The Friends of Manning's Pit
The Friends of
Manning's Pit Community Group
have led the Save and Buy campaigns since 2015. The
Manning's Pit fields have been loved by generations of
Pilton, Bradiford and Barnstaple people from the
writer H H Munro (Saki) back in the 19th Century to
the local community in the present day.
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Volunteers needed on the evenings of the 23rd and 24th of May to help with the clearing of the area by the bridge.
More details on the blog
Primroses by the gate in the Manning's Pit field by Shearford Lane
Manning's Pit Coffee Morning Report
Saki Short Story
Competition Results
Thanks to everyone who attended the prize giving.
Report on our Blog
North Devon Gazette reports on gate opening.
We've done it, we've saved Manning's Pit - with all your help. Thank you everyone, donors large and small and all who have supported us through all the difficult times.
Read more at the North Devon Gazette
Marka RifatThird Prize |
Kathleen WingFirst Prize |
Jenny Tunstall Second Prize |
Thanks to everyone who attended the prize giving.
Report on our Blog
North Devon Gazette reports on gate opening.
We've done it, we've saved Manning's Pit - with all your help. Thank you everyone, donors large and small and all who have supported us through all the difficult times.
Read more at the North Devon Gazette
Information Page for Map and Guidelines
Many thanks
to the following organisations for their assistance
Fleet Caravans Ltd
Yeo Dale Hotel
Pilton United Charity
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A short video made in September 2019 by Wendy
Robinson and Christine Lovelock explaining how The
Friends of Manning's Pit were founded and the
campaign to Save Manning's Pit was started, back
in 2015.
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Here is Ryan Vowles, reading his poem "Together"
Ryan's poem ended with these words:
"So make a lot of effort, put your heart and soul into it And maybe, Together, we can Save Manning's Pit. " |
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The Friends of Manning's Pit have come together with the Pilton Green Man CIO, charity number 1170742, to buy Manning's Pit for the local community.