Unfortunately the headline used, does not reflect the aims or ethos of the Friends.
Our "battle" is with ANYONE wanting to develop the woodland for ANY purpose that is to the detriment of the local community, wildlife and users of the Castleman Trailway. It happens that the current threat is a proposed travellers transit site, but there is also the risk of gravel extraction and in the past it was a planned incinerator.
Come to the public meeting on the 28th for an update from the council and our group!