Stop the solar farm next to Barnsdale Gardens

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#2606

It would be a great shame for these well established gardens to close. An education for all other gardeners.

Anne O'Neil (Alton, 2024-04-09)

#2617

Beautiful gardens shouldn't be spoiled.

Sally Bennett (Stockport, 2024-04-11)

#2620

Big fan of Geoff hamilton.not a fan of dumping solar farms anywhere they fancy with no thoughts as to suitability

Rob Halladay (Durham, 2024-04-12)

#2630

Losing these gardens would be a national tragedy , this must be stopped

Christopher Walpole (Colchester, 2024-04-14)

#2638

Renewable energy is important but in the right location. Near to Barnsdale Gardens is surely not the right place. Fond memories of meeting Geoff there many years ago. Can only guess what he would make of all this. Good luck Nick. We are all with you and your family.

Jill Savage (Nottingham, 2024-04-17)

#2640

It will spoil a wonderful attraction to Rutland.
Barnsdale is an historical gardening site which offers education about plants, soil and wildlife.
As well as being a peaceful place to visit and to just enjoy the surroundings.

Del Smith (Northampton, 2024-04-19)

#2645

Barnsdale Gardens are the legacy of one of the most important horticulturalists the UK has known - Geoff Hamilton. This oasis of inspiration, biodiversity, nature and peace must not be destroyed!

Karen Bridges (Cambridge, 2024-04-22)

#2649

I have visited these gardens and thought they were wonder. It would be a great shame if they were lost.

Nikoletta Psychogiou (Sparta, 2024-04-23)

#2650

The gardens provide extensive plant varieties for vistors to see. Like many others who visit I am disabled and the gardens are easily accrssible to all.

Reg Pegg (Nottingham, 2024-04-24)

#2651

I am a big fan of the gardens and their founder. A beautiful space for gardeners.

Kate Macfarlane (London, 2024-04-24)

#2652

There are better places to put these panels, does not make sense to destroy this family business and it's legacy. Find a suitable site where noone is overly affected.

Caroline Brown (Dunton Bassett, Lutterworth, 2024-04-26)

#2661

Whilst I am in favour of renewable energy, I do not feel this is an appropriate location for this development and would like to see Barnsdale gardens continue to be an inspiration for gardeners for many years to come.

Richard Filer (Dorchester, 2024-04-28)

#2663

This proposal is environmental vandalism. Agricultural land should be used for agriculture. This is completely the wrong place for solar panels.

John Fitzpatrick (Hereford, 2024-04-29)

#2665

I am signing because I agree with Nick that whilst solar energy is a vital resource, any new farms should be built so as not to cause damage to already established environments that encourage wildlife and support the wellbeing of visitors to Barnsdale.

Linda Davis-Sinclair (Northampton, 2024-04-30)

#2666

My wife and I loved watching Geoff Hamilton on Gardeners World and would wish his legacy continue

Eric Cavinder (Cranwell, 2024-04-30)

#2668

I loved watching Geoff Hamilton create these gardens and learned all I know about gardening during those years.

Jennifer Jacombs (Southampton, 2024-05-02)

#2672

We should be able to balance the need to generate green energy with the need preserve places such as Barnsdale.

Kate Marshall (Grantham, 2024-05-02)

#2680

Geoff Hamilton did so much to introduce people to gardening and was so enthusiastic. Gardens are very important. I would like to see this historic and educational garden stay open to the public.

Linda Sidwell (Salford, 2024-05-05)

#2683

To protect these special garden’s & legacy

Pamela Scott (Wigton, 2024-05-06)

#2692

This garden is a heritage one!!!! The man who created it inspired thousands of young people to try gardening. That generation now have passed on his knowledge to the next. Closing this would actually be a crime!

Lesley Wigmore (Fordingbridge, 2024-05-09)

#2698

It has taken years of love and care to create these beautiful gardens, which bring joy to so many people and inspire them to create gardens that attract wildlife and help to offset the damage done by CO2 emissions.

Cathy Mawson (Thirsk, 2024-05-13)

#2707

The legacy of the Geoff Hamilton should be protected for future people to inspire them to use gardening for their wellbeing and pleasure. There’s more to life than just money.

Mark Ward (Sibsey, 2024-05-18)

#2712

I was just reading my book about the life of Geoff Hamilton, which I return to often as he was a truly remarkable man who himself was able to change his own attitudes to life when presented with the facts.

A practical man who tried to understand the working person and reach out to society to create a better place to be.

His work opened a whole new awareness for the organic gardener and living more in tune with nature. For sure, we need renewable energies, but once again profit over environment is taking place.

Geoff Hamilton's garden is not just as nostalgic nod to a pretty organic way of living, it is an inspiration to people to seek out the powerful positive effects of plants and gardens.

I would urge those who own the land to seek alternative ways of using the land and to they themselves dig deep within their conscience to think about the value our land holds beyond just a financial return.

So, we could ask, where should we place renewable energy if we are to move towards a greener energy solution? The answers are never easy, but, it is our responsibility to secure an economic future that has environmental elements as part of GDP

Annie Beatty (Malvern, 2024-05-19)

#2714

We visited Barnsdale today. What a lovely part of the world. Gives you plenty of ideas for your own garden. An asset for the Rutland area for tourism therefore jobs!

Terry Fricker (Thetford, 2024-05-20)

#2723

There are more appropriate locations for this sort of development, that will not negatively impact local economy / ecology.

Gina Morgan (Northampton, 2024-05-23)

#2726

I believe solar farms should be on building roofs and grey space not green space

Jane Tombs (ANDOVER, 2024-05-24)

#2727

Sites such as Barnsdale need to be protected for future generations.. whilst I support renewable energy I am not in favour of using green field sites as it is the easy option … we have millions of warehouse roof space .. why has solar roofing not been explored as a viable option … Amazon for example who earn millions could surely lead the way in this type of initiative…. If anyone does actually read this I would welcome a response.

