THE IMPACT OF LOSING THE HOBNEYS
The Hobneys is more than open land. It is a valued part of Donisthorpe’s landscape, connected to local wildlife, local history and everyday community life. What happens here will shape the village forever.
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GENERATIONS
Of walking, sledging and childhood memories
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A NATURAL LANDSCAPE
Helping absorb rainfall and slow surface-water runoff
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CONNECTED HABITATS
Grassland, ponds, hedgerows and nearby woodland
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ONE IRREPLACEABLE PLACE
Once developed, this countryside cannot be restored
A LANDSCAPE WORTH PROTECTING
The Hobneys is a living part of Donisthorpe, shaped by wildlife, water, history and generations of local people. Its fields, slopes and hedgerows connect the village to the wider countryside.
GET INVOLVED
Please get in touch if you would like to:
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support the campaign;
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volunteer or help at future events;
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share photographs, memories or stories about the Hobneys;
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report wildlife sightings;
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provide professional, ecological, historical or planning knowledge;
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speak to us on behalf of a local organisation or the media.
Every message, photograph and piece of evidence helps us demonstrate why this landscape is so important to our village.
Together, we can give the Hobneys a stronger voice.
The Hobneys belongs in the story of Donisthorpe and protecting it will take the support of the whole community.
