My name is Dujuan John, founder of Catch A Good Feeling C.I.C., a community interest company that supports local people through angling, outdoor learning, environmental restoration and mental wellbeing activities.

We have recently taken on the lease for Old Barnburgh Pond, a beautiful but neglected rural pond resting in a quiet field surrounded by wildlife and farmland. Over the years, the pond has become heavily silted, overgrown, and generally unsafe for public use. But with the right restoration work, it has the potential to become a thriving community hub for:

Local wildlife & biodiversity

Angling sessions for all ages

Mental wellbeing & outdoor therapy

Youth engagement & learning

Family-friendly community events

Environmental education & conservation activities

We’ve already started planning a full restoration programme. With your help, we aim to:

Clear and deepen the pond to improve water quality

Install an aerator/pump to protect fish and habitats

Build a small outdoor unit to house essential equipment

Create safe access routes, platforms and volunteer areas

Reintroduce oxygenating plants and wildlife-friendly features

Make the site safe and welcoming for children, families and older adults

Our mission is simple:

Transform Old Barnburgh Pond into a safe, peaceful, nature-rich space that benefits the whole community for many years to come.

Your donation will directly support the restoration work and help us turn this neglected pond into a vibrant natural space where people can relax, learn, fish, heal and connect with nature.

Your support will help fund:

Every £1 goes directly into improving the pond and supporting community wellbeing.

If you can’t donate, please share our campaign — it makes a huge difference.

Thank you for helping us bring Barnburgh Pond back to life.

— Dujuan John & the team at Catch A Good Feeling C.I.C.