Woodend Community Woodland Project
The mission of this project is to reinvigorate an historic woodland entrance to Maghull, with a welcoming, accessible, iconic and engaging wildlife-friendly space, focusing on enhancing the environment, history, community, legacy.
What we’ll deliver:
- Pathway
- Wildlife Friendly Hedging
- Hedge Rail
- Wisteria Arched Tunnel
- Banqueting Table & Chairs
- Native Tree Whips
- Seven Mature Trees
- Border Planting
- Noticeboard
- Rustic Welcome Sign
Why it’s a great idea:
Historically, this area of Maghull represented the edge of a mediaeval 2×5 mile wood and still has local names such as Woodend, Broadwood, Larchwood. The whole area locally and beyond was owned by a Saxon named Uctred (refenced in the Domesday Book). The local River Alt was also well-known for its use by Vikings.
The history and legacy will not only be provided in terms of the iconic natural structures, but the noticeboards will help to promote, contextualise and celebrate the rich history.
The rustic welcome board, potential Saxon warrior sculpture, Saxon themed banqueting table and history noticeboard will provide a legacy and help to promote, contextualise educate and celebrate the rich history. Environmentally, the wildlife friendly hedging & protective open fencing will provide: habitat & food for wildlife, a beautiful safe barrier to prevent children & pets directly accessing the roads, provide a barrier to noise, capture 60% of the potential pollution, provide evidence.
Steps to get it done:
- Mixed Wildlife Friendly Hedging perimeter to be obtained, planted in November, with support of Tree Counci
- Birdsmouth Fencing Rail perimeter, puchase and install, in November.
- Cotswold Grit Path, purchase materials & hire machinery, liase with in kind gardeners
- Underplant Current Trees with whips, and fence, provided and supported by Northern Forrest, November.
- Seven Mature Trees, obtain and plant in November
- Noticeboard, obtain, install, populate, from MTC, by 2020.
- Potential Loan of 15 ft Saxon Warrior 2020, if unable then crowdfund* wooden alternative 2021.
- Rustic Welcome Sign (wish list) 2020/21*
- Banqueting Table (wish list) 2020/21*
- Wisteria Arch Tunnel (wish list) 2020/21*
- Populate first plant border (wish list) 2020/21*
- Create Friends of Woodend Group November 2020.
- Obtain 2 litter bins and a recycle sculpture by 2020 from MCT.
- Negotiate Hedging Research between two interested parties Sefton MBC and Tree Council, pre November.
- Submit Hedging Grant application pre May.
Environmentally Continued:
• Essential Path for accessible connected journey to various destinations and future community developments.
• Iconic sensory wisteria arch tunnel.
• The under-planting of the current trees during – Maghull tree dig (planting thousands of trees in 7 parks), National Tree Week, World Climate Conf, Sefton Culture Year, in November.
Community involvement:
neighbouring nursery, primary schools, a high school, adult community groups, Town Council, local hospital gardeners and potential RHS and Kew Gardens child mentorship. Also part of a Council lottery funded community project for school and community adoption project.
• Banqueting table for fun community hub.
• Pathway to support imaginative current & future community borders.
• Create community group that will provide multiple benefits.
• Create iconic natural welcome gateway to Merseyside close to its busiest access route.
Location:
Our Journey so far
Tree Harvest from Maghull’s Largest Community Woodland Border: can you help as we prepare for a massive tree planting program?
The Friends of Maghull and District (FOMD) removed over 20
Maghull’s Stunning Wisteria Boulevard Following Expert Advice, and Thanks.
Chris Lane (main pictured) holds the RHS National Collection of
Maghull’s Giant ‘Comb Over’ to Create a Natural Wonder: can you help!
A beautiful natural entrance archway feature created (2.10.24), with a
Maghull Community Project Fit for a King: can you help?
Many Thanks to Joan and Jill (pictured) for varnishing the thrones
Maghull One Hour Volunteer Event at the Woodend Community Woodland Project Thanks.
The Friends of Maghull & District’s (FOMD) next one hour
Unbelievable Transformation in Maghull’s Largest Community Project (2019 V 2024 Pictured)!
In 2019, the Woodend/Bobby’s Wood (junction of Liverpool Road, South
Maghull’s Free Green Gym: for a healthy body and mind.
