{"id":234,"date":"2025-10-13T12:09:23","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T11:09:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glenfieldmillenniumgreen.co.uk\/?page_id=234"},"modified":"2026-02-12T09:34:26","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T09:34:26","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/glenfieldmillenniumgreen.co.uk\/?page_id=234","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/glenfieldmillenniumgreen.co.uk\/\">Home<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/glenfieldmillenniumgreen.co.uk\/?page_id=234\">About Us<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/glenfieldmillenniumgreen.co.uk\/?page_id=315\">News &amp; Events<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--4\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/glenfieldmillenniumgreen.co.uk\/?page_id=253\">100 Club<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--5\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/glenfieldmillenniumgreen.co.uk\/?page_id=296\">Gallery<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Us<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About Glenfield Millennium Green<\/strong><br>Glenfield Millennium Green is a welcoming, peaceful space designed for relaxation, recreation, and community gatherings. Whether you\u2019re meeting friends, playing games, staying active, or simply unwinding, the Green offers something for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Location and Access<\/strong><br>Conveniently situated on the Glenfield side of the A46\/A50 roundabout, just north of the Branting Hill area (signed as \u201cThe Brantings\u201d), the Green has parking available opposite the main entrance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/tXkfwWb36CxaHVa56\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/glenfieldmillenniumgreen.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gmaps.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-150\" style=\"width:305px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glenfieldmillenniumgreen.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gmaps.png 900w, https:\/\/glenfieldmillenniumgreen.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gmaps-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/glenfieldmillenniumgreen.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gmaps-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A Space for All Ages<\/strong><br>The Green is a safe haven for visitors of all ages. Take a leisurely stroll, watch the world go by, or let the kids explore the playground and willow tunnel. There\u2019s a dedicated area for young children, and older kids and teens can enjoy the open space, outdoor exercise equipment, and a tarmac play area featuring a wall for football, basketball, and cricket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Facilities and Features<\/strong><br>The Green is dotted with benches and picnic tables, perfect for a break or a meal outdoors. The wheelchair-accessible sensory garden and tree dedication area, including the&nbsp;<strong>Marie Curie Field of Hope<\/strong>&nbsp;(a stunning display of 10,000 daffodils in spring), add a touch of beauty and meaning to the space. Native plants enhance biodiversity and support local wildlife, making it a vibrant ecological hub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Community and Events<\/strong><br>Throughout the year, the Green hosts a variety of community events. Monthly gardening sessions offer a chance to socialize while helping maintain this cherished space. The Trust is always eager to hear new ideas and welcomes volunteers to get involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a deeper connection to the Green\u2019s history, visit Glenfield Library to explore&nbsp;<em>Milestones and Memories<\/em>, a book detailing the Green\u2019s dedications.<br>\u200b<br><strong>Stay Connected<\/strong><br>Discover what\u2019s happening at the Green by exploring our website or joining us on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100079620003031\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About Us About Glenfield Millennium GreenGlenfield Millennium Green is a welcoming, peaceful space designed for relaxation, recreation, and community gatherings. 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