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About Marriott Green
In earlier times there was a thatched cottage on the site of the East Farndon Amenity Land, now known as Marriott Green. This is the area in the front, right hand side of the Church of St. John the Baptist, just off the green with the large Beech tree, at the top of Main Street. The cottage fell into disrepair and was demolished early in the 20th century. The land remained unused and overgrown and became an eyesore. A local person used the land to house their beehives and eventually they obtained title to the land.
In the course of time, the deeds to the land were lost and in 2010 it was decided to purchase the land for the sum of £20,000 in order to clear it and maintain it for Village use. A Village appeal was launched and the costs of the land purchase were quickly covered, with money left over for fencing, gates etc. Local farmers gave a great deal of valuable help to level and seed the land. A team of volunteers, armed with chainsaws, spades and forks, worked hard to turn the land into the pretty space that you see today.
Today Marriott Green, set up as a Trust, is maintained by a keen group of Village volunteers and everyone is welcome to enjoy the space. The purpose of the trust is to keep the land for Villagers to use for fetes, barbecues and general recreational use, as well as additional car parking for the Church, when the ground is sufficiently dry. The trust has a few running costs, third party insurance, mowing, gardening etc. Fund raising is carried out whenever possible, but the trust would really appreciate any help that people can offer and donations are very welcome.
The current Trustees are Melanie Duke, Sonya Fraser, Judy Hodgetts, Jess Oakden, Julia Prew and Sharon Wheldon. If you have any questions, can help, or would like to make a donation, then please use this link to email Melanie Duke.
News – New Trustees – June 2025
David Thake has stepped down as treasurer and Richard Green as trustee of East Farndon Amenities Trust. Huge thanks go to David and Richard who were part of a small group of villagers who raised funds to buy the land in 2010 and have managed it ever since then. Sonya Fraser, also a founding trustee, remains as trustee. Following some new appointments, the other trustees are Jess Oakden, Judy Hodgetts, Sharon Weldon, Julia Prew and Melanie Duke.
News – Tidy Up – Spring 2025
Many thanks to all the villagers who helped with a late spring tidy up of Marriot Green and the land at the rear which belongs to the Parochial Church Council. In addition, a grateful shout out to Richard West who has kindly offered to mow the grass on a regular basis.
A big thank you also to the Immmediate Justice team. A team of three, led by Aidan Gibson a former police chief inspector, spent a wet morning working very hard on gardening and rubbing down the picnic bench / steps as part of a community service programme. They did a great job and we really appreciate their help. The Immediate Justice scheme is run by the Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner and works with individuals committing anti-social behaviour on their rehabilitation. If you would like to find out more about the Immediate Justice scheme, please see northants.police.uk/police-forces/northamptonshire-police/areas/northamptonshire-force-content/about-us/about-us/immediate-justice/
There will be another tidy up in the autumn, so watch this space!
News – Hotel Opens in East Farndon – May 2021
Click on the photo or the link below to read the article about 10-year-old Louis Jeanneret and his 5-year-old brother Leo (ably assisted by Paul Hodgetts) who have constructed the East Farndon Bug Hotel on Marriott Green