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Shaping Up in Maghull: thanks, and volunteering opportunity.
Maghull’s largest and most beautiful maturing community woodland themed border
From Maghull’s Hanging Teapots and Recycling Rhinoceros to the Community Kindness (CK) Lambanana: Can You Help for One Hour?
Enormous Thanks to Jill, Joan, Rob, Diane, Joanne and Colin who
Maghull’s Magnificent Seven: can you step up for one hour?
Enormous Thanks to Jill, Joan, Rob, Diane, Ros with Colin's
Maghull’s Community Kindness Border Tidy Up Reaches Children’s Nature Corner: can you help?
Your Friends of Maghull & District (FOMD) have another one-hour
Maghull’s Biggest & Most Beautiful Community Border Tidy Up Reaches Children’s First Nature Corner: can you help for one hour only?
The Woodend Community Woodland Project (Bobby’s Wood) at the junction
Maghull Reindeer Grateful to Volunteers: can you help for one hour only?
Thank You for Your Kind Support in our mid-week session on
John (the) Barrowman Wants One Hour of Your Time to Improve Maghull!
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A Growing Beauty Spot in Maghull Receives Amazing Poetic Tribute.
Woodend: Our Spot. This statement I believe to be true,
‘Superlambtastic’ Thanks to our Community Focused Local School for Supporting Maghull’s Warm Welcome.
On the 27.11.23 Maghull’s ‘CK’ (Community Kindness) Art Installation was
Maghull’s First Children’s Nature Corner Taking Shape with Some Amazingly Kind Support from You.
Earlier this year the Friends of Maghull and District (FOMD)1
Huge thanks to Maghull’s Father Christmas and His Amazing Helpers.
One of the many memorable events at the unveiling of
The Making of Maghull’s Warm Welcome: celebrating and inspiring community kindness (2of3)
On the 27.11.23 Maghull’s ‘CK’ (Community Kindness) Art Installation was
New Maghull Art Installation: Celebrating & Inspiring Kindness.
Today (27.11.23) Maghull’s third public sculpture was unveiled by the
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The Friends of Maghull & District (FOMD) installed a spooky
Kind Support from Sefton Council for Maghull Woodend Environmental Project.
The Friends of Maghull & District (FOMD) would like to
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The Friends of Maghull and District (FOMD) were astounded yesterday
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Dom & Lorraine who are neighbours of the Friends of
Huge Thanks to Our Council for Saving an Ancient Tree in Maghull.
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Community focused Paul Richards (local tree surgeon 1) has come
Happy Days In Maghull!
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Maghull’s Incredibly Heart-Warming Support for Community ‘Jungle’ Project!
Do sunny days get any better in our kind community?
Maghull’s First Public Children’s Nature Corner Receives Fantastic Contribution.
The Friends of Maghull & District (FOMD) have been overwhelmed
A Little Bit of Maghull Karma from Our Coronation Children!
After all the hard work that our small group of
Enchanting Coronation Feature in Maghull.
A patio, picnic table and two thrones have been installed
Maghull Is Blossoming – Don’t Miss It!
Following the best display of 3000 daffodils at the Friends
An Entrance To Maghull is Blossoming!
We are delighted to confirm that after three years, we
Maghull’s Best Daffodil Display?
Thousands of daffodils and tulips are providing a beautiful display
Amazing Tree & Rocks Donation for Woodend.
(5.2.23) Woodend Project Tree & Rocks Donation: A huge thank you to
Another Brilliant Community Response & Thanks to our ‘Give One Hour to Maghull’ Initiative.
Following last weekends Friends of Maghull & District (FOMD) regular
One Hour for Maghull? (New Event & Thanks)
If you have one hour to spare, the Friends of
One Hour for Maghull? (New Event & Thanks)
If you have one hour to spare, the Friends of
(Woodend Project: Thanks) Camellia’s Welcome to Maghull!
The Friends of Maghull & District (FOMD) would like to
Thanks: Maghull Organisations Put the ‘Merry’ in Merry Christmas.
The Friends of Maghull and District (FOMD) would like to
Prestigious Royal Recognition Celebrated with Maghull’s Children.
On Wednesday, at Woodend, the King's representatives - Lord Lt
Thank You to Our Amazing ‘Cooperative’ Maghull Community!
