AN overgrown green space which fell into disrepair has been reclaimed with a 'discovery day' for families to have fun this weekend - and help decide its future.

As part of the Worcester Festival on Saturday, a section of the Woodmancote green space in Warndon will host Discovery Day.

The family fun day will take place between noon and 3pm on Saturday.

Visitors will be offered free ice cream, Giant Jenga and a name a Bee Bank competition. 

Worcester News: RECLAIMED: Discovery Day promises to bring this neglected piece of land back to the community and help set a course for its future RECLAIMED: Discovery Day promises to bring this neglected piece of land back to the community and help set a course for its future (Image: Supplied)

As previously reported, the area fell into disrepair around 2008 and over time has become derelict and inaccessible, even compared by some to a jungle. 

The Woodmancote Discovery Day is run by Sanctuary Housing and supported by the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust.

It will also be an opportunity for people to visit the site and consult on its regeneration and redevelopment, collecting ideas for promoting and learning about wildlife, adventurous childrens’ play spaces and garden/vegetable beds.

A subsequent phase could deliver allotments, perhaps with some shared access from the Cranham Primary School.

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Warndon's city Labour councillor, Jill Desayrah, has been working on it with both parties.

Worcester News: COMMUNITY: Cllr Jill Desayrah has worked with Sanctuary, the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust and spoken to residents about the best way to transform Woodmancote in Warndon for residents COMMUNITY: Cllr Jill Desayrah has worked with Sanctuary, the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust and spoken to residents about the best way to transform Woodmancote in Warndon for residents (Image: Supplied)

She said: "Having the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust help Sanctuary Housing to restore this space to the community is very welcome.

"Over the 15 years it has been allowed to run wild many interesting species of wildlife have made it their home and there is no plan to sacrifice them in this restoration. On the contrary, the aim will be to deliver a sustainable space which is adapted just enough to allow people the access to enjoy it too.

"How this will look exactly still has to be defined. Ideas, collaboration and cooperation are sought from local residents as well as wildlife experts, and all views will be listened to as a scheme is brought to life. Currently, we hope the project will completed by spring 2024.

"I think it’s very exciting and I hope local Warndon residents will agree."