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About Marriott Green
In earlier times there was a thatched cottage on the site of Marriott Green. This is the area in the front, right hand side of the Church 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. An 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. The trustees decided in September 2016 to call this field Marriott Green in recognition of Charles Marriott’s contribution to the purchase and restoration of the land and the dedicated work he put into its maintenance.
Marriott Green is managed by a charitable trust, East Farndon Amenities Trust. The objectives of the trust are to manage the land for villagers and the public to use for recreation and other leisure purposes. Click here to view the trust deed.
Today, Marriott Green is maintained by a keen group of village volunteers. The trust has a few running costs including insurance, mowing, tree care, 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 Caroline Burton, Melanie Duke, Jess Oakden, Julia Prew and Sharon Wheldon. A huge thank you is extended to key individuals who have stepped down recently from various roles after a huge contribution covering many years: Sonya Fraser, Richard Green, Judy Hodgetts and David Thake.
If you have any questions, can help, or would like to make a donation, then please email the trustees on marriottgreeneastfarndon@gmail.com or contact one of the trustees direct.
News – Annual Report – Year ended 31st December 2025
The trustees have finalised the accounts and annual report for 2025. If you would like to read them, please click here.
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/
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