The Friends of Maghull and District (FOMD CIC) have been
Receives Kind Donation from Local Resident & We Also Pay Tribute for the Sad Loss of our Local ‘Champion’.
Many thanks to Ann (local resident) who today kindly donated
Tons More Thanks to a Local Tree Surgeon for Supporting Maghull’s Environment.
The Friends of Maghull & District (FOMD) would like to
A Huge Thank You for The Amazing Community Support at Maghull’s Woodend/Bobby’s Wood.
The successful three year crowd funded environmental project organised by
Thank You for a Precious Donation from a Maghull Resident Despite
Following this week’s closure of the Shieling Residential Home (on
Newspaper: Ashworth Hospital Gardeners Receive Highest Tribute for Outstanding Community Altruism in Maghull
PAUL Pruden (horticultural manager at Mersey Care NHS Trust) and
Thank you to Maghull’s Rolling Stones!
A huge thank you to Cllrs Ken and Tom Hughes
(Woodend Project) John Barrowman Spotted in Maghull & Wants Your Help!
John the Barrowman has started volunteering for the Friends of
Ashworth Hospital Gardeners Receive Highest Tribute for Outstanding Community Altruism in Maghull.
Paul Pruden (Horticultural Manager at Mersey Care NHS Trust) &
Maghull Is Out of This World in More Ways Than One! (Part Two)
Huge Thanks. We would like to thank the community again
Maghull Is Out of This World in More Ways Than One! (Part One)
When, with your support, we created a 230m accessible path
A Really Easy but Important Way You Can Help Your Local Environmental Charity.
The Friends of Maghull and District’s (FOMD) charity partner (Co-op)
Maghull’s ‘Second’ Hotel Nears Completion!
This bug hotel is the latest edition to the ecology
CALL TO SUPPORT THREE LOCAL CHARITIES WHICH HAVE BEEN SELECTED AMONG SUPERMARKET’S GOOD CAUSES FOR YEAR.
Rebecca Wickstead (Manager, Deyes Lane Co-op) is absolutely delighted to
Reindeer Family, Spotted in Maghull!
A family of reindeer have taken up residence in Bobby’s
Woodend Environmental Project: Continued Planting and Thanks
After the successful planting of 100 new woodland themed plants
Previously Surprised but Now Amazed by the Good Community News from the Maghull Co-op.
Last week the Woodend Community Woodland Three-Year Project we were
A Huge Surprise from the Maghull Co-Op.
Over the last pandemic challenging year the Friends of Maghull
Unsung Hero & Further Thanks for Plant Donations at Local Environmental Projects.
After any party or event the unsung heroes that help
Environmental Charity Project in Maghull & Potential Role in Scientific Research?
A long-awaited meeting will take place to provide research to
Maghull’s Amazing Community Spirit: Planting Thanks to Local Scouts & Others (Part 4 of 4).
What a fantastic Saturday morning, great weather, great response from
Maghull’s Amazing Community Spirit: Planting Thanks to Local Gardeners (Part 3 of 4).
We can’t thank the Mersey Care NHS Trust Foundation Gardeners
Newspaper: Scouts Plant 2,500 Bulbs For Town’s Eco-Project
SCOUTS planted hundreds of woodland themed plants and 2,500 bulbs
Maghull’s Amazing Community Spirit: Thanks to our Supplier (Part 2 of 4).
Thank you to Sandy Lane Nursery (pictured) for providing the
Maghull’s Amazing Community Spirit: Donor Thanks (Part 1 of 4)
Thank you to the whole community for completing the unbelievable
Final Days of Year-Long Maghull Environmental Crowdfunding Project – Please Help.
Just Giving Please help with a donation towards our crowdfunding
Newspaper: The Friends of Maghull & District charity project raises about £1,800 for woodland themed plants
THE Friends of Maghull & District’s (FOMD) second of three
Absolutely Plant-astic: New Maghull Community Appeal Growing – October Update & Thanks
Although it is early days for people to sort their
We’re in Sefton Crowd
Three Successful Local Charities Highlighted on Sefton Council Celebration Promotional
A Huge Thank You to Morrisons (Maghull) for their Amazing Support of a Local Environmental Project.
We would like to express our gratitude to Andrea Watkins
Many Thanks to Dover Rd Post Office’ for their Generosity in Supporting Local Environmental Project.
