A cherished open space in a Devon town, where locals have gathered weekly this autumn for games, picnics, and community gatherings, now faces a potential sale by the school that owns it. The land, a popular spot along the River Dart, has become the center of a grassroots "play protest" as residents rally to prevent its loss. With plans to use proceeds for refurbishments, the school’s decision has sparked concern over the future of this informal gathering place. The dispute highlights the tension between preserving public spaces and funding necessary upgrades.
School looking to sell piece of open land beloved by people in Devon town to fund refurbishmentsOn Saturdays throughout autumn, residents of Totnes have met at a field on the banks of the River Dart to play ballgames, fly kites or simply sit on the grass and chat.But it hasn’t just been about having fun – this has been a “play protest” aimed at trying to save a beloved piece of open land in the historic Devon market town. Continue reading...
