Welcome to the Save Stamford Park Greenhouse group.
The ‘Greenhouse’ in question is the John Nield Conservatory situated in Stamford Park, on the border between Stalybridge and Ashton Under Lyne in Tameside, Greater Manchester, England. It has stood in one form or another since 1907, in its day, it was a tourist attraction for park visitors and an award winning horticultural centre. It has even generated its own pot plant: Calceolaria Banksii var Stamford Park.
Following several years where the conservatory was closed for ‘urgent repairs’, the council has decided that the upkeep (what upkeep?) of this building is too high, and that it should be demolished. We disagree. We believe that the council has not weighed up all options, has not listened to genuine concerns, and has refused to engage with the community.
We believe that there are sustainable options for the conservatory, not just for the next few months, but for the next twenty to thirty years at least. In just a short few weeks (since the demolition was announced) we have seen a burgeoning community spirit get behind our project – and suggest wonderful new ways that we could share this great asset.
If you would like to follow our progress, please follow our Facebook Group at
Facebook: Save Stamford Park Greenhouse or email us at admin@stamfordparkgreenhouse.org
https://www.gofundme.com/f/save-the-john-nield-conservatory-in-stamford-park