We would like to express our gratitude to the family
Fantastic Boost from a Local Business and the Community for Maghull Environmental Project.
Dowhigh Construction (1) who were subcontracted to Sefton Highways to
Molyneux Ward Councillors Donate £300 for Green Improvements in Maghull.
On the 1.9.21 ‘Cllrs Paula Murphy and Marion Atkinson, along
Many Thanks to ‘The Blue Star’ for their Generosity in Supporting Local Environmental Project.
We would like to express our gratitude to the Blue
The Amazing Maghull Co-op and Their Support for Local Charities.
The Friends of Maghull and District CIC (FOMD) along with
Hard-Working Hub of Our Local Community Finds Time to Make Kind Donation to Our Environmental Project.
Local resident Lynne has kindly donated an Oak tree, ferns
An Official Thank You to our ‘Plantastic’ Donors in Maghull.
The Friends of Maghull & District’s (FOMD) second of three
August Update and Thanks
It has been a surprisingly quiet month, involving a repair
July Update & Thanks.
An enormous thank you to the local Dowhigh Construction who
Maghull Town Council Weed Out a Few Problems!
A huge thank you to Henry and Paul (pictured: MTC
Maghull Church Supports Environmental Charity
The Friends of Maghull and District would like to thank
June Update.
Time to slow down, reflect, and help nature consolidate. Following
After the Rolling Stones the Rock ‘n’ Roll Continues in Maghull
Following the previous brilliant rockery donations (1) the Friends of
Incredible Disappearance in Maghull.
A huge 146t of soil were relentlessly/tirelessly excavated and replaced
Newspaper: ‘Beautiful haven in the woods’ created by community group
A NATURAL ‘Cotswold style’ path has been created, in Bobby’s
Newspaper: CHARITY LOOKING TO RAISE £5,000 FOR PLANTS FOR A WOODLAND THEMED BORDER.
THE Friends of Maghull & District new Woodend environmental charity
May Update: Official Opening in Maghull with Special Guests to Thank the Community for Making the Impossible Possible.
The Friends of Maghull and District (FOMD) following the first
Newspaper: Residents donate more than 200 shrubs for community woodland
MORE than 200 mature shrubs have been donated by residents
Two ‘Chairs’ for Maghull Town Council!
We would like to convey our many thanks for: 1.
April Update & Thanks.
1.1 Natural Cotswold Style Path (230m) Installed. Following the installation
Newspaper: Volunteers Transform Entrance To Town
When the country was plunged into lockdown, many of us
March Update: Maghull’s Huge Debt of Gratitude.
1.1 Natural Cotswold Style Path (230m) Installed. During a one-week
Ancient Craft & Prehistoric Find in Maghull!
The ancient craft of hedge layering taught on-site and also
Blossom Fest in Maghull/Japan!
Twelve Cherry and Crab apple blossoming trees were planted last
Very Early Christmas Present for Maghull!
Three Nordman Christmas trees and one Atlantic Cedar were planted
February Update & Thanks: Unbelievable! An Unprecedented Response from the Maghull Community.
Unbelievable! An Unprecedented Response from the Maghull Community. 1.1 Border
Tons More Thanks (literally)!
Paul (Local Tree Surgeon) has been incredibly generous not only
Rolling Stones in Maghull! – A Huge Thank You to Ian & Ken.
Last week, we appealed¹ to the local community for support
‘Plant-astic’ Donations Wanted for Charity in Maghull Public Space.
If you have any unwanted woodland themed plants and shrubs
January Update. Cold Winter Days Melted by Warm Hearts in Maghull: reasons to be cheerful.
To my surprise our community has provided spontaneous and random
Helping Maghull’s Local Environment is Really Simple & Free!
We have partnered with the Co-op as one of their
A Huge Thank You to Maghull Town Council (MTC) for getting ‘Roped’ In!
Following the community planting of 72 trees to future proof
A WARM & NOSTALGIC WELCOME TO MAGHULL
A beautiful rustic sign has been installed (15.12.20) at an
THANK YOU FOR PLANTING TWENTY MORE TREES
St Georges Primary School had to cancel their planned afternoon
EARLY CHRISTMAS PRESENT TO THE MAGHULL COMMUNITY.
