Pavilion Canopy

The Green Field has been an asset to the community for some time. In March 1916, Parish Council minutes record that the offer of an area of three acres behind the Toll Bar Cottage and The Red Lion Inn was accepted for use as allotments, a children's playground and as a bowling green.

 

The Green Field and allotments are still in use today, as is the old Pavilion which was successfully refurbished, with the support of Hartford Civic Society, in 2022/2023. The Pavilion building itself is not a large space but, since its reopening in April 2023 it has been well used and appreciated by the allotment holders, Cycle Hub and other local organisations for community activities.

 

The terrace in front of the Pavilion building has also been used extensively since the building reopened. Hartford Civic Society is looking to help make further improvements to this space by contributing to the addition of a canopy. This will provide much-needed shelter during wet weather and shade during warmer weather.