I Am Greenfield: A collaborative hand-stitched banner about Ryebank Fields

Chorlton Craftivists have stitched a patchwork banner to highlight features of Ryebank Fields including its history, flora and fauna much loved by the community. Panels have also been created to demonstrate worries about what could happen if the land is disturbed by building such as pollution and flooding. 

Find out the stories behind the images from the contributing artists.
The banner was unveiled at a special event in Ryebank Fields on 2 February 2025. The event included a brief introduction to the campaign to Save Ryebank Fields, a highlights-guided tour of features on the banner around the fields, craft activities, and a special Japanese-inspired festival to welcome spring. 
The banner is now on tour locally, starting with the Charity Bike Shop on Manchester Road to mid-February, then Chorlton bookshop for two weeks. Keep an eye on our social media to find out where the banner can be viewed. 
There will be a special event at the Tea Hive in Chorlton on 23 May 6.30-8.30pm, where the banner will be displayed for the duration of Chorlton Arts Festival.

Please tell everyone you know about it, especially people who do not know much about the Ryebank Fields so reach as many people as possible to raise awareness of their importance.
 

If you know of venues that may like to host it, please contact us.

More information about Chorlton Craftivists' campaigns for Ryebank Fields.

More information about the Friends of Ryebank Fields' campaign.