Hawkesbury Village Green pond : 11-Feb-2007 Hawkesbury Village Green The area now called Hawkesbury Village Green was rented by the Residents' Association for over 30 years as a play area for the local children.  It was popularly known as the 'silver' and still is by some of the older residents.  According to accepted belief, this name was derived from a silver slide made by local residents for the children. The plan for the green was drawn up after consultations with the local community, who wanted to incorporate natural areas such as a pond, a wildflower meadow and an orchard to encourage local wild life, and informal meeting areas and space for youngsters to play. Tackley was the name for this area before it became known as Hawkesbury ... (for more of the story, see the photos of the notice boards below ... )

Hawkesbury Village Green : Notice at Lenton's Lane Entrance : 11-Feb-2007

Hawkesbury Village Green : Information Board by the pond : 11-Feb-2007

Hawkesbury Village Green : Information Board by the Brook : 11-Feb-2007

Hawkesbury Village  : Notice at Old Crown Mews Entrance : 11-Feb-2007

Hawkesbury Village Green is south of the western end of Lenton's Lane - see Map13  V5