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25

Aug 2022

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Horticap unveils plans for new homes with a difference in Harrogate woods

Published: 25 Aug 2022, 17:08 BST

by Vicky Carr

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Seven houses, a shop, a church and a bandstand will be installed for the fairies of Bluecoat Wood, home to the horticultural charity.

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A new housing development with a difference is set to be created in the grounds of Harrogate charity Horticap.

Seven houses, a shop, a church and a bandstand will be installed for the fairies of Bluecoat Wood, home to the horticultural charity.

It represents a collaboration between Horticap and nearby group Harlow Hill Men's Shed, which was set up to support people's mental health through practical tasks.

Despite the 700 homes planned to be built on fields surrounding the site, Horticap's operations manager Phil Airey said the new houses in the wood were much-needed:

"We are pleased that the local fairies have decided to live on our land. The local children have often wondered where they live.
"So, with the help of Harlow Hill Men's Shed, we will have a new village fit for any local fairy.”


Members of the men's shed have spent time crafting the miniature buildings and will install them next week. Spokesman John Hart said:

"We are working on adding a pub, fire station and more houses in due course. The development will be ready for viewing from August 31 at Horticap and it will be fairy nice to meet you all."





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