Lawrence Coe on his wedding day
The meadow at the bottom of Church Road adjoining The Street formerly belonged to local farmer and contractor Lawrence Coe, who lived in Brickwall Cottages. Lawrence was a Parish Councillor and bequeathed the land to the Parish in his will as a ground for sports and recreation. The will was contested being finally resolved in 2002 in Bulmer Parish Councils favour. Approximately 75% of the field is now owned by the Parish of Bulmer under a charitable trust. A Management Committee (details can be found by clicking Coe's Meadow & then Committee) was set up to maintain and promote Coe’s Meadow in accordance with the wishes of Lawrence Coe, and is managed by them for the benefit of all sectors of the community, for sports, games and as a public open space to be enjoyed at leisure.
From time to time 'Working Parties' are arranged to carryout maintenance & tidy-up jobs on the site. When a working party is needed, details will be published on this website and a notice will be placed in the village noticeboards in the Street and Park Lane.
