ARDLEIGH MILLENNIUM GREEN - CREATION

• November, 1998 - the land was purchased  by Ardleigh Parish Council.
• January 1999 - Ardleigh Millennium Green Trust was registered as a charity and the field was ploughed.
• February 1999 - Ardleigh Millennium Green Trust acquires the land from Ardleigh Parish Council.
• March 1999 - perimeter hedge planted and rabbit fencing erected.  750 trees planted.
• July 1999 - the pond and path were dug.
• November 1999 - 9 memorial trees planted.
• December 1999 - mound created with a spiral path at top.
• January 2000 - Millennium Oak planted
• February 2000 - pond lined, filled and fenced.
• March 2000 - apple trees donated by Fryer & Sons were planted.  
• July 2000 - Millennium Oak circular seat, made by Ron Sanders, installed.  

                                     Human Sundial, designed by Peter Lister, installed.

• August 2000 - unveiling of human sundial (Millennium feature).
• January 2001 - Litcham play equipment installed.
• March 2001 - willow walk planted and teen shelter built
• April 2001 - Adventure trail installed.  Bluebell Wood sown and seeded. 3 Memorial trees planted.