalls great for horses, pigs, juicing or cider making free (or a small donation)

Found on this mornings litter pick & inspection Girls watch. not working when found but new battery fitted

68 Mill Lane Lots of fantastic plums

Mr & Mrs D receiving the Green Flag Community Award on behalf of Churchfield last month from the Lord Mayor of York.

Found on this mornings inspection & litter pick. Set of (2) boules. They were found on different parts of the site so the other ones and the jack could still be there.

Dog owners warned to avoid drinking apparatus that could spread 'nasty' diseases Vets are warning dog owners to avoid using communal water bowls as they could contain "nasty" diseases - see the illness they can cause…

Wetpour repairs being done today by local firm Ashlea Developments

Sites across ten countries raise the prestigious Green Flag Award Sites across ten countries raise the prestigious Green Flag Award after reaching the international quality standard for parks and green spaces.

Found on this mornings inspection and litter pick

Monsieur Fredé 🐶 happiest when on a bench 😀

Remember on these warm summer days 🌞... to make sure your dog is able to keep cool by:
Providing shade
Cooling aids (fans, mats, frozen treats)
Constant access to water
Limiting exercise

Holly here belongs to one of our vets Lucy, she has always enjoyed a sunbathing session, as long as there is some shade nearby. ☂️

Found on this mornings inspection and litter pick

Found on this mornings inspection & litter pick.

Proud to put our Green Flag plaque up today.

Churchfield are winners

At the Green Flag Award ceremony at York Racecourse

Winners of Community Award with highest score to date.

Huge congratulations to the 2,227 winners across the UK! 🏆🎉 These parks and green spaces are a result of amazing teamwork, creating beautiful and sustainable places for all to enjoy. 🌳🚶‍♀️ https://www.greenflagaward.org/

We are delighted to announce that Churchfield (`Wiggy Park`) have been awarded a Green Flag Community Award for 2024 with the highest marks to date. The judge said `Well done to the highly committed and dedicated volunteer group that has ensured this park is kept to a high standard for the community. The Green Flag Community Award is well deserved` Thank you to all in our community who use and value the open space and to the Local traders who we use when needed. Ashlea Developments Leaf Groundcare Ltd Playscheme Paul Smith's of York - Painters & Decorators J.Scales Plant Contractor Haxby Co-op

I’m on holiday now until the 23rd of July! All messages will be responded to once I’m back. ☀️

I look forward to seeing all my regulars on my return 🐾🥰