In October 2009 the Village Pond project is well under way and gaining momentum. When Francis Harcombe said ‘Shall I bring my Tonka toy and blitz it?’ – well how could I refuse! 8am on a sunny Saturday morning in October Francis arrived with his lovely big yellow JCB to blitz Coverfield Wood. Within an hour the bracken and brambles had been […]
August 2009 Lift off for The Hanley Swan Pond Project
Neil Verlander took on the role as Pond Warden for Hanley Swan pond back in August 2009. This great project has transformed this local and iconic duck pond and beauty spot. ‘Pond Warden makes me smile and although you won’t see me wearing a hard hat or fluorescent jacket, you will often see me wearing my trusted pair of […]
Village Green and Pond History
The focal point of Hanley Swan has always been without question the Village Pond and Village Green. The village pond for many, many years was an open pool where cows and sheep would roam and take refreshment. In 1900 the pond was so polluted the Parish Council disconnected the overflow from the cesspit at St Gabriel’s Terrace, […]
