Birely Fields in Hulme

A 2 minute video made in 2006 by Hulme resident, and Friend of Birley Fields, Nigel Woodcock. Birley Fields is a 40 acre brownfield site in Hulme, central Manchester, which has remained undeveloped for the last 10 years since Hulme was regenerated. During this time, the open space as evolved its own interesting wildlife ecology. Many local residents like it just how it is, or would like to see it used for social, or ecological activities. However, Manchester Metroploitan Univiersity recently unveiled plans to develop a new 3,000 people campus on the Birley Fields, which will destroy the green space, and dramatically transform the character of Hulme. The video includes an interview with Nigel, and other local people, shot at a Friends of Birley Fields event, which was held to raise awareness about the future of the area.