Update

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to complete our survey about options for how the fields at Hospital Cross can benefit our community and nature - we have had over 350 responses!

We still want to hear from more of you - and please be aware when completing the survey, that because of the size of the site, we are hoping it is suitable for a variety of activities in different parts of the fields.

We are seeking views from ALL ages, and have heard the least from those of you from school age to 29, so if you know someone who fits this age category, please encourage them to have a voice and tell us what they think!

Help us make a plan for how we use and manage the three fields off the A394, opposite Helston Community Hospital

 
Helston Downsland Charity is here to benefit the residents of Helston
We aim to maximise benefits for people and nature.

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Helston Downsland Charity (HDC) is here to benefit the residents of Helston through grant giving and careful use of its green spaces.
We are beginning a consultation to help us plan – with input from our community - how we use and manage the three fields off the A394, opposite Helston Community Hospital, commonly known as ‘Hospital Cross Fields’.
The aspiration is that this green space will become a place where the people of Helston can come to improve their wellbeing and build relationships with people and nature.

At a time when more and more of our open spaces are being developed, it has never been more important to preserve green spaces to ensure we have somewhere where people and nature can thrive – the mental and physical health benefits of spending time outside are very well documented and an important antidote to the stresses many of us are experiencing every day.

We have already had many suggestions from the community about what could happen at the fields, from camping to practical educational workshops to community food growing – find out more and have your say by visiting our survey page.

If you would rather complete a paper version, these are available at the Guildhall, Coinagehall Street Helston, where completed surveys can also be returned.

Please use this opportunity, via the short questionnaire to share your opinions and ideas. All the information received will feed into the Helston Downsland Charity Grants meeting on November 27th at St Mary’s Church Hall, Helston when we will feedback results gained so far from the surveys. Following on from this, we are really excited to also be planning a public event early in 2025 at the Old Cattle Market where members of our community are warmly invited to help us plan the next steps on this important journey!

We look forward to hearing from you – Meur Ras!

If you would like to stay in touch and find out more about this project, please contact m.benyon@helstondownsland.org.uk and we will add you to our mailing list