Chyan Community Field
Chyan Community Field was started in October 2002. Then it was an empty over-grown field of 2.2 acres and since then has been developed by local volunteers and members to include allotments, a pond, a strawbale tea-shed and toolstore, a sensory garden, composting area, covered cob seat, a playground, willow fields and playscape and community orchard. We now also have 2 wind turbines and plan to make a Wind Garden Play Area, and an outdoor classroom / theatre space…
Our Aim
Our aim is to involve all local people; environmentalists, families, community groups, farmers and gardeners, old and young, to develop their own permaculture projects and enjoy the land. We are producing local, organic food, teaching and learning about sustainable living and traditional crafts and encouraging adventurous play and connection with nature.
We want to involve as many adults and children as possible in developing and enjoying this community-led project!
What We Do
- Community events throughout the year celebrating seasons and enjoying the space
- Activity and training sessions for groups and schools:
- Including gardening, orchard maintenance, sustainable building, woodland and bush craft, traditional crafts, art and nature, circus and performance
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Natural Play and field access for members
Winter Volunteer Dates
Thursday February 16th
Saturday February 18th - with uni students building path & digging over new patch
Tuesday February 21st
Thursday February 23rd
Tuesday February 28th
Thursday March 1st
Tuesday March 6th
Thursday March 8th
COMMUNITY ALLOTMENTS
As part of a Local Food Programme, we have community allotments that everyone is encouraged to help on and harvest.
See the Community Allotment Timetable above
You can turn up anytime and join in with the seasons activities; but each Tuesday & Thursday morning, volunteer teams are usually there if you would like some help or encouragement. PLEASE CALL FIRST to check arrangements.
Children’s Allotments and Easy-Access raised beds are included. Play spaces surround the allotments and you can picnic outside, at the fire pit or use the tea shed. For keen gardeners, there are sometimes allotment spaces available from £15 per year. Contact us for more information.
MEMBERSHIP
N.B The volunteer allotment gardening sessions are FREE.
- Individuals £5 per year (children free)
- Organisations £30
- Email notification and free entry to Chyan events
- Concessions for some courses and workshops
- Turn up or Team up for volunteering on gardening, orchard maintenance, building, DIY, sculpture and more
- Access to the field and access to some training
Your support ensures the organisation's continued growth.
