
MEMORIAL BENCH-POLICY
MHHL receives several requests a year for both memorial and donated benches, the vast majority request a position on the main Green. Although the Green may be considered a large area there are currently five benches of this type and several other seating areas that can be used on all sides. (There are also two benches in the play area behind the Pavilion which falls under that committee). This is thought sufficient for its size, and we are also mindful of placing a bench in the wrong area which could cause noise to nearby residents. Unfortunately, due to this demand we are simply unable to allow any further benches on the main Green.
The volunteer directors and volunteers have spent considerable time discussing the pros and cons of further seating areas and have walked the village to try to identify other suitable areas. e.g. the site of the Talking Bench to encourage people to begin new conversations with other people without the discomfort that talking to a stranger may have has been sited on Jubilee Green away from houses and near the footpath that runs between Carlford Close and Manor Road. The bench donated by the Woodbridge Rotary Club has been positioned near to the windsock off Eagle Way.
MHHL currently maintains three other benches in the village which are located near to the Control Tower, the only other bench opposite Coopers Road on Eagle Way belongs to the Parish Council but is on our land.
We do have a few memorial trees and do replace dead or diseased trees so small native trees could be a consideration for the future at locations around the village. Each application would need to specify the tree type and location.