When Morrisons’ Manageress - Andrea Watkins discovered the fantastic community
One Small Step for Climate Change and One Giant Leap for Maghull, Despite the Rain!
We were delighted that Hudson Primary School were able to
Newspaper Report: LANDSCAPING WORK STARTS AT BOBBY’S WOOD FOLLOWING CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN
LANDSCAPING work has started at Bobby’s Wood in Maghull following
December Update & Thanks
We hope you all had a lovely Christmas and New
CALL TO SUPPORT MAGHULL ENVIRONMENTAL CHARITY WHICH HAS BEEN SELECTED AMONG SUPERMARKET’S GOOD CAUSES FOR YEAR.
The Friends of Maghull & District (FOMD) – Woodend Community
November Update & Thanks
1) November Funding In October our ‘stage one’ crowdfunding completed
Landscaping Work Starts Following Successful Crowdfunding Campaign in Maghull.
The Friends of Maghull & District (FOMD) crowdfunding campaign that
October Update.
Our final month of stage one crowdfunding has resulted in
Thank You Once Again to Paul Richards
Thank You Once Again to Paul Richards for the mountain
Thank You for Everyone’s Awesome Support to Reach our Funding Target. Please continue pledging though as we have Overfunding targets identified.
This money will now help to create a safe perimeter
Deep Appreciation to Caddick Construction for their Incredible £2151 Donation for Our Path Materials (plastic membrane and aggregate).
We would like to particularly thank Sean Taylor (Site Manager
A Huge Thank You to A.E.Yates Construction for their Wonderful £1465 In-Kind Payment for Path Timber and Trees.
We have been negotiating with Jonathan Parker (AEYates Site Manager)
Newspaper Report: Campaigners Close to Hitting £24 K Target for Bobby’s Wood
AN ambitious fundraising campaign by the Friends of Maghull &
Thanks You to: MJS Joinery for the £500 Rustic Welcome Sign
Thank you very much to Mike Stock (MJS Director) for
Thank you to: Maghull Town Council (MTC) and ADM for the New Signs.
We are very grateful to MTC for paying for our
Newspaper Report: Environmental Crowd Funding Campaign in Maghull Is Appealing for Community Support.
AN AMBITIOUS environmental charitable crowdfunding campaign by the Friends of
Sunshine (in spirit) on a Rainy Day!
The Friends of Maghull and District (FOMD) were joined by
Newspaper Report: Construction firm helps community projects.
IT’S not just reduced traffic that Maghull residents will be
August (Amazing!) Update and Thanks.
This month has been absolutely incredible in terms of the
Brilliant News: Spacehive Making the Impossible Possible!
A special mention to our crowdfunding organisation – Spacehive who
July Update & Thanks.
1) A huge thank you for all the wonderful online
COMMUNITY SURVEY MONKEY COMPLETED TO HELP SHAPE HISTORIC WOODLAND
Maghull Town Council (MTC) commissioned a local community survey throughout
Great News from the Tree Council Today Who Have Awarded Our Project a Grant for the Proposed Hedging.
The Tree Council (National Charity based in London)
Update & Thanks (June)
A huge thank you for all the wonderful online
Newspaper Report: CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED TO HELP IMPROVE HISTORIC WOODLAND
AN AMBITIOUS environmental crowdfunding campaign has been launched to improve
MAGHULL SCOUTS TO THE RESCUE!
The Scouts in Maghull are kindly exploring whether they can
May Update & Thanks
Advertising: Started placing posters throughout Maghull. In the absence of
LEADING THE WAY TO PRESERVE A PRECIOUS NATURAL RESOURCE IN MAGHULL.
Why Is It Important & Why Should you Care? Two
Second Woodend Project Aim: H‘Edging’ Towards Safety In Maghull!
The hedge will create safety for children and pets, habitat
First Woodend Project Aim: A New ‘Path’ to Future Happiness in Maghull!
With some joined up thinking and support, our path will
Woodend History: Murder, Saxons, Vikings & a Huge Mediaeval Wood on Our Doorstep in Maghull!
Back to the future - A new start in Maghull
March & April Updates.
March Update Prior to the crowdfunding commencement on the 1.4.20
Woodend Border Preparation & Treasure Trove Discovery by Town Council Maintenance Team.
The Maghull Town Council (MTC) maintenance team spent a whole