Karen Little (Broadstairs, 2024-05-25)

#2728

I’m signing because we need our garden centres as well as alternative energy sources.
Especially this one that is significant locally.

Karen Clarke (Oakham, 2024-05-25)

#2734

I think there are better solutions to green energy than solar farms, which are an easy money making scheme for landowners. We need our green spaces for food security and for our mental wellbeing. Use less electric and put solar on roofs.

Georgina Chapman (St Neots, 2024-05-27)

#2737

We should not contemplate losing green spaces such as Barnsdale where nature and creativity exist, they should be protected. There are ample other suitable sites for much needed alternative sources of energy. It is completely unnecessary to consider building here. Thank you, Sally

Sally Bagguley (Nottingham, 2024-05-28)

#2738

There are better places for solar panels to go without disturbing the beauty & tranquility of beautiful gardens. Every east/west & south facing roof, new build be it a factory, warehouse or home, should have them fitted as standard. We need to be mindful of Food Security as much as energy security.

Sharan Pinkney (Aslockton, 2024-05-28)

#2742

I love visiting the gardens because of the tranquility and peaceful atmosphere they offer. I feel very strongly against any developments in the area that could affect this beautiful space and its legacy.

Martina Russo (Burton Latimer, 2024-05-29)

#2743

These established gardens are a precious asset to the wider gardening community and critically to local biodiversity. It is a vital resource for those seeking inspiration particularly with the recent surge in interest in gardening. Research repeatedly demonstrates the importance of gardening to mental health.
We have a blue plaque scheme to mark and protect residences of historic figures which should extend to gardens. The role of Geoff Hamilton and Barnsdale Gardens in inspiring a generation who are inspiring future generations should not be underestimated.
The potential to extend and share knowledge with the diverse population of Leicester would be inclusive and support the ‘levelling up’ agenda in an underfunded region.
Please do not destroy what is already established whilst attempting to solve the energy crisis. There are plenty of brown field sites available including millions of large rooves.
The legislation to ensure that the numerous new builds include solar panels is within the gift of those in power. It is high time that local and central government worked together to use imaginative problem solving rather than taking the easy option despoiling those Green environments that already exist in the process. Building large scale solar farms is a lazy option that benefits large corporations buying ‘Green’ credits.
Please be more imaginative and task local populations to help solve the problem

Katrina Coley (Leicester, 2024-05-31)

#2747

These gardens are a wonderful legacy of a lovely man who inspired many. Once lost they cannot come again.

Susan Mace (Great Missenden, 2024-06-01)

#2756

I don’t want the gardens to close

Luella Robb (Newark, 2024-06-05)

#2762

I'm signing because I am seriously concerned about the potential loss of a National treasure. The gardens are so special and should not be lost due to greed. Disappointed that this is even being considered. Shameful

Lynn Cunningham (Stevenage, 2024-06-07)

#2768

I've been visiting Barnsdale for many years. It would be very sad to see it close.

V Burns (Leicester forest East, 2024-06-10)

#2769

As it said in your petition, there are other site you could use and not spoil a valuable local resource of nature and tranquility.

John barrowcliffe (Leicestershire, 2024-06-11)

#2770

After visiting Barnsdale Gardens a few years ago I was struck by the beauty, tranquility and homely feel of what is a large set of gardens. Solar is needed but parking panels right next to a treasure island for nature and wildlife as well as visitors seems selfish and unnecessary.

Victoria Torring (Stroud, 2024-06-11)

#2775

I agree entirely with Nick’s comments. Barnsdale is a beautiful sanctuary for plants, wildlife, custodians and visitors. It should be cherished and nurtured. There are other places to build solar farms.

Paula Staley (Leicester, 2024-06-12)

#2777

I have visited the gardens numerous times when I lived in Leicestershire. I do not want the gardens to close as they given me great pleasure over the years

CAROLINE MARSH (Driffield, 2024-06-13)

#2778

Although I am an advocate for renewable energy, I strongly believe that selected sites for solar panels or construction of any kind must be done carefully. They must surely be chosen for their appropriateness and because they will exist in harmony with the current surroundings. Barnsdale Gardens is a much treasured destination for horticulturalists and it will be impacted by this proposal causing considerable noise from the panels and extra traffic in their construction. Barnsdale could suffer losses to their business and harm to a site which is a haven for wildlife requiring peace and solitude. I urge you to seek a better alternative location that won't impact so greatly upon the pre-existing landscape.

Helen Withers (Hitchin, 2024-06-13)

#2780

This is a beautiful garden, loved by many and having it's wonderful peace shattered by this solar field is terrible.

Gillian Roberts (GILLINGHAM, 2024-06-14)

#2781

I’m signing because it would be devastating to lose these beautiful gardens and place where people can visit. To many places are closing down. This is a place where people old and young can meet and socialise

linda westwood (Market rasen, 2024-06-14)

#2782

Barnsdale gardens is such a beautiful place to visit. It helps provide people with joy and happiness. I would hate to think that this was going to go due to a solar panel farm in its place. Yes solar panels are a good thing, but not in place of nature and also the legacy of a great man and the great work he did for gardens. This MUST stay!

Lisa Chauhan (Peterborough, 2024-06-14)

#2785

It would be a crime to see Barnsdale to close because of this. Geoff Hamilton is part of gardening history and the legacy he left through Barnsdale should be protected

Jenny Hill (Cleveleys, 2024-06-16)

#2794

I have fond memories of the gardens visiting with my late grandmother

Nikki Schmidt (Great Witley, 2024-06-18